Key Attributes:
Way finder in positive ageing
Motivator for courageous change
Dedicated to tackling ageism
Social and intergenerational village builder
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy (1st hons) 2006
University of South Australia.
Accredited Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy: IKON Institute Australia. 2014
Certificate in Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work.
Previous qualifications in nursing (the Netherlands) and experience in child care.
I have 14 years of occupational therapy experience working in the Adelaide Hills communities in:
– Geriatric Evaluation Management
– Mental Health for Older People
– Dementia care
– Domiciliary care
– Packaged care and transitional care packages (in/out of hospital)
Further experience:
Case management
Client advocacy
Community education and health promotion
Group programs and facilitation
One on one consultations in community and within art therapy
Specialisation in care for older people and people living with memory loss.
Key influencers:
Social justice – inclusivity – enabling a voice and choice.
Further, as the co-founder of Miller’s Corner, a cohousing community in the
heart of the Adelaide Hills, I actively promote intergenerational inclusion and
village building. It takes a village to raise a child and … it takes a village to age
well!
‘Empowering older Australians to motivate self to remain in charge of their life
journey’. I achieve this through supporting older Australians to be courageous
in bringing about the desired change.