Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
Qualifications
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) CPSP
In 5 words or less… Who are you?
Pro-active, curious, loyal, mutli-tasker
What do you do and why?
Speech Pathologist
Throughout my entire life always dreamed of working with people within a health or educational profession. As I explored career options, I was drawn to Speech Pathology due to the diversity of clients that I would be able to work with. The variety in client age and challenges was appealing to me and continues to be a significant reason that I love my job, it is also one of the more challenging aspects.
What do you love most about your profession?
There is always more to learn. This is a challenging but motivating area of my profession. I am constantly learning more about my clients and myself in a variety of ways. Speech Pathology is a profession where I will always be able to further develop my knowledge and skills for both face to face client management as well as behind the scenes. Getting to know clients and their families is a part of this continual learning process and it is an honour to have families let you into their lives.
What aspirations do you have for joining the team at SFFC?
To develop my skills working with clients holistically with the support of a multidisciplinary team. To develop long term relationships with clients and their families and to help them develop skills at various stages in their development. In terms of my own skills, I will continue to develop skills in paediatric feeding and developing a multidisciplinary team of support within this area.
If you could have a super power, what would it be? Why?
Telekinesis, the power to move objects with my mind. This super power goes back to my childhood love of witches. I would be able to use these powers to play tricks on others and entertain myself. Plus, it would be really convenient and would help make my days more efficient.
What breed of dog best describes you? Why?
Saint Bernard. Natural caregiver, interested in helping people.
What colour best describes your personality? Why?
Red. Passionate, can be a bit of a hot head but can also move on from this and manage it constructively. I love being surrounded by other people that have similar values to myself.
Favourite quote, comment, or words of wisdom?
You can’t edit a blank page.
If you could be a dinosaur, what would you be?
Velociraptor.
Favourite TV show or movie made for ‘children’?
Full House
Most embarrassing story
The day my tights ripped and I walked around with a hole on my bottom all day.
Funniest Kid Quote/story.
As I was leaving work after a long day one of my clients saw me leaving and said “What Gemma? You don’t live here?” “No, as much as it might look it, I do not” “Aww man”
Psychology
Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) The University of Sydney, NSW
Bio
Born in Penrith, I grew up in South Penrith completing primary school at York Public School and high school at Jamison High School. As a child, I played Representative netball and also did Physical Culture.
Following high school, I completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy at Sydney University. Upon graduating, I completed my new gradate year at Blacktown Hospital and stayed working for public health for the next 10+ years in both Paediatric and Women’s Health Physiotherapy. I then joined Spring Forward Family Centre in 2016.
On a personal note, I got married in 2007 to my husband Ivan. We then had two children, Isaac born in 2009 and Sienna born in 2012. My life has been a combination of soccer, dancing, work and family since this and I would not change a thing!
In 5 words or less… Who are you?Rebecca Necevski
What do you do and why?
Physiotherapist.
To be able to change a child’s life for the better is an amazing gift to give a child and also an extremely rewarding thing to be a part of.
What do you love most about your profession?
I love being able to teach children how to achieve a task and for them to be able to achieve it. The task may be small like crawling, or large like riding a bike. But to see the enjoyment in the child’s and family’s eyes/face, is something amazingly rewarding.
Knowing that I can change a child’s and their family’s life for the better, is why I do what I do.
What aspirations do you have for joining the team at SFFC?
To make Spring Forward Family Centre the number 1 Paediatric physiotherapy centre in the Western Sydney Region
If you could have a super power, what would it be? Why?
To be able to fly.
So that I can sleep in more and never have to be stuck in traffic
What breed of dog best describes you? Why?
Beagle
They are smart, obedient and self-sufficient
What colour best describes your personality? Why?
Teal/Aqua
Can be strong and loud, but also can be calm and quiet
Favourite quote, comment, or words of wisdom?
Don’t give up!
If you could be a dinosaur, what would you be?
Spinosaurus
One of the biggest
Favourite TV show or movie made for ‘children’?
Mary Poppins
Most embarrassing story.
When running backwards as a teenager, I ran into a parked car
Funniest Kid Quote/story.
Children make me laugh every day, to limit it to one, is too hard!
Therapy Assistants
Administrative
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
Bio
Michelle has enjoyed working with children all her life as a babysitter, a sports coach, a music teacher and now a fully qualified and experienced Occupational Therapist. Since graduating from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Occupational Therapy) in 2011, Michelle has taken great joy and pride in seeing the changes in the lives of children and families she gets to work – and play! – with, and helping them become the best they can be.
Michelle has learned from a number of master clinicians in the OT subspecialties of sensory integration and DIR (Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based Model) and uses these techniques to push the boundaries and evolve the theoretical principles of Occupational Therapy. Michelle is dedicated to the holistic approach to the family and child to improve the quality of living for everyone and, from her experience working with under-1s to over-50s, passionately believes that it is never too late to meet developmental milestones.
