Allied Health team

Merryn is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who has been working with the Allied Health team since 2019. Merryn’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice. 
 
Merryn is passionate about building the capacity, independence and quality of life for her clients and promotes the shared understanding of the importance of routine and engagement in meaningful activities. Merryn is a strong believer in walking alongside the individual and their families during the journey and provides individualised support, wherever they are at.

Merryn is one of the Clinical Relationship Managers of the Allied Health team overseeing the NDIS services in addition to providing support to participants.  

Sam is a Melbourne-based multi-media textile artist, art therapist, and allied health assistant with a strong passion for mental health. Since March 2025, she has worked with Mind Australia as part of the Allied Health Team, where she supports individuals to achieve their occupational therapy and psychology program goals. Bringing creativity to her allied health work, Sam draws on her background in teaching to enhance therapeutic outcomes. A self-taught artist and graduate of MIECAT’s Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice, as well as RMIT’s Bachelor of Textile Design and Masters in Art in Public Spaces, she works across painting, hand-spinning, knitting, crochet, and textile sculpture to create vibrant, pattern-rich works. Influenced by artists like Mirka Mora and Yayoi Kusama, she is a committed advocate for inclusive and accessible art which supports community mental health outcomes.

‘Sam’ is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist located in Bendigo, Victoria, who joined Mind’s Roving Allied Health Team in August 2020. Sam’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice.

Currently, Sam is a provider of Occupational Therapy within the NDIS field and Private Health Sector. Sam is passionate about advocating for people who are living with mental health conditions as well as empowering them to live purposeful and meaningful lives.  

Sam is particularly interested in working with the Youth and Adolescent population with the aim of setting people up for positive outcomes during adulthood. He is interested in utilising Occupational Therapy interventions such as sensory modulation, routine building and activity retraining with the aim of assisting clients with engaging in what is truly meaningful to them. 

Sam values positive client relationships and client centred care and views this as a vital foundation to our care.

Lidia is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who joined Mind’s Allied Health Team in January 2020.  

Lidia’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)and Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice. 
 
Lidia is passionate about enabling the people she supports to live safely in the community in a way that is meaningful and dignified.  
Lidia is a strong believer in working with empathy and understanding, acknowledging the journey and celebrating every win alongside the people she supports, and does so at every opportunity.

Lidia is one of the Senior Allied Health Clinicians within the Allied Health Team supporting the oversight of NDIS and Quality and Practice within the service. 

Additionally, Lidia provides occupational therapy, counselling and positive behaviour support to individuals across NDIS and Private Health Insurance services.

Maddison is a registered Occupational Therapist who began working with Mind Australia’s Roving Allied Health Team in January 2020. Maddison’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy (2019).

Currently, Maddison is one of the Senior Allied Health Clinicians within the Allied Health Team and is overseeing the implementation of the Allied Health Assistant program to assist clients with accessing more frequent tailored support.  
 
Maddison has taken particular interest in working with children, youth and young adults, engaging clients in sensory modulation, supporting clients who have experienced trauma, and assisting clients to engage in meaningful activities.

Maddison is currently working within the NDIS and Private Health space which includes providing Occupational Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support and Counselling.

Dominique is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist, who has a passion for working in mental health. Dominique has gained valuable experience in NDIS practice and supporting individuals across the lifespan with a range of physical and psychosocial disabilities. Dominique has extensive experience in housing and support needs assessments, which involved conducting comprehensive assessments of participants with complex needs to allow them to access the supports and resources they needed to be safe and achieve their full potential. 
 
Dominique has experience practicing across a number of practice areas involving one on one therapeutic intervention across the lifespan and a range of disabilities including mental health (personality disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety etc.), Intellectual Disability, chronic pain, ADHD, and ASD, and complex housing and functional assessments. Dominique strongly values relationship and goes above and beyond to create a warm and supportive environment for her clients, ensuring that they feel trusted, understood and valued.

Aaron embarked on his journey in the field of Occupational Therapy four years ago and graduated in 2022 with a strong desire to work in a community-based role. Approaching each client with genuine empathy, Aaron believes in the inherent dignity of every individual. He recognises that each person's experience with mental health is unique and tailors his therapeutic approach accordingly, drawing from evidence-based practices. 
 
