Who we are

Therapist Bio

A PERSONAL TOUCH

We know from personal experience that finding a therapist who sings to the beat of the same or similar drum can be the missing piece of the puzzle that really helps you connect and work towards what you are striving for.

So, we hope the therapist bio gives you a bit more than general info, gives you a bit of insight into how we roll, and helps you decide if you would like to work with us.

Michelle wilson

founder & occupational therapist

Michelle is an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT), who is passionate about advocating for and collaborating with fellow humans who are experiencing barriers or challenges with participation in their valued and meaningful daily activities.

CREDENTIALS

We have listed Michelle Wilson’s important compliance checks, qualifications and experience, as required to meet industry and regulation standards.

  • Michelle’s compliance checks:

    • Ahpra Registered Occupational Therapist. Expires 30/11/25

    • National Police Check, valid at 28/08/2024

    • NSW Working With Children Check. Expires 26/04/2029

    • NDIS Worker Screening. Expires 01/02/2027

    • Infection Prevention & Control, 11/05/2024

    • Proof of immunisation includes:

      • Vaccination Record Card for Category A Workers, NSW Health, current as at 10/01/2024.

      • COVID-19 - received three doses, per previous mandatory requirements.

      • Influenza, most recent 17/05/2024

    • NSW Drivers Licence, Class C

    • 1998 - Retail Certificate II

    • 2000 - Hairdressing TRADE

    • 2005 - TESOL Certificate (International English Teacher Licence)

    • 2011 - Diploma in Human Resources Management

    • 2012 - NEIS program and Certificate IV in Small Business Management

    • 2014 - First year of Bachelor of Psychology, Griffith University

    • 2015 - 2018 - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, QLD

    • 2024 - Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC) Assessor Training for Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF)

    • 2024 - Lymphoedema Practitioner Accreditation Program for the Upper Limb, Breast and Trunk, ALERT Macquarie University.

  • Practical Education

    • Adult Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Ward, Robina Hospital, QLD

    • Primary School Children aged 5-7 years. St Brigids Primary School and Kyogle Public School. Kyogle, NSW

    • Adult Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Ward. Bellinger River District Hospital, Bellingen, NSW

    • Community Engaged Learning, Adults and Children. Riding With The Disabled (RDA), Currumbin Valley, QLD

    • Health Promotion & Primary Health Care. Development of Interdisciplinary, Neurological Screening Protocol. Southern Cross University Health Clinic.

    • Residential Aged Care. Mater Christi, Sawtell Catholic Care of the Aged, Sawtell, NSW

    Work Experience

    • Occupational Therapist and AN-ACC Assessor, Residential Aged Care. Pain management, equipment prescription, manual handling (including training and education), mobility reviews, initial and ongoing functional capacity assessments, activities of daily living (ADLs and PADLs) assessment, falls reviews including environmental assessment, risk management recommendations, upper and lower limb assessment and recommendations for splint and exercise programs, develop and run group exercise activities, therapeutic massage, pressure injury risk and management, seating assessment, Resident and Family education, DVA equipment review, liaise with multi-disciplinary team, consultation for review of Allied Health Team role responsibilities. AN-ACC Assessment Tool for physical/cognitive/behaviour and mental health clinical assessment for independent funding assessment.

    • Occupational Therapist, Community Aged Care. Including Home Care Packages (HCP), Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP). Providing review and recommendations of minor home modifications, functional capacity assessment, activities of daily living (ADLs and PADLs) assessment, equipment prescription, seating assessment, environmental assessment and falls reviews, community access, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) population/use of interpreters, upper-limb therapy, Client and Family education, liaison with community suppliers and Multi-Disciplinary team.

    • Occupational Therapist, Community NDIS. Including Autism and ADHD functional capacity assessment, implementation of NDIS recognised standardised assessment.

  • Casual jobs

    Retail Assistant for stores such as Bakers Delight, Amart Sports, Price Attack, Deli and Convenience Store Assistant, Fruit Shop Cashier.

    Hospitality roles such as Cashier, Waitress, Bar Attendant and Keno Operator.

    Service jobs such as Babysitter, Domestic Cleaner for both housing commission and high end residences, light personal-care assistant.

    Trade jobs such as Painter Brush Hand for Interior and Exterior painting.

    Call Centre cold calling, RAS Booking Team.

    Contractor jobs

    Agency Temp in Human Resouces, long-term Personal Assistant for a large corporate bank in London (UK), Executive Assistant, Team Assistant in Recruitment.

    Full-Time & Part-time jobs

    Hairdressing Apprentice, Retail Traineeship, Qualified Hairdresser and Salon Manager, Hairdressing Salon Educator, Trust Officer (Public Trustee of QLD), Receptionist and Administration Assistant, Flight Centre Travel Agent.

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