Meet Our Occupational Therapists

Rachel Cavanagh

Occupational Therapist

Rachel has worked as an Occupational Therapist in various settings and roles, including Community NDIS and hospital environments. Prior to becoming an OT,  Rachel’s journey in the sector began as a disability support worker. Rachel’s expertise lies in capacity-building skills across activities of daily living, sensory intervention, and functional needs assessments. She is passionate about collaborative goal setting, identifying participant motivators, and implementing therapy programs to achieve meaningful changes in participants’ lives.

She has experience working with paediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. Rachel is particularly passionate about working with motivated individuals who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Her areas of interest include individuals diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing difficulties, focusing on capacity-building. Rachel is dedicated to working alongside participants, their support networks, and multidisciplinary teams to empower them to achieve their goals and aspirations.

Rachel stays current with research and best practices by regularly attending webinars and courses.

Outside of work, she enjoys reading, yoga, exercising, being in nature, and walking or playing with her miniature sausage dog.

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