Therapy Services
We accept referrals from all regions of the Kimberley
Therapy to reach your goals and improve everyday activities
Far North Community Services is registered to provide:
Occupational
Therapy
Physiotherapy
Speech
Pathology
​Our team provide specialised therapy intervention to target your individual and
family goals
Our Kimberley-based team delivers specialised therapy focused on your individual and family goals. We prioritise consistent, culturally appropriate, place-based services, including travel to remote communities throughout the region. We plan chartered flights in advance to get to remote locations.
We also offer on-country group therapy programs in very remote locations, guided by the preferences of participants and families.
Our aim is to provide therapy wherever you want to receive it, ensuring services are collaborative, holistic and integrated into your everyday life.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy helps you do the things that are important to you. We work with people of all ages to increase independence in everyday activities at home, school, work, and in the community. Our therapists assess daily functioning and provide practical solutions — including skill development, assistive technology, and environmental modifications — to help you reach your goals.
Occupational Therapists take a holistic approach, considering a person’s physical, emotional, sensory, cognitive, and environmental needs. This whole‑person focus ensures that supports are meaningful, culturally appropriate, and tailored to each individual’s unique strengths and challenges
How We Help:
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Functional assessments
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Assistive Technology
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Positioning
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Home modifications
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Activities of Daily Living
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Hand therapy
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School based therapy
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.
How We Help:
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Mobility and gait training
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Assistive technology
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Posture and positioning
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Gross motor development
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Exercise programs
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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.
How We Help:
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Communication – communicate in a variety of ways
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Voice – using your voice to produce sounds
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Swallowing and mealtimes
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School based therapy
Reaching Remote Communities with Therapy
Our therapy team provides essential support to individuals and families across the Kimberley, including remote and very remote communities. We carefully plan our travel throughout the year to ensure that our services are delivered consistently and reliably, no matter the distance. By bringing therapy directly to regional communities, we remove barriers to access and ensure that people living far from town centres receive the same high-quality care and support as those in urban areas. Our approach is flexible, client-focused, and designed to meet the unique needs of each community we serve
Our remote travel locations include:
Outreach Locations - Derby, Pandanas Park, Halls Creek and Frog Hollow.
Dampier Peninsula - Djarindjin, One Arm Point, Beagle Bay, Kalumburu, Kandiwal, Yungngora (Nookanbah), Wangkatjungka, Fitzroy Valley locations, Looma, Bidyadanga, Moongardie, Ringer Soak, Warmun, Wyndham, Balgo, Billiluna and Mulan.
How to connect with us for therapy services
Get in touch with Far North Community Services to learn more about our services, programs, and how you can get involved. We welcome feedback, enquiries, and collaboration opportunities to further our mission of serving the community.
We accept referrals from all regions of the Kimberley.
Meet the Therapy Services Team
Natalie Lynch
Occupational
Therapist
Rianna Pocsidio
Occupational
Therapist
Chloe Kerr
Occupational
Therapist
More...About the Therapy Team
DR REBECCA HUNT - OPERATIONS MANAGER THERAPY SERVICES
Rebecca has worked across health, aged care, disability and education sectors throughout her 35 year professional career, with the past 20 years being in a regional community based setting. She qualified as a Physiotherapist and additionally has completed a Master of Science in Community Based Rehabilitation and a PhD.
Rebecca has extensive experience in management of multi- and trans-disciplinary teams, particularly in regional settings and enjoys supporting both staff and participants face to face and remotely. She has worked predominantly in the not-for-profit sector and has an in depth understanding of government funded systems as well as other funding models, including the NDIS, to enable coordinated and flexible service delivery.
HAZEL BLAKE - THERAPY ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT OFFICER
Hazel has lived in The Kimberley on and off for over 30 years and lived in Fitzroy Crossing for 9 of those years.
She has previously worked at Broome Centrelink, Broome Women’s Refuge, Karrayili Adult Education Centre and Nindilingarri Cultural Health Service. She has skills in office and database management, graphic design and photography.
Hazel is known by many in Broome for her photography including significant work in women’s portraiture. She champions diversity, inclusion and acceptance in all aspects of her life.
EDWIN KOSGEI - THERAPY FINANCE OFFICER
Edwin is a Finance Officer with experience supporting NDIS-funded services through accurate financial management, claims processing, and budget monitoring. Graduated from Edith Cowan University in 2019 with Masters in Professional Accounting, and I am currently completing the CPA Program with CPA Australia. My role involves ensuring financial processes are compliant, transparent, and efficient, while providing clear guidance to both participants and service providers. I have also worked as a Support Worker in Derby, which has given me valuable frontline insight into participant needs and service delivery. This combined financial and support background allows me to take a practical, participant-focused approach to supporting the organisation and the people it serves "
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 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.
RACHEL MCKENNA - SENIOR 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.
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.