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Therapy Services

​Our team provide specialised therapy intervention to target your individual and family goals.

Download Therapy Referral Form

Therapy Referral Form

To be filled out by the Referrer when a new client is referred or a new plan of an existing client is obtained.
Once completed, the form can be sent to the icon_mail icon Far North Community Services Therapy Services Manager

Meet our Therapy team

Dr Rebecca Hunt

Therapy Manager

Maxim Wolfensberger

Therapy Admin Officer

Edwin Kosgei

Therapy Finance Officer

Hayley Beels

Senior Occupational Therapist

Hayley graduated from Curtin University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy with Honours. She has four years of experience in the disability sector, working as an Occupational Therapist in Busselton and Broome. Hayley specialises in delivering evidence-based interventions for children and families, focusing on areas such as toileting, emotional regulation, social skills, fine motor skills, and executive functioning. She also works with adolescents and adults to promote community participation, daily independence, and equipment prescription.
Jaelene Gibson Occupational Therapist

Jaelene Gibson

Occupational Therapist

Jaelene graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2023 and moved to Kununurra in April 2024 to pursue her goal of working in a rural setting. As an Occupational Therapist, Jaelene is passionate about empowering clients to engage in meaningful activities, especially children and their families, using play to support goal achievement and skill development.
Bree Nield Occupational Therapist

Bree Nield

Occupational Therapist

Bree graduated in Occupational Therapy in South Australia before moving to the Kimberley to work with Far North Community Services. She has developed expertise in equipment prescription and neurological disorders and has experience working in remote communities, including Kalumburu, Balgo, Billiluna, and Mulan. Her work in these communities has deepened her commitment to Indigenous health and strengthened her connections within the region.

Janie Lu

Occupational Therapist

Janie is an Occupational Therapist with a focus on pediatric care, specialising in emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social development for children. With a background in STEM, she incorporates technology and innovative approaches into her practice. Originally from Sydney, Janie is excited to contribute to the Kimberley community and support clients in achieving their goals.

Tiffany Yuen

Occupational Therapist

Tiffany is an Occupational Therapist with clinical experience in mental health, paediatrics and geriatrics. She has experience working in research focused on suicide prevention among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Passionate about providing culturally sensitive support across the lifespan, Tiffany is dedicated to promoting community participation and helping individuals reconnect with meaningful activities and hobbies.

Amber Johnson Occupational Therapist

Jessica Meachim

Occupational Therapist

Georgia Earnshaw

Speech Pathologist

Georgia is a Speech Pathologist from Perth, holding a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours from Curtin University. She has a special interest in early childhood intervention and supporting families of children with complex communication needs. Having lived and worked in both Broome and Kununurra, Georgia is committed to providing accessible and impactful speech therapy in the Kimberley region.

Sam Bird

Senior Speech Pathologist

Sam is a Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting children’s speech, language, and play skills to help them explore various methods of communication. Originally from regional Victoria, Sam brings a strong commitment to fostering language development and empowering children to find their voice. He is dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive environments for his clients and their families.
Ali Rose Bolton Speech Pathologist

Ali Rose Bolton

Speech Pathologist

Ali Rose is a Speech Pathologist based in Kununurra with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and early childhood intervention. She relocated from Perth to Kununurra in early 2023, where she has enjoyed engaging in the community’s vibrant social sports scene. Ali Rose is dedicated to providing accessible and impactful speech therapy services for children and families in the region.

Aidan Pearson

Senior Physiotherapist

Aidan is a physiotherapist from Perth with a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation. He focuses on helping patients achieve their goals by improving their movement and functionality. Aidan is committed to person-centered care and strives to empower individuals on their rehabilitation journeys.
Hannah Gregson Physiotherapist

Hannah Gregson

Physiotherapist

Hannah has a strong commitment to delivering physiotherapy services to the Kimberley, with a particular passion for work in remote communities. Originally from Perth, she is dedicated to enhancing access to quality care in underserved areas and supporting the health and well-being of her clients across the region.

Rachel McKenna

Physiotherapist

Rachel is a physiotherapist from Perth who has a passion for helping others reach their full potential. She has spent time working in Perth and Broome and now is based in Kununurra, with a strong interest in working in remote communities. Rachel has a passion for working both in the adult and paediatric neurorehabilitation space, dedicated to assisting her clients to achieve their therapy-based goals surrounding movement and function. Rachel is committed to providing patient-centred care, providing impactful and high-quality therapy in the Kimberley region.

Grace Wen

Physiotherapist

Grace is a physiotherapist who moved from Cairns. She has experienced working in different settings and has a special interest in neurological rehabilitation. She focuses on helping people with improving their movement, function, and health and well-being. She is passionate about working in remote areas and continues to enjoy learning about how to deliver person-centred care in the communities.

Our Therapy Services

Above: a video about our Physio Sophie, Ivy and Ivy’s mum Tahna in Kununurra.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy helps you to achieve goals related to improving your strength, balance, posture, mobility and movement. Using evidence based practice, our therapists build a relationship with you and your support people to support you over the long term.

Some examples of how we can help:

  • Pain management
  • Mobility and gait training
  • Assistive technology
  • Posture and positioning
  • Gross motor development
  • Exercise programs
  • School based therapy

Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy supports you to reach your potential using a range of methods. We support you to engage in the activities and occupations that are meaningful to you. You may be looking to perform tasks in your home, find out about assistive technology or increase your participation at school or work.

Some examples of how we can help:

  • Functional assessments
  • Assistive Technology
  • Positioning
  • Home modifications
  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Hand therapy
  • School based therapy
Speech Therapy

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology supports you with communication, understanding others and swallowing safely. We may also help you use practice different ways to communicate, like using visual supports, technology or signs.

Some examples of how we can help:

  • Communication – speaking to and understanding others
  • Voice – using your voice to produce sounds
  • Swallowing and mealtimes
  • School based therapy

Early Intervention

The early years of a child’s life are extremely important to support ongoing development. Far North Community Services have therapists who are experienced in early intervention current best practice guidelines and will work with you, your child and their support networks to maximise developmental outcomes.

Your plan may include:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Pathology
  • Physiotherapy
Above: Our video about Halls Creek Therapy on Country Program

Remote Outreach Therapy Services

Providing consistent, place-based and culturally appropriate therapy services to people living in remote communities is a key focus at Far North. Our therapy team regularly travel to communities throughout the region.
We provide on-country therapy group programs in suitable, very remote locations as guided by participants and familes.

Specialist Training Workshops

Some of the workshops that we facilitate include:

  • Dysphagia and mealtime management
  • Manual handling
  • Transport training
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