Rachael, the founder of Recovery Road, is a passionate Occupational Therapist with a decade of diverse experience. A proud graduate of Southern Cross University (2014), Rachael is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is an active member of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA).

Rachael has had 6 years’ experience working for Queensland Health with caseloads in Acute, Inpatient and Community Settings including:

• Emergency and Acute Care
• General Medical Wards
• Orthopaedic and Surgical Caseloads
• Acute Stroke
• In-patient Rehabilitation
• Discharge Support Home Team

Rachael has vast experience with:

• Patient Education and Service Consultation
• Initial Assessments
• Compression Therapy
• Cognitive Assessments
• Home Assessments and Modifications
• Equipment Prescription and adaptive Aids
• Self-Care and Self-Management Assessments
• Pressure Care, Manual Handling as well as Seating and Positioning Assessments
• Falls Prevention and Education as well as in home strategies
• Carer Training and Support
• Discharge support advice for ongoing community care

Since 2018, Rachael has been a dedicated NDIS provider, specializing in comprehensive support for participants across diverse needs and age groups. Her expertise in the NDIS space encompasses a wide range of services, including detailed functional capacity assessments, targeted capacity building interventions, and expert assistive technology assessments and recommendations. Rachael’s approach is holistic, considering the unique needs of each participant within their specific environment and life circumstances.

Recovery Road caters to a broad range of NDIS participants, including those with physical disabilities, psychosocial conditions, and individuals requiring urgent support to discharge from hospital or other acute settings. Rachael’s experience extends from paediatric through to geriatric demographics, ensuring tailored support throughout the lifespan. Recovery Road’s NDIS work is characterized by a strong focus on enhancing independence, improving quality of life, and facilitating meaningful participation in chosen activities and communities.

Recovery Road’s NDIS services are underpinned by Rachael’s extensive background in various healthcare settings, allowing her to bring a wealth of knowledge to complex cases. She is committed to staying abreast of the latest NDIS policies and best practices, ensuring that participants receive the most current and effective support available under the scheme.

Continuous Professional Development:

• Certified Driver Trained Occupational Therapist, University of Sydney (2017)
• SOS Approach to Feeding, Feeding Workshops (2022)
• Safe Seating, Kidsafe Queensland Inc (2022)
• Graduate Certificate in Autism, University of Wollongong (2023)
• NDIS Requirements: Nationally Recognised Training Modules
• CPPACC4020 – Access advice on Building Renovations, Assistive Technology Australia (2023)
• CPPACC5016 – Access advice on Renovations to Private Dwellings, Assistive Technology Australia (2023)
• Currently pursuing – CPP50721 Diploma in Access Consulting, Access Institute (2024)