Therapy Services
Our team provide specialised therapy intervention to target
your individual and
family goals.
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 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 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.
Jessica Meachim
Occupational Therapist
Jessica Meachim is an Occupational therapist who studied in Perth before moving to Victoria to gain experience working in neurological and functional rehabilitation. She is committed to supporting individuals in achieving meaningful, long-term outcomes within their own communities. Equity in healthcare provision is her passion, and she is driven by a belief that everyone should have access to quality care – regardless of their geographical location.
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.
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.
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Occupational Therapist
Edward Hanrahan
Physiotherapist
Ed is a physiotherapist from Melbourne, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science & Master of Physiotherapy Practice from La Trobe University. He has come to embrace rural healthcare through roles across Queensland and Western Australia. He values building strong connections in the community and empowering people through movement to reconnect with hobbies and activities.
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.
Lucy Kelso
Senior Physiotherapist
Lucy studied physiotherapy in Brisbane and began her career at the Queensland Children’s Hospital, before taking some time to travel and make the move across to Western Australia. She has a strong background in paediatrics and has also worked in a variety of community and musculoskeletal settings, treating a range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions across the life span. She enjoys working with children, families, and schools to support development and participation, and values this opportunity to build strong connections across the Kimberley.
Our Therapy Services
Above: a video about our Physio Sophie, Ivy and Ivy’s mum Tahna in Kununurra.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy supports you in achieving your goals related to strength, balance, posture, mobility, and overall movement.
Our therapists use evidence-based practices to tailor treatment to your unique needs. We work collaboratively with you and your support network to build a lasting, supportive relationship that empowers your long-term progress.
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 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
