Mel is a Senior Occupational Therapist at Connections WA, who is a founding team member and supervisor. Mel provides support to teenagers and adults, having worked extensively in Paediatrics. Mel’s area of interest is offering neurodiversity-affirming approaches, supporting gender diverse teens, and supporting individuals to flourish, learn about their unique individual needs and in developing a plan to reach those goals.
Areas of practice
- Neurodiversity-affirming occupational therapy
- Supporting gender diverse teens
- Understanding your own individual needs
- Setting goals and making a plan to reach them
Ways of working
- DIR Floortime (basic certificate)
- Tuning into Kids (facilitator)
- Practical, goal-led sessions
Something fun
Melanie once won a Street Roller Hockey League girls championship club!
Qualifications and training
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons)
- DIR Floortime Practitioner (Basic Certificate)
- Tuning into Kids Facilitator
Registrations
- Ahpra registered
- Working with Children Check
- Senior OT
- Occupational Therapy Australia