I have a passion for helping children and their families achieve the goals that are most important to them. Through my University study, and my work as a support worker for children in care, I have developed my skills in working with children who need a bit of extra help. I have worked as an OT with Disability Services with school aged children, adolescents and adults. My work with kids involved developing skills in self-care and at school, as well as assessing and working with sensory processing differences. I also have experience with equipment prescription and home modification design aimed at promoting independence.

I am excited to be working with Boost Therapy to help kids with things they need to live happy and healthy lives. I operate in a fun, flexible way, and love using play as a way to connect with children, and to help them work on skills in a way that doesn’t seem like work at all!

I use evidence based practice to ensure that the service I provide is up to date with our current knowledge. Workshops, seminars, supervision and journal articles help me keep up to date. However, nothing helps me see what is practical like feedback from parents about what they have found most helpful.

Throughout my studies and career as a gymnastics coach I have been provided with innumerable experiences which have set me on the path of becoming a paediatric occupational therapist. My  clinical placements with children at Nanango State School and Murri School provided with the opportunity to develop targeted classroom and individual therapy programs aiming to improve engagement with classroom occupations, for example; reading, writing, listening, sharing and socialising. I also have experience with home modifications and equipment prescription through my work with Montrose Access (in-home and community respite). I have also been lucky enough work with a volunteer company in creating an occupational therapy presence in a developing country (Cambodia).

In my experience as a gymnastics coach I have worked with children from 2 years to 18 years. I have gained a great deal of skills in not only improving whole body strength and coordination, but more importantly communication, empathy, patience and above all, the ability to have fun whenever and wherever I may be!

I have always had a particular interest in the social occupations of children and have a great deal of experience in working with children who may need a bit more time or help in bringing these skills to the forefront.

I use a variety of hands-on, flexible, fun and individually tailored techniques to give the child and their family the skills that they need to engage in everyday life. The best part about working with children is their uniqueness, eccentricity and ability to view the world positively, even when others cannot see it. These particular attributes resonate very strongly within myself. I believe as a therapist it is important to recognise that I have as much to gain from working with children and their families as I have to give.