Hi, I’m Bella! I’m a paediatric occupational therapist at Wildflower Kids Therapy, Mudgeeraba.
When I first decided to study a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Southern Cross University, I wasn’t 100% sure what OT really was. Through my studies and clinical placements, I very quickly learnt just how amazing OT is and knew I’d made the right choice. I was lucky enough to complete two placements working with children, which confirmed this was the area I wanted to pursue. I now have over four years of experience working in paediatrics.
I pride myself on my strong sense of empathy and am deeply passionate about helping others in a way that feels authentic to them. A neurodiversity-affirming approach is very important to me, and I strive to ensure my therapy is strengths-based, family-centred, and holistic.
I consider myself to be a “child at heart” who loves to have fun. One of the reasons I love working with children is that it allows me to embrace my own imaginative and creative side.
In my spare time, I enjoy baking and cooking, reading, crocheting, and playing board games.
Qualifications and Training
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOccThy), Southern Cross University
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Registered Occupational Therapist, Ahpra Registration OCC0002554383
Certificated training
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Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes · Get Permission Institute
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Alert Program Online Course · Alert Program
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DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR and DIRFloortime · ICDL
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Supporting People with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Their Families · OT Australia
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Sleep with Disability · SleepAbility
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3 Steps to Improving Interoception · Kelly Mahler
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Talking Toileting · OT Australia
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Conquering Poos and Wees · Rebecca Khan
Conferences and workshops attended
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Emotional Regulation: Tools and Strategies for PDA Individuals · inTune Pathways (Kristy Forbes)
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Supporting Neurodivergent Brains Summit · The Well-Balanced OT
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Strengthening Executive Functioning Skills in Children with ADHD · Allied Health Education