Throughout his career, Aaron has had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, facing various mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia. He has gained valuable experience in providing individual therapy sessions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care. 
   
As a Occupational Therapist with a special interest in mental health, Aaron considers it an honour to be entrusted with the well-being of his clients and is dedicated to facilitating their journey towards healing and resilience.

Monica is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who joined the Allied Health team at Mind Australia in 2022. Monica’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice. Monica has worked as an Occupational Therapist in a range of settings in both Australia and overseas, including inpatient mental health, geriatric rehabilitation and youth homelessness. During her previous roles, Monica specialised working with clients with treatment resistant Schizophrenia and collaborated on various capacity building group programs which include wellness planning and preparation for study and employment.   

Monica has developed a deep understanding of several speciality areas, including ADHD, sensory modulation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and functional cognition. She is particularly skilled in working with individuals who experience challenges related to attention, sensory processing, executive functioning, and emotional regulation. 

Monica utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, mindfulness-based interventions, and sensory modulation techniques, to help her clients improve their mental health and well-being.

Esther is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist and Senior Allied Health Clinician who joined the Queensland Allied Health Team in January 2020 because she is passionate about mental health. Esther became an Occupational Therapist because she wants to enable others to participate and engage in a meaningful and purpose-filled life regardless of injury, illness, or other challenging circumstances. 

Esther works with participants through the NDIS and Private Health programs offered at Mind Australia. Esther values building a collaborative, warm, and strengths-focussed relationship with her clients, so that they can be well-supported in achieving their daily living goals, whether those are self-care goals, getting a job, building friendships, or engaging in their local community, just to name a few examples. Esther aims to practice mental health occupational therapy with empathy, understanding, and acceptance at all times. 

Esther’s areas of interest include maternal/perinatal mental health, ADHD, ASD, sensory interventions, routine-based interventions, and eating disorders.

Erin is an Occupational Therapist who commenced working with Mind Australia in 2017. Erin studied a Bachelor of Health Science with Honours in Public Health and a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice through La Trobe University.

Erin has experience working in a range of community-based services and has worked with youth and adult clients with complex needs including neurological, physical and psychosocial disabilities. She has a strong interest in the area of supporting her client's sensory, cognitive and emotional needs to improve quality of life, minimise risks, and support their ability to engage in activities of daily living.

Erin is one of our Clinical Relationship Managers and currently oversees the Bupa Wellbeing4You program whilst delivering Occupational Therapy services and Positive Behaviour Support.

Harry is an AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist who joined Mind Australia in 2026. He holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University, and is passionate about supporting people to live meaningful, purposeful lives in a way that feels right for them.

Through lived experience, Harry has seen firsthand the powerful impact occupational therapy can have in empowering people to live the lives they want to lead and is committed to helping others see the same. Harry brings over five years of experience within the NDIS, having worked as both a Support Worker and Allied Health Assistant in the community. 

Harry’s approach is practical, strengths-based, and centred on respect, collaboration, and what matters most to each person. Harry believes recovery is not one-size-fits-all and he works collaboratively with each person to understand what recovery looks like for them, creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel accepted, heard, and respected.

When he’s not working, you’ll usually find Harry at the football - cheering on his beloved Hawks - running, cycling, or hunting down good coffee ☕

Jen is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist who joined the Queensland Allied Health Team in 2026. She has experience working with participants across the lifespan through both the NDIS and public health settings and has a strong interest in supporting people to maintain meaning and fulfilment in their daily lives.

Jen takes a strengths-based approach to practice and values being open, honest, and approachable in her work with clients. She aims to create an environment that is supportive, engaging, and respectful, and grounded in kindness. Jen enjoys working collaboratively with clients to identify their goals to support them to build confidence, independence, and wellbeing in everyday life. 

Jen’s primary area of interest is young adult mental health, and she is passionate about supporting individuals during this important stage of life as they navigate personal growth, identity, and mental health challenges.