What inspired you to become an OT?
After leaving high school in 2017 I started a traineeship in Childcare and received my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care. I worked in childcare for 2 years and along the way I met so many amazing OTs and Speechie’s whilst at the clinic. I knew I always wanted to work with children, and I have always been a problem solver, so why not mix the two. Once I learned what Occupational Therapy was, I knew I was destined to be an Occupational Therapist.

Who do you like to work with?
Children have always had a hold on my heart. I love watching children discover the world and learn the things that we have already learnt. Knowing that I can bring a child happiness by helping them overcome obstacles or reach goals, makes me so happy. Working with children means I can be an advocate for them, their development and provide them with the opportunity to strive in a safe space. My first placement at university was at a Paediatric clinic and that made me love OT even more.

Greatest accomplishment:
My greatest accomplishment is finishing my University Degree. I am so proud of the effort I put into this, and it has the greatest trade off as I am now an OT at NSPOT.