Kids' Care Collective

Alex completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (hons). Her previous experience has included working with children in home, clinics, childcare, kindergartens, and school settings. Alex has a passion for inclusion and building relationships and networks in the community to provide the best possible care for the children and families she works with. Alex enjoys parent coaching and teaching children through play. Alex also enjoys mentoring and supporting therapists to develop and expand their skills and knowledge.

Natalie completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at La Trobe University Bundoora. Over the past 10 years, Natalie has worked in a broad range of paediatric settings including a multidisciplinary team within the Education Department, adopting the Key Worker model in Early Childhood Intervention as well as spent 10 years establishing and growing a thriving private practice.

Izabella completed her Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at La Trobe University, previously majoring in Psychology. She is passionate about engaging and supporting children with a wide variety of daily living skills, including emotional regulation, motor development and executive functioning. With a close attention to play, Izabella aims to keep therapy creative and fun while also providing families the necessary tools to achieve their goals.

Melissa graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Masters of Speech Pathology. Melissa is passionate about helping children become confident and competent communicators. She enjoys creating fun and creative ways for children to engage in therapy and meet their goals. Melissa has special interests in social skill development and early childhood intervention.

Chelsie completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. She previously completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and a Graduate Diploma of Psychology. Prior to becoming a Speech Pathologist, Chelsie had been closely working with families at KCC as a Speech Pathology Assistant. Chelsie enjoys helping children to become confident communicators in ways that are fun and engaging. She is passionate about empowering families to support their children to reach their communication goals. Chelsie has special interests in the areas of language and speech sound development.

Chatuni graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Master of Speech Pathology. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine. Chatuni is passionate about early intervention with a special interest in speech sound disorders, literacy and social skills development. She enjoys building rapport with children and strives to make therapy both an enjoyable and engaging experience, facilitating their progress towards achieving their communication goals.

Celine completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Australian Catholic University. Prior to this, she has also completed degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Arts (Linguistics and Applied Linguistics). Celine is a nurturing and motivated Speech Pathologist who is passionate about evidenced-based practice and family-centred practice, keeping children and their families/caregivers at the core of her work. Celine enjoys advocating for her clients to help them reach their full communication potential and improve their quality of life.

Amanda is a 3rd year university student studying her Bachelor of Language Sciences/ Masters of Speech Pathology at Victoria University. Amanda has experience working as an Allied Health Assistant and is particularly interested in working in a paediatric setting in the near future. Amanda aims to assist in the provision of therapy to clients, drawing on her collaborative approach and eagerness to learn from her esteemed speech pathology colleagues. Amanda’s goal is to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of her clients while continuously expanding her knowledge and skills in the field of speech pathology.

Georgia is an assistant Speech Pathologist at Kids Care Collective. Georgia is completing a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the Australian Catholic University (ACU). Georgia has had many years of experience in paediatrics, working with children in various roles. She has a special interest in treating speech sound disorders.

She has always been passionate about helping others and making a difference in society, then fell in love with the idea of becoming a Speech Pathologist. The best part of her job is having the ability to be creative and help others.

Samantha is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. She is a dedicated paediatric occupational therapist with 5 years of experience helping children reach their full potential. Sam is passionate about empowering children through occupational therapy. She believes in creating a fun and engaging therapy environment where children can learn and grow while developing essential life skills. By connecting with kids through play and creative activities, she helps them overcome challenges and reach their full potential. With a special interest in fine motor and daily living skills, Sam provides individualized care tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.

Claudia is in the third year of studying Speech Pathology at Victoria University. She loves working with children who need increased motivation and physical activities to enjoy their sessions. Claudia is bubbly and energetic, engaging kids exceptionally well with her vibrant personality.

She loves creating dynamic and interactive sessions that keep children motivated and involved. Claudia’s enthusiasm and ability to connect with children make her an invaluable member of our team.

Christina graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Before becoming an Occupational Therapist, Christina gained valuable experience working at KCC as both an Admin Support and an Allied Health Assistant. This role strengthened her passion for working with children and provided the foundation for her career in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. Christina is dedicated to building strong rapport with children, creating a fun and engaging therapy environment that encourages growth and achievement. Christina is passionate about supporting children to develop the skills and confidence needed to participate fully in everyday activities. With a deep commitment to her work, Christina is excited to continue making a positive impact on children’s development and supporting them in reaching their full potential.

