INFORMATION
Mobile occupational therapy for young people
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
In most instances, no referral is required for the person to access occupational therapy services who are funded by NDIS (self or plan managed) or self-funding through other means.
Vanessa accepts referrals under the Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
Vanessa works collaboratively with other health care providers involved in the care of their mutual clients, providing consent has been provided. She is available for case consultation, case conferences or other collaborative work. Please ensure your client is aware that this is a fee-paying service before initiating contact.
KINDERGARTENS AND SCHOOLS
Vanessa is an occupational therapist and has also been a registered teacher. She held Leading Teacher positions in both a primary and secondary school. In addition, she completed a Master of Education (Inclusive and Special Education) with elective units completed in Positive Behaviour Support and Differentiation in the Classroom.
Vanessa combines her knowledge and background to have a deep understanding of schools and how to support children in personalised ways that work for the child, their peers and teacher.
Vanessa is available to assist schools:
- in analysing the strengths, needs and educational adjustments for individual children to enable the school to complete the Disability Inclusion Profile
- by providing professional input in a Disability Inclusion Profile meeting
- with the development of Individual Education Plans
- with the development of Wellbeing Plans
- in providing individual and small group therapeutic intervention
- facilitating the engagement of students with refusal or low attendance
- with the implementation of whole school positive behaviour support
- delivering professional learning.
