Independent Consulting Occupational Therapist
ABN 87 315 476 747

Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Catherine is a registered Occupational Therapist who graduated from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia in 2007. For the first 16 years of her career, Catherine lived and worked in Bunbury, Western Australia. She has a range of experience in paediatrics, disability, education, aged care and acute and community health.

Catherine and her family moved to the wonderful city of Adelaide in 2024, where she continues her work in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale location. She loves supporting children and their families to be as happy and healthy as possible. She knows firsthand the challenges that can come with parenting a neuro-diverse child, and has a special interest in ADHD and Anxiety in children and teenagers.

Catherine believes strongly in supporting parents to grow their own capacity, and in the power of play and fun to help children develop and learn new skills. You will always find Lego and play dough in Catherine’s therapy sessions, and parents are welcome to join in the fun!

Helping children and families with:
Early intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental Delay, sensory processing, play and social skills, emotional regulation, anxiety management and confidence building, fine motor skills, Activities of Daily Living (e.g. dressing, sleep routines, toilet training, mealtimes), school readiness (e.g. handwriting, executive function, routines).

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Elizabeth Vale
32 Oldham Road
Elizabeth Vale SA 5112
T: 08 7123 6148

Independent Consulting Occupational Therapist
ABN 47 794 931 547

Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Educational Support Professional Certificate, AUSLAN Level 1 Certificate

Hope is a registered Occupational Therapist, graduating from Deakin University in Geelong in 2023. Hope recently moved to the wonderful city of Adelaide where she continues her work in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End SuperGym Therapy & Rehab Centre.

Hope has a broad range of experience in paediatrics, disability, education, aged care and community health with a particular passion for promoting disability inclusion and accessibility within education and the creative arts including live events like theatre, sport or concerts.

Hope navigates life with lived experience of disability from her own personal experience as a premature baby, living with a paralysed vocal cord and blindness in one eye. Hope has gained lots of valuable experience as an active volunteer, coupled with her educational studies and professional experience. Notably Hope is currently a Working Group Member of Occupational Therapy Australia’s Early Career Community of Practice. She’s also been involved with several organisations including Vision Australia, Down Syndrome Association of Victoria, Gateways Support Services, We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym, NAPA Centre, Disabled Surfers Association, Stars and The Moon and The Hawthorn Football Club’s Inclusion Project.

Hope loves supporting children and their families to feel empowered to become more confident and independent in meaningful activities. She knows firsthand the challenges of growing up with a disability and strives to ensure every child, teenager or adult knows the value of embracing the qualities that make them unique, learning that their differences should not be ignored but be celebrated!

Hope is a firm believer in supporting parents to grow within their capacity, engaging them and their children or teenagers using motivating age-appropriate interest-based activities, imagination, play and excitement to help children develop and learn new skills that parents can easily transition from the clinic to home.

Helping children and families with:
Early intervention, participating in activities and daily routines, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, sensory processing, play and social skills, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, Activities of Daily Living (e.g. dressing, sleep routines, toilet training, mealtimes (fussy eaters) and school readiness (e.g. handwriting, prewriting, executive function, routines, attention and focus for learning activities, self-advocacy skills).

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Independent Consulting Occupational Therapist
ABN 82 327 443 028

Qualifications Bachelor of Health Sciences (with Honours)
Masters of Occupational Therapy

Kimberly is a registered Occupational Therapist, with many years of experience working with children aged 2-18 years of age.

Having attained her degree in South Australia, Kimberly returned to Adelaide after practicing in New South Wales, consulting in a mix of private practice, community and early intervention settings.

Kimberly works in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park and Morphett Vale locations, providing evidence-based practice with a family-centred approach and uses play-based therapy in order to achieve outcomes and ensure learning is fun and engaging. She works to achieve client goals and provide education to parents to empower families and enable each child to reach their full potential.

In addition to individual therapy, Kimberly has conducted transition to school programs and group therapy, with broad experience with children with varying abilities and needs.

Helping Children and Families with:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental disabilities and delays
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Sensory Processing Differences
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Self-care skills (dressing, mealtimes, sleeping, toileting)
• Cognitive skills (transitions, organisation, attention)
• School-based tasks (handwriting, visual motor skills)
• Fine motor and gross motor coordination skills
• Emotional regulation
• Play skills

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Bedford Park
Mark Oliphant Building
8/5 Laffer Drive
Bedford Park SA 5042
T: 08 7123 6149

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Independent Consulting Occupational Therapist
ABN 64 108 689 573

Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies (Leadership), Advanced Positive Behaviour Support

Johanna is a registered and experienced Occupational Therapist with more than 20 years’ experience working with children and families. Johanna consults in her private practice with Adelaide Paediatrics at Glenelg and has a focus on families, parenting, and child development when addressing concerns about activities of daily living, sleeping, toiling, play, sensory processing, fine motor, visual, gross motor, and social and emotional skills and relationships.