Caitlin is currently studying a Master of Occupational Therapy at La Trobe University. She has experience working in the disability sector, where she has supported individuals with diverse needs and developed a strong passion for helping others achieve their goals. Caitlin is dedicated, compassionate and eager to continue building her skills while contributing positively to the team and the individuals she works with.

Anna graduated with honours from De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute in the Philippines, completing a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and receiving the Best in Paediatric Setting award.

Anna has experience supporting children and adults across hospital, clinic, school and home settings. Since 2022, she has focused her practice on paediatrics, providing individual, dyad and group therapy.

Anna enjoys connecting with children through play, creativity and meaningful activities. She takes the time to understand each child’s unique strengths, interests and personality to make therapy engaging and tailored to their goals. Anna values working collaboratively with families, educators and other professionals to support children in developing their skills, confidence, independence and participation in everyday life.

Jess completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Deakin University. For as long as she can remember, Jess has always had the desire to work within the paediatric space, with special interests of sensory processing, emotional regulation and executive functioning. She believes that therapy sessions should always be fun and creative to help children reach their full potential.

Sania is a Psychotherapist and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner who supports children, families, couples, and individuals to navigate emotional and behavioural challenges with confidence and clarity. She has experience working across community services, family systems, neurodiversity, and private practice, and uses a range of evidence-informed approaches including PBS, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, attachment-based strategies, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Sania works with clients experiencing anxiety, emotional dysregulation, trauma, and relationship challenges, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, skill development, and parent coaching. Her approach is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, with sessions available in English, Urdu, and Punjabi to support diverse families.

Renee completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at La Trobe University and brings a background in Rehabilitation Counselling. She is passionate about supporting children to become confident communicators by delivering therapy that is engaging, meaningful, functional, and tailored to each child’s everyday life. Renee takes pride in building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, and is committed to providing holistic, family-centred, evidence-based care. She has particular interests in language development, social skills, and early intervention, and strives to create a positive and empowering therapy experience for every child she works with.

Jeremiah completed his Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Deakin University. He is passionate about supporting neurodiverse children and their families to achieve meaningful goals and participate confidently in everyday life.

Jeremiah values building strong, trusting relationships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds and is committed to creating a fun, engaging, and supportive therapy environment. He has a particular interest in early childhood development, emotional regulation, and sensory processing, using individualized, play-based, and strengths-focused interventions to support every child in reaching their full potential.

Drishya is admin support at Kids Care Collective whilst studying Occupational Therapy at Deakin University. Drishya has worked with children throughout her employments and has enjoyed working with children to help them with their needs. Drishya is interested in working with children in the near future and also enjoy being a new addition to the admin support team and a to an amazing organization.

Jess is the OT Practice Manager. Jess found her passion for working in Paeds Allied Health back when she was working as a dental nurse, where she gained sound understanding of family needs with children who require additional supports. At home, Jess is a mum to 3 beautiful kids who are right into sports, this is where she found herself as the Junior Coordinator for her Football Club – another passion she holds high value to. The biggest reason she loves working at Kids’ Care Collective are the values instilled in the services, she feels proud to be part of such an integral team.

Jessie is an admin support person who has been working in administration for over 14 years and loves what she does. Prior to working as the sole Practice Manager for a GP, Jessie was working for a pathology organisation. At home Jessie is a mother to 3 daughters and loves spending time with grandchildren, cooking food and going for evening walks. Since joining KCC, Jessie has enjoyed working with a big team and seeing lots of smiling faces in the office.

Jamie is member of the admin support team, she obtained a writing degree in 2019 whilst also working in hospitality and retail. She enjoys writing, organising and interacting with others. At home Jamie is a mother to 2 daughters who keep her very entertained and busy. Jamie is motivated by giving back to the community and helping other.

Maddison is a warm, enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant currently studying Speech Pathology at Charles Sturt University. With a natural gift for connecting with children and a background in swim teaching, Maddison brings a calm, supportive, and playful energy to every session. Her experience working with children in both individual and group settings has strengthened her ability to build trust, encourage participation, and adapt activities to each child’s unique strengths and interests. Maddison is passionate about helping young people grow in confidence and communication, and she thrives in environments where she can engage meaningfully with families, support goals collaboratively, and bring joy to learning. Her genuine love of working with people, combined with her developing clinical skills, makes her a valuable and compassionate part of the Kids Care Collective team.