Thao holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Latrobe University and has over 18 years of experience working with children in a range of community-based settings – home, kindergarten and childcare. She had worked in a multi-disciplinary at Specialist Children’s Services, Department of Education and Training since May 2000. Thao has experience in working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory processing disorder, learning difficulties and global developmental delay. She also has a special interest and experience in working with children with physical disabilities, Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental conditions. Thao has a great understanding of how a child’s family plays a role in therapy and works closely with both the child and their parents to achieve their goals.

After graduating as an occupational therapist from University of South Australia, Emma moved to the UK to embark on her career. Since then she has worked for over 20 years in the public health services in the UK, Tasmania and Melbourne, providing high level rehabilitation and acute services.

Emma is dedicated to supporting children develop their skills and abilities through a strengths-based approach and is known for her committed and caring approach to those she works with. She values connections between the children and families she works with, and enjoys exploring fun, creative ways to support development and learning of new skills.

Emma loves spending time with her family and being outdoors – walking up mountains and trying to stay fit as well as a passion for travel and exploring new parts of the world.

Jane is an experienced occupational therapist who has particular expertise supporting children with neurological disabilities such as cerebral palsy and acquired brain injury. Jane enjoys working with children at home, at school, or in the community, and is focused on providing evidence-based therapy, to support children and young people to participate in self-care, play and work/ school-based activities.

Since the commencement of NDIS, Jane has also developed expertise in supporting people to transition to independent living, through supporting assessment of eligibility for SDA or other housing options.

Jane has worked in the U.S, the U.K and at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne for over 20 years before switching to private practice in 2017.