Divisional Council Representative

• Mar 2022 - Present

As part of the governance structure of OTA, each state and territory have a Divisional Council. The Divisional Councils have an advisory role as well as providing representation and supporting local activities. As part of the governance structure of OTA, each state and territory have a Divisional Council. The Divisional Councils have an advisory role as well as providing representation and supporting local activities.

Occupational Therapy Tutor

• Jun 2012 - Present

Involved with the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of the Sunshine Coast to deliver the Occupational Therapy coursework. Specifically involved in tutoring and assessment of Occupational Therapy students. 2022 Appointment OCC402 Tutor: Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy Course outline: You will develop an understanding of professional issues relevant to working as an occupational therapist in contemporary practice. The course will explore essential skills for entry to practice, specialised and emerging areas of practice, sustaining a healthy career and contributing to the future of the occupational therapy profession. You will understand registration procedures and the functions of OT Australia and focus on enhancing your readiness to enter practice. Activities will include professional development, career planning, mentoring and developing a professional ePortfolio. Show less

Head of Clinical Practice

• Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

National Manager, Occupational Therapy

• Jul 2016 - Mar 2022

Co-founder/ Director

• Sep 2013 - Nov 2016

Founded non-for-profit organisation "The Treehouse Initiative", an organisation which was founded to support children of all abilities to engage in sporting and community opportunities. The organisations vision was to break down the barriers children and families with challenges face to ensure equity for all. Sat as the Chair of the Board of Directors during this time, engaging with key stakeholders to develop local community partnerships. During this time the organisation ran "come and try" events for multiple sporting events partnering with Surf Life Saving Queensland, Tennis Australia and Sunshine Coast Falcons. Through these events children were given the opportunity to try these sports in a safe and supportive environment. The organisation hosted monthly lunches to support the parents in our community offering guest speakers and networking opportunities, delivered an annual community Christmas party which supported over 150 children, some of vulnerability and/ or disability access a carnival style event without the sensory overload. In November 2016, I resigned from my position on the board to focus on my role within Goodstart Early Learning. The Treehouse Initiative has since become STEPS Autism Treehouse. Show less

Owner & Paediatric Occupational Therapist

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2016

Expanded business to work in own professional premises with nine employees. Over this time I was responsible for a physical premises and delivering high quality therapy services to seven private and public schools on the Sunshine Coast. This role evolved managing and leading a multidisciplinary team, financial services, payroll, day to day management, operations, individual therapy delivery and professional mentoring and supervision. As a private clinician I thoroughly enjoyed working with children, I had particular interest and skills in developmental play therapy, mealtimes support and management, supporting children and teachers in the classroom environment and supporting families in achieving great outcomes for their child and family alike. Show less

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

Working as an independent therapist with the Sunshine Coast Childrens Development Clinic as part of a multidisciplinary team. During this time exclusively serviced several private schools on the Sunshine Coast, offering both individual consultative services and coaching and mentoring for teachers Working as an independent therapist with the Sunshine Coast Childrens Development Clinic as part of a multidisciplinary team. During this time exclusively serviced several private schools on the Sunshine Coast, offering both individual consultative services and coaching and mentoring for teachers

Occupational Therapist

• Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

Providing Early Intervention Services for children 2.5-6 years old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. This position was initially located in inner city Brisbane, later moving to outreach services to rural communities in far North Queensland Providing Early Intervention Services for children 2.5-6 years old with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition. This position was initially located in inner city Brisbane, later moving to outreach services to rural communities in far North Queensland

Peadiatric Occupational Therapist

• May 2011 - Jan 2012

Short term contract as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Woody Point Special School and surrounding schools providing outreach services Short term contract as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist at Woody Point Special School and surrounding schools providing outreach services