THE TEAM
Our team brings together allied health professionals, specialist support staff, along with admin and management, working side by side to provide efficient, coordinated care.

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    Kezia Kingston

    CEO & FOUNDER | OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Kezia (Kez-eye-ah) is the founder of Staying Independent and LearnAble.
    She created the internationally recognised Integrated Outcomes Model™, improving collaborative healthcare systems.
    And launched LearnAble - the first AI purpose built for cognitive accessibility.
    Named Global Entrepreneur of the Year – Healthcare, she speaks internationally on healthcare efficacy and innovation.

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    Callum S

    SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

    Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology), with Paediactric Disabilities

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Autism Spectrum Disorder and neurodevelopmental disability
    - Profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD), and multi-sensory impairment
    - Young adult self-advocacy, communication skills, and work-readiness training

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    Aisling O

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Senior Occupational Therapist supporting adolescents and adults with neurological or psychosocial disability through trauma-informed care.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) and SIL assessments
    - Complex mental health therapy plans for teens and adults
    - Capacity-building therapy and clinical leadership

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    Rachel N

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Senior Occupational Therapist supporting children, adolescents and adults with complex neurological and disability-related needs, locally and via telehealth.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
    - Supported Independent Living (SIL) assessments
    - Assistive equipment prescription and home modifications

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    Nick B

    SUPPORT WORKER

    First Class Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Research thesis on mindfulness and wellbeing. Mental health coach and professional private chef.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Psychosocial (mental health) support and wellbeing
    - Emotion regulation and capacity building through everyday strategies
    - Community participation and social engagement for adolescents and adults

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    George M

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Performance). Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Mental Health trained. Experienced supporting children, teens and adults.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Strengths-based capacity building and regulation
    - Creative engagement through music and interests.
    - Support for children, adolescents and adults
    - Community participation and social connection.

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    Evgenii T

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in trauma and psychology. Experienced in 1:1 support and facilitating groups. Person-centred approach to regulation and build capacity.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Capacity building through movement and mindfulness Psychosocial wellbeing and confidence development
    - Home, school and workplace support
    - Community participation and daily living

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    Eabha P

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Bachelor Occupational Therapy, First Class Honours with Research Dissertation. Occupational Therapist supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents and adults with cognitive and neurological support needs.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), and Supported Independent Living (SIL) reports.
    - Equipment prescription, and community access assessment
    - Specialist in adolescents and young adults.

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    Eleanor C

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Senior Occupational Therapist supporting adolescents and adults with complex neurological, cognitive and mental health needs.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA)
    - Supported Independent Living (SIL) and home assessments.
    - Experienced working with complex care and large multidisciplinary teams.
    - Therapy plans, group facilitator

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    Niamh

    SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

    Delivering assessment and therapy for children, adolescents and adults with communication, behavioural, and learning differences.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Speech sound and language development
    - Social communication and interaction skills
    - Neurodevelopmental differences and learning support
    - Collaborative intervention across home, school and community

  • Amy M

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology (ongoing). Children's Nurse Assistant in hospital and community. Holistic, person-centred approach to mental health and complex care.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Emotional regulation and functional capacity building.
    - Personal and complex home care support.
    - Community participation and social engagement.
    - Family-centred support for children and adults.

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    Matt R

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Mental health and neurodivergence support for adolescents and adults. Building connection through clients' strengths and interests.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Neurodivergence and Autism Spectrum Disorder
    - Mental health and psychosocial support
    - Adolescent capacity building and skill development
    - Community participation and strengths-based engagement

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    Meg T-V

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Occupational Therapist supporting adolescents and adults with cognitive, psychosocial and neurological support needs.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Executive functioning assessment and intervention
    - Therapy for adolescents and adults with psychosocial (mental health) and neurological disabilities.
    - Experienced working with justice health.

  • Shayna Y

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENT (Final Year)

    Experienced Allied Health Assistant and Support Worker in her final year of study. Comfortable working with a range of disabilities, including physical and cognitive.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Therapy implementation with the allied health team
    - Experienced working with kids, adolescents and adults.
    - Community participation and social engagement.

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    Greg M

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Fitness professional with 20+ years' experience. Mental health trained, integrating movement and wellbeing. Supports adolescents and adults with complex mental health.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Mental health-informed movement and regulation
    - Strength, conditioning and functional capacity Adolescent and adult complex mental health
    - 1:1 and group-based programs

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    Danio J

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Support Worker with 5+ years' experience in complex psychosocial and high-intensity behavioural support. Background in Mechanical Engineering. Experienced in 2:1 and high-support environments.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Complex psychosocial disability and mental health
    - High-intensity behavioural and 2:1 support Capacity building and independence skills
    - Community participation, building living skills and wellbeing

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    Dorcas M

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Experienced in stroke, neurological, and complex care. Supports independence, dignity, and safe living. Skilled in in-home care, medication, & manual handling.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Stroke & neurological support.
    - Personal care, mobility & transfers.
    - Medication & daily living routines.
    - Community access & behaviour support

  • Eric

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Certificate Ill in Individual Support. Support worker experienced providing care to adults and older people with physical and mental disabilities.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Disability and community care support. Personal care, mobility and daily living assistance.
    - Supporting older adults and people with disability.
    - Languages: English (Fluent) and Spanish (Conversational).

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    Molly

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Counselling). Supporting individuals with complex psychosocial, forensic or medical needs. Skilled in trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Mental health and psychosocial disability support.
    - Personal care, mobility and daily living support.
    - Medication, PEG feeding and manual handling
    - Multidisciplinary teamwork and alternative communication (sign language).

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    Cade

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis. First Class Honours Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Psychology. Experienced in trauma-informed youth work, positive behaviour support, and disability services across Ireland and Australia.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Positive behaviour support and skill-building for children, teens, and adults
    - Trauma-informed care and co-regulation strategies
    - Community participation, daily living skills, and independence-building

  • Jordan

    SUPPORT WORKER

    10+ years in mental health and disability services. Trauma-informed practitioner with LGBTQIA+ experience. Adolescent and adult complex psychosocial support.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Complex psychosocial disability and mental health Trauma-informed crisis and community integration
    - LGBTQIA+ affirming practice
    - Capacity building and therapy implementation

  • Jennifer

    SUPPORT WORKER

    Bachelor of Nursing student. Certificate Ill in Individual Support. Experienced in home-based care and supporting families with complex daily needs.

    AREAS OF PRACTICE
    - Personal care and daily living support.
    - Medication organisation and health monitoring. Peg feeding and safe manual handling.
    - Domestic assistance to support family routines. In-home and community care.