Helping children and families with: Child development, Disability issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Participation in activities and everyday routines, Behavioural issues and positive behaviour support, Anxiety, Sensory processing, Attention and concentration, Self-regulation and alertness, Physical skills, fine motor skills and coordination, Activities of daily living, including sleep, toileting, eating, Family problems

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177
F: 08 7123 0821

Staff Occupational Therapist

Qualifications: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Georgia is a registered Occupational Therapist and graduated from University in North Queensland in 2015. She has experience working with all ages and stages of life in both private and public sectors. Georgia has gained experience and an extensive skill set through her work within vocational rehabilitation, mental health, and paediatric fields. Georgia has an interest in sensory processing and how the way we interpret and respond to our environment can impact our day-to-day activities. Georgia takes a strength based and holistic approach to therapy and acknowledges the many factors that can influence our overall well-being.

Georgia started her own family in 2019 which really highlighted her passion for working with young children and being able to support not only the child themselves, but also parents/caregivers with upskilling to facilitate intervention strategies outside of occupational therapy sessions. Georgia is bright and bubbly, and aims to create a comfortable, fun, and safe therapeutic relationship to foster engagement and participation in therapy sessions.

Helping children and families with: Early Intervention, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, Developmental delays, Sensory processing, Play and Social Skills, Emotional Regulation, Anxiety management and confidence building, Fine motor and Gross motor, Activities of Daily Living (e.g. dressing, sleep routines, toilet training, mealtimes), School readiness (e.g. handwriting, executive function, routines)

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
2/50 Victoria Road
Mount Barker SA 5251
T: 08 7123 6175

Staff Occupational Therapist

Qualifications: BAppSc(HumMvmt), MOT

Shenae is a registered occupational therapist who has been supporting children and their families in both clinic and community-based settings since graduating in 2013. She has worked in private practice, as a part of Department for Education and Child Development projects, and as a clinical educator at Flinders University, a role which involved coordinating an OT service onsite at a primary school and early childhood centre.

Shenae is gentle, reflective, and empathetic in her approach to working with children and families, placing a strong emphasis on children feeling safe, calm, and connected. Working from a strengths-based approach, Shenae supports children to have fun, experience success, and work towards the goals their families have identified through activities based on their interests and existing skills. Recognising parents and caregivers as the experts in their children and working together with them is key in Shenae’s approach to supporting families.

Shenae has experience supporting children with diagnoses including autism, ADHD, global developmental delay, genetic disorders, and chronic conditions. Shenae is passionate about utilising a neurodiversity-affirming approach which celebrates individuals' strengths and embraces differences in learning and communication styles.

Helping children and families with: Participation in daily routines and activities, including toileting, dressing, mealtimes, and sleep; Understanding play and social interaction preferences; Engagement in learning activities and education settings; Understanding and accommodating sensory preferences and needs; Emotional regulation and managing anxiety; Development of motor skills; Self-advocacy skills.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Adelaide Paediatrics Mile End
71 Henley Beach Road
Mile End SA 5031
T: 08 7123 6147

Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176

Independent Consulting Occupational Therapist
ABN 62 244 343 288

Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy, Certified Marte Meo Therapist

Natalie is a registered occupational therapist with more than 15 years’ experience providing services for children. Her interest in paediatrics developed while working in the USA where she provided occupational therapy services to children with a diverse range of needs. She has since worked in early intervention, school based and mental health programs for children and adolescents.

In addition to her clinical work, Natalie has experience in clinical leadership and has worked for the University of South Australia as a tutor and delivered guest lectures at Flinders University. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her own children and family.

Natalie consults in her private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Mt Barker location, providing occupational therapy services for children with autism spectrum disorder; global developmental delay; sensory processing disorder; intellectual disability; genetic disorders; challenging behaviours and motor co-ordination difficulties. Her practice is guided by models of attachment theory, family-centred practice, sensory processing, child development and occupational performance.

Natalie is a dedicated and caring therapist who is committed to working in partnership with families and educators to support all children to reach their full potential.

Helping children and families with: Activities of Daily Living including sleep routines, mealtimes (fussy eaters) toilet training and other self-care tasks, Sensory Processing, Emotional Regulation, Fine Motor and Gross Motor Skills, Social Skills, Attention and Concentration, Play and Learning, School Readiness and Handwriting, Positive Interactions and Parent/Child Relationships, Support and advice during important transition times (starting kindy/school)

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Mount Barker
2/50 Victoria Road
Mount Barker SA 5251
T: 08 7123 6175