Talia empowers teens and adults with complex disabilities through patient, respectful, person-centred support. She values multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure coordinated, evidence-informed care. With a Psychology degree and four years in behaviour support, she has extensive experience, including forensic and inpatient work supporting safe community transitions.

Expertise:

• Developing evidence-based behaviour support plans through a collaborative approach with relevant stakeholders
• Assessing behavioural support or other needs to inform support letters
• Encouraging and attending Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Delivering individualised behaviour support training to stakeholders
• Prioritising client empowerment through neuro-affirming practices

Vanessa is experienced in supporting neurodivergent children toachieve developmental milestones through the use of strongclinical reasoning and a sensory integration approach. Her background in aged care has also equipped her with knowledge in falls prevention, home safety, minor home modifications, and assistive technology.

Expertise:

• Supporting neurodivergent children using sensory integration approach
• Interventions that prioritise independence, safety, and functional capacity
• Assistive technology and minor home modification to enhance energy conservation, client and carer safety, and overall independence​​​

​

​

Kirushna is a speech pathologist who helps children and adults find their voice. She supports speech, language and fluency needs, andworks alongside people who use augmentative and alternativecommunication (AAC) to communicate in ways that feel right forthem.​ She believes a diagnosis is not an identity, but a framework for understanding. Her work is strength-based and client-centred, recognising each person’s capabilities and lived experience.

Expertise:

• ​Strength-based assessment and therapy for speech and language
• Fluency support (stuttering) that builds confidence and communication choices
• AAC assessment, coaching and collaborative implementation
• Neurodiversity-affirming support for social and cognitive communication
• Swallowing and mealtime support focused on safety, participation and quality of life​​​​​

​

Mervin is a Speech Pathologist specialising in swallowing disorders for adults and older adults. He applies strong clinical reasoning developed through experience in aged care and hospital settings and works collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.​ Previously a Behavioural Therapist in Hong Kong, Mervin supported young people with autism. He has also worked across Australian education settings, enabling him to deliver evidence‑based, holistic support across the lifespan.​

Expertise:

• ​Dysphagia assessment and management for adults and older adults
• Communication assessment and intervention for children
• Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs)​​​

Sarah is a graduate Occupational Therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals across the life spam. With experience as a paediatric occupational therapy assistant and a diverse range of clinical placements, she brings a thoughtful, client-centred approach to every interaction. Sarah is committed to delivering evidence-based care that promotes wellbeing and growth.

Expertise:

• Paediatric Occupational Therapy – supporting children with diverse development, sensory, emotional and behavioural needs
• Client-centred Session Planning – designing and adapting therapy sessions based on individual goals and strengths
• Family and Team Collaboration – Communicating effectively with parents, teachers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, family-centred care.
• Adaptive Problem Solving – Responding to behavioural, emotional and environmental challenges with flexibility to maintain meaningful participation.

Zoe is new graduate Occupational Therapist with experience in paediatric practice, rural public hospital services, and vocational rehabilitation. She is passionate about delivering family-centred, evidence-based care that supports children and families to achieve meaningful goals and maximise participation in everyday life.

Expertise:

• Supporting children with autism to build independence, participation, and everyday life skills.
• Supporting children with emotional regulation using practical, strengths-based strategies.
• Developing fine motor skills, including handwriting, pencil grasp, and classroom participation.
• Supporting the development of self-care, play, and school readiness skills through individualised, play-based interventions.

Toni is an experienced Occupational Therapist with five years of community practice across NDIS, DVA and Aged Care programs. She brings a warm, calm approach and genuine commitment to helping people feel safe, confident and independent in their homes. With strong clinical reasoning and advanced skills in assistive technology and complex home modifications, Toni blends practical problem-solving with compassionate support. She is known for building trust quickly, communicating clearly and making the therapy process feel simple and supportive for clients and families.

Expertise

• Functional capacity assessments (including SIL)
• Assistive technology prescription, including complex equipment for functional needs
• Minor to complex home modifications, with advanced training in complex modifications
• Strong, compassionate advocacy for clients and families
• High-quality documentation aligned with funding and compliance requirements

Sisa is a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) practitioner who works through a strong social work lens, recognising behaviour as shaped by social, relational, and systemic factors. Her practice is person-centred, strengths-based, and grounded in human rights, with a focus on understanding the meaning behind behaviours of concern while promoting dignity, choice, and inclusion.

