BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT WITH OUR COMPREHENSIVE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SUPPORTS
NDIS Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists have experience in working with a broad range of customers living with varied disabilities and diagnoses. Our clinicians work collaboratively with your existing networks i.e. family, friends, support coordinators, therapists and carers to understand your strengths and obstacles to achieving your goals. Our clinicians can also work with your support network to ensure they can facilitate achievement of your nominated outcomes, on a day to day basis, whether in it is in the community, or at home i.e. cooking, self-care, or engaging in study or getting back to work. Our services include: Please note this service is available to adolescent and adult customers.
Our occupational therapy supports are customised to your individuals goals and aspirations to support you to maximise your functional outcomes.
Meet The Team
Zoe Samuels
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Commencing with breakthru in January 2020, Zoe is Brisbane-based Occupational Therapist. Having worked both nationally and abroad in acute adult hospitals, occupational rehabilitation and the community, Zoe skills lie in disability assessment and supports for people from ages 16 and above.
Zoe has strong experience providing assessments, prescription of complex assistive technology, minor home modifications, housing and support needs assessments and developing life skills. She hopes to see her customers achieve their goals and live a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Fiona Bunt
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Starting at breakthru in June 2019, Fiona is a highly qualified and motivated Occupational Therapist working from our Cairns office. With a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from James Cook University. Fiona enjoys assisting her customers to engage in the day to day activities and tasks that are most meaningful to them.
Outside of work Fiona loves to spend time outdoors. You can find her skiing, hiking, swimming or running both casually and competitively. Fiona regularly attend half marathons.
Robert Armitage
Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Occupational Therapy
Having joined the team in March 2020, Robert brings extensive experience as a community rehabilitation support worker and applies it to his role here at breakthru. With a Bachelor of Health Science and Master of Occupational Therapy from Western Sydney University, Robert is most passionate about mental health oriented supports and hopes to continue developing his knowledge and skills in this area.
An avid rock climber and lover of any challenge outdoors, Robert also loves embracing technology, updating his automated home and travelling the world.
Ramsa Bassil
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Ramsa has worked as a Mental Health Occupational Therapist for over 15 years. Since graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005, she has been passionate about mental health and has held various mental health positions throughout her career. She has extensive experience working in acute inpatient mental health units, acute medical hospital wards and community rehabilitation providing specialist mental health services.
Ramsa specializes in working with individuals aged 18+ with complex mental health conditions including Schizophrenia, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders. She also works with individuals with dual diagnoses such as drug and alcohol and intellectual disabilities.
Occupational Therapy Services
Accessing Occupational Therapies
As a registered NDIS provider, breakthru help people living with a permanent or significant disability to live their best life. We do this by working closely with not only you, but also your family, friends and other service providers to ensure you’re getting the supports you need.
If you have a new or existing NDIS plan, you may be eligible to access breakthru’s range of occupational therapies under the Improved Daily Living or Improved Relationships supports.
If you don’t have an NDIS plan due to ineligibility or other reasons, we also offer fee-for-service options should you wish to pursue them. Our fees depend heavily upon the type of supports required, so if you’re interested please feel free to contact your local office directly and ask for a quote.
