Therapy Services
Our team provide specialised therapy intervention to target your individual and family goals.
Therapy Referral Form
To be filled out by the Referrer when a new client is referred or a new plan of an existing client is obtained.
Once completed, the form can be sent to the Far North Community Services Therapy Services Manager
Meet our Therapy team
Dr Rebecca Hunt
Therapy Manager
Kaitlin Cleghorn
Therapy Team Leader
Maxim Wolfensberger
Therapy Admin Officer
Anne Tria
Therapy Support Officer
West Kimberley team
Kaitlin Cleghorn
Senior Occupational Therapist
Kaitlin holds an Honours degree in Occupational Therapy (BSc) from Curtin University. She started her career in Perth and moved to the Kimberley in 2022 where she began working for Far North Community Services. Now serving as Senior OT and Therapy Team Leader, Kaitlin works in the Fitzroy Valley while supporting clients in Broome and Bidyadanga. She specialises in neurological conditions and complex physical and intellectual disabilities, employing a person-centered approach to enhance client outcomes.
Janie Lu
Occupational Therapist
Janie is an Occupational Therapist with a focus on pediatric care, specialising in emotional regulation, sensory processing, and social development for children. With a background in STEM, she incorporates technology and innovative approaches into her practice.
Originally from Sydney, Janie is excited to contribute to the Kimberley community and support clients in achieving their goals.
Hayley Beels
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.
Sophie Waddington
Occupational Therapist
Sophie relocated from Perth to the Kimberley in 2023 and has thoroughly enjoyed working as an Occupational Therapist in the region since. Her primary area of interest is sensory regulation, but she also works across a broad spectrum of therapy areas to provide comprehensive support to her clients.
Sam Bird
Senior Speech Pathologist
Sam is a Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting children’s speech, language, and play skills to help them explore various methods of communication.
Originally from regional Victoria, Sam brings a strong commitment to fostering language development and empowering children to find their voice. He is dedicated to creating inclusive, supportive environments for his clients and their families.
Lauren Fosbery
Speech Pathologist
Lauren graduated from Curin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) with Honours and has been working for Far North since April 2022. She enjoys working with both children and adults and finds collaborating with people’s family and support networks to help make functional impacts in people’s lives particularly rewarding.
Lauren has experience across a range of practice areas including social communication, articulation, comprehension, stuttering, literacy and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and has a particular interest in supporting people with swallowing difficulties.
Annelise Barry
Speech Pathologist
Annelise is a Speech Pathologist who graduated with Honours from Curtin University in 2023. She completed a 10-week placement in Broome during her final year, sparking her dedication to rural health.
Annelise joined the Far North team in June 2024, bringing expertise in Early Childhood Intervention and Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) to support her clients’ communication needs.
Aidan Pearson
Senior Physiotherapist
Aidan is a physiotherapist from Perth, Western Australia, with a strong interest in neurological rehabilitation. He focuses on helping patients achieve their goals by improving their movement and functionality. Aidan is committed to person-centered care and strives to empower individuals on their rehabilitation journeys.
Romi Lawlor
Physiotherapist
Romi graduated with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Notre Dame in 2023. After completing a practical placement in Broome, she joined . Romi currently provides physiotherapy services in Broome, Fitzroy Crossing, and the Dampier Peninsula. Her primary professional focus lies in paediatrics. Through play-based, evidence-supported interventions, Romi designs engaging therapy sessions that make movement both enjoyable and effective.
East Kimberley team
Sophie Darcy-Evans
Senior Physiotherapist
Sophie moved to the Kimberley in 2020 after completing her Physiotherapy studies in Perth. She is dedicated to supporting families in remote regions, believing that geographic location should not limit access to health and wellness services. Sophie works with both children and adults, enjoying the variety and value of building strong community relationships. Her professional focus includes enhancing access to healthcare and fostering family engagement in remote communities.
Hannah Gregson
Physiotherapist
Hannah is a Physiotherapist from Perth with a strong commitment to delivering physiotherapy services to the Kimberley, with a particular passion for work in remote communities. She is dedicated to enhancing access to quality care in underserved areas and supporting the health and well-being of her clients across the region.
Ali Rose Bolton
Speech Pathologist
Ali Rose is a Speech Pathologist based in Kununurra with a focus on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and early childhood intervention. She relocated from Perth to Kununurra in early 2023, where she has enjoyed engaging in the community’s vibrant social sports scene.
Ali Rose is dedicated to providing accessible and impactful speech therapy services for children and families in the region.
Georgia Earnshaw
Speech Pathologist
Georgia is a Speech Pathologist from Perth, holding a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours from Curtin University. She has a special interest in early childhood intervention and supporting families of children with complex communication needs. Having lived and worked in both Broome and Kununurra, Georgia is committed to providing accessible and impactful speech therapy in the Kimberley region.
Bree Nield
Occupational Therapist
Bree graduated in Occupational Therapy in South Australia before moving to the Kimberley to work with Far North Community Services.
She has developed expertise in equipment prescription and neurological disorders and has experience working in remote communities, including Kalumburu, Balgo, Billiluna, and Mulan. Her work in these communities has deepened her commitment to Indigenous health and strengthened her connections within the region.
Amber Johnson
Occupational Therapist
Amber grew up in the Wheatbelt before studying Occupational Therapy at Curtin University in Bentley. She has spent the past three years working in the Kimberley with Far North Community Services, where she is committed to helping individuals in remote areas access essential health and wellness services. Amber has experience working with clients of all ages and a particular interest in supporting participants with Huntington’s Disease through education and improved care.
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.
Our Therapy Services
Above: a video about our Physio Sophie, Ivy and Ivy’s mum Tahna in Kununurra.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps you to achieve goals related to improving your strength, balance, posture, mobility and movement. Using evidence based practice, our therapists build a relationship with you and your support people to support you over the long term.
Some examples of how we can help:
- Pain management
- Mobility and gait training
- Assistive technology
- Posture and positioning
- Gross motor development
- Exercise programs
- School based therapy
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy supports you to reach your potential using a range of methods. We support you to engage in the activities and occupations that are meaningful to you. You may be looking to perform tasks in your home, find out about assistive technology or increase your participation at school or work.
Some examples of how we can help:
- Functional assessments
- Assistive Technology
- Positioning
- Home modifications
- Activities of Daily Living
- Hand therapy
- 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.
Some examples of how we can help:
- Communication – speaking to and understanding others
- Voice – using your voice to produce sounds
- Swallowing and mealtimes
- School based therapy
Early Intervention
The early years of a child’s life are extremely important to support ongoing development. Far North Community Services have therapists who are experienced in early intervention current best practice guidelines and will work with you, your child and their support networks to maximise developmental outcomes.
Your plan may include:
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Pathology
- Physiotherapy
Above: Our video about Halls Creek Therapy on Country Program
Remote Outreach Therapy Services
Providing consistent, place-based and culturally appropriate therapy services to people living in remote communities is a key focus at Far North. Our therapy team regularly travel to communities throughout the region.
We provide on-country therapy group programs in suitable, very remote locations as guided by participants and familes.
Specialist Training Workshops
Some of the workshops that we facilitate include:
- Dysphagia and mealtime management
- Manual handling
- Transport training
