Bernadette Walsh
Occupational Therapist
Bernadette is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of clinical expertise spanning adult disability, rehabilitation, and aged care. She is recognised for expertise conducting Functional Capacity Assessments, Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) assessments, and care needs assessments. As a specialised driver-trained Occupational Therapist, Bernadette is passionate about supporting drivers to achieve safe and independent driving wherever possible.
Bernadette is highly regarded for her medicolegal experience and skill, providing independent, evidence-based opinions in matters relating to disability, workplace injury, public liability, motor vehicle accidents, and medical negligence. Her reports are known for their clarity, detail, and objectivity, making her a trusted expert in complex occupational therapy legal contexts.
Drawing on her extensive experience, Bernadette also provides professional supervision to other Occupational Therapists to support them to build clinical skills, reflective practice, and professional excellence.
Outside of work, Bernadette loves spending time with her family, exercising and planning her next travel adventure.