Qualifications: Fourth Year – Bachelor of Occupational Therapy – La Trobe University
Registration, association and screening
- Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)
- NDIS Screening Check
- WWCC
Biography
Georgie is in her final year at Latrobe University completing a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy. Georgie is an Occupational Therapy Assistant that spends time with our clients in their homes and community reinforcing the transference and generalisation of skills learnt within OT and client set goals within therapy. Georgie enjoys seeing the gradual development in skillsets of clients as they achieve their goals by conducting practical skills sessions in the community and at home whilst building rapport through discussing shared interests and experiences.
an interest in incorporating the natural environment into therapy and involving animals such as pets wherever I can during sessions whilst working on functional tasks and skills development.
completed placements in the acute hospital setting as well as in community mental health setting through La Trobe University to expand upon my skills and experience working within different sectors.
I currently like to spend time working in the sensory spaces at major sporting venues in Melbourne such as the MCG, John Cain Arena and Marvel Stadium to assist others with sensory challenges in enjoying concerts and sporting games as much as I do (go Vixens!).
Working in the Occupational Therapy field as an assistant allows me to have unique opportunities to connect with clients through meaningful occupations in so many diverse environments.
Age group
Adolescents through to Adulthood
Specialties of interest
- Currently exploring community mental health
Prior work experience
- The Inclusion Project – Supporting Social Inclusion and the facilitation of sensory spaces within sporting venues across Melbourne including the MCG, Marvel Stadium, John Cain Arena, Olympic Park during the Australian Open.
- Receptionist for a private maxillofacial surgeon and for a physiotherapy company within a multidisciplinary allied health team.
- Georgie has completed placements in the acute hospital setting as well as in community mental health setting through La Trobe University to expand upon my skills and experience working within different sectors.
Therapy support provided:
- NDIS service provision
- Life skills Development
- Executive function supports
- Social groups for young adults
- In home supports for Activities of Daily Living
- Community Access including travel training
- Fatigue Management/ Energy conservation / Joint Protection
- Psychosocial support through activity engagement
- In home and community supports
- Person – family centred care