Expertise

• Experience with participants across the lifespan
• Completing Interim and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Plan and conducting accompanying Functional Behaviour Assessments
• Supporting Participants to improve their quality of life
• Implementing PBS Plans with stakeholders, including collaborating with Department of Child Safety and Disability Services
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure Participant’s needs are met

Following a successful career in sales and marketing, Mocca completed a Master’s in Occupational Therapy and now draws on her diverse life experience to build strong, meaningful connections with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and across the lifespan. Her blended professional history enriches her practice, allowing her to approach therapy with insight, adaptability, and a genuinely person-centred focus.

Expertise:

• Assistive technology
• Assessing functional capacity and daily living challenges to inform clear NDIS recommendations
• Minor home modification recommendations
• Psychosocial intervention to support mental health rehabilitation
• Tri-lingual – Cantonese, Mandarin

Melanie has five years of experience working within the NDIS, where she has developed a strong commitment to culturally safe, inclusive, and person-centred practice. She is passionate about supporting participants with complex presentations and thrives in multidisciplinary team environments, collaborating closely with colleagues to deliver holistic, coordinated care.

Expertise:

• Functional Capacity Assessments, Home and Living Assessments (including SIL/ SDA)
• Cognitive Rehabilitation and Executive Functioning Support
• Falls Risk Assessment and Prevention Planning
• Matching Assistive Technology needs with practical advice and prescriptions for effective solutions
• Supporting Young Adults and Adults with Neurodivergence or Developmental Delays

Lucy is a registered psychologist experienced in supporting children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with diverse mental health, neurodevelopmental, and disability-related needs. She uses a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming, and person-centred approach to create safe, collaborative therapy focused on meaningful goals and individual values

Clinical strengths:

• Working across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and older adults
• Neurodevelopmental presentations – autism and ADHD.
• Mental health concerns, including schizophrenia, chronic depression, and anxiety.
• Addressing mental health impacts associated with physical disability and complex support needs, including muscular dystrophy and acquired brain injury.

Kate has experience supporting children, young people and adults along with their families and support networks across Eastern Melbourne. She focuses on evidence-based strategies, capacity building and creating supportive environments that foster safety, well-being, and long-term positive changes.

Expertise:

• Supporting neurodivergent individuals across lifespan
• Collaborative work with families, schools, day programs and multidisciplinary teams
• Bilingual: Korean
• Capacity building for emotional regulation and communication
• Conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing practical, person-centred Behaviour Support Plans

Sneha is a senior physiotherapist with a strong background in neurological rehabilitation, disability support, chronic disease management, musculoskeletal care and women’s health. She works with participants in community settings, providing person-centred care tailored to complex needs.

Expertise:

• ​Supporting both children and adults
• Complex neurological conditions, including cerebral palsy, autism, Rett’s Syndrome, and muscular dystrophy
• Chronic disease management
• Musculoskeletal support
• Spinal cord injuries​​​​​

Kristy is passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and those with complex family and trauma backgrounds. Her dedication has led to remarkable milestones in her participants, such as helping children return to school after facing challenges, and supporting non-verbal children in beginning to communicate using simple words. Kristy’s experience also extends to working with both adults and children who have Autism, Intellectual Disability, Early Onset Dementia, and Acquired Brain Injury. ​

Faye is a skilled Occupational Therapist with over four years of experience in aged care and community settings. She has worked with participants across all ages and with a range of physical disabilities, as well as those with neurodiversities, supporting them to build daily living skills and achieve greater independence. She specialises in low-cost home modifications and assistive technology prescription, ensuring her clients have access to resources that improve their quality of life. Faye works collaboratively with stakeholders to provide holistic support tailored to each client’s unique needs.​

Emily has been an occupational therapist since 2015. She began her career in hospital settings, helping patients with physical disabilities regain independence, before specialising in mental health. Emily has worked in community mental health teams, crisis resolution, and mental health assessment teams. Most recently, she worked with clients with alcohol-related brain injuries, focusing on cognitive rehabilitation and safety at home. Passionate about mental health and neurological conditions, Emily is committed to helping people overcome barriers and live fulfilling lives.​