Ash is a passionate and caring physio with 15 years of experience working with children and their families. Beginning her career at RCH,  Ash has worked across community health, special education, private practice and NDIS.

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Ash was awarded the 2023 Anne McCoy award by the Australian Physiotherapy Association for outstanding contribution to paediatric physiotherapy in Victoria, and the Rural Allied Health Professional of the Year Award by RWAV.

Ash advocates strongly for neurodiversity affirming approaches in practice, and is a member of the Clinical Advisory Council for the Murray Primary Health Network.

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Alana has a strong interest in supporting infants and toddlers as they develop gross motor skills. She uses a gentle, evidence-based and play-based approach, working closely with parents and caregivers to support children’s movement, confidence, and development.

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Alana loves working with children and enjoys making them laugh and smile, and believes therapy is most effective when children feel happy and comfortable. Alana's background in dancing and aerial sports has shaped her understanding of movement, balance, and body awareness, which she brings into her clinical practice.

Abbey is a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with over eight years of practice supporting children, young people, and families across a variety of settings, including community services, the education sector, and now private practice with children accessing the NDIS. She is committed to delivering neurodiversity-affirming supports that empower children and young people to embrace their strengths and develop a positive sense of self. Abbeyalso enjoys providing education to families, schools, and the broader community, aiming to foster inclusive environments where all children can thrive. Outside of work, Abbey is a keen traveller, a proud greyhound lover, and mum!

Emily is an Occupational Therapist who loves all things kids!  She started studying Physiotherapy, but fell in love with the way that OT was able to support children to discover their inner self, and support them and their families to know just what they need to succeed in life! (And she loves to play games…).

Emily has specific training in infant development, parental and child attachment, and supporting children in primary school. Emily recently moved to the Bendigo area from QLD, and is still acclimatising to how to live in the cold weather…

Baelea is an occupational therapist with a strong passion for working with kids. Baelea is developing her practice skills to be neurodiversity affirming across all areas. Baelea delivers session in a range of environments including schools, kindergartens/daycares, community groups and within the home. Baelea is excited to work with children particularly under the age of 5 and their families to support understanding and implementation of strategies which are unique to their needs and goals.

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Baelea was a Kinder Inclusion Support worker and support worker through uni, has lived experience as an ADHD’er and has grown up with a groovy Autistic sister. 

Grace is an Occupational Therapist who has always had a passion for supporting children to feel understood and supported. Grace values neuro-affirming practice and is motivated to deliver therapy in a child-led approach. Grace is motivated to support children of all ages by fostering a safe environment where children feel heard and understood.

Grace has been working within the NDIS space for 2.5 years through uni, developing a deeper understanding of how to support children in many areas of life! Outside of work Grace enjoys reading, going to the gym and cooking up a storm.

Liv is an Occupational Therapist excited to be working with kids. Liv has always wanted to work with children, because she loves having fun and connecting with them. Liv has specific training in sensory processing and wheelchair seating assessments. Liv is developing her practice skills to be neurodiversity affirming across all areas.

In her free time Liv enjoys gardening and baking – her specialty is her lemon raspberry cake with Swiss meringue buttercream – yum! 

Alisha has been a speech pathologist working in the paediatric field for 8 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including for department of education, a specialist school, community health and currently in private practice predominantly seeing children accessing the NDIS. Alisha is passionate about neurodiversity affirming practice and has led an action plan at Treehouse Paediatrics to support staff to learn and implement this approach into everyday practice and build knowledge in the wider community. Outside of work Alisha is a mumma to 4 kelpies and loves spending time on her partner’s farm pretending to be a farmer'

Melinda is an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Speech Pathologist who loves supporting children to achieve their goals. She utilises a neuroaffirming approach, celebrating each child’s unique strengths and communication style.

Melinda works closely with families, teachers, and other important people in a child’s life to ensure children are supported to meaningfully participate across all environments and everyday routines.

Outside of work, Melinda is a busy mum to two young children.

Rachel has been working as a Speech Pathologist for 5 years and in this time has worked across a range of settings including community health, private practice and the school readiness and speech pathology in schools’ programs. Rachel particularly enjoys supporting children with speech sound disorders but loves that she gets to support a range of different children and their families at Treehouse. When she’s not working as a speechie, you’ll usually find Rach teaching reformer pilates or going out to eat with her family and friends.

Amelia is a speech pathologist who loves working with children and families to support communication across all areas and settings. Amelia has always wanted to work in the health field and fell in love with the opportunity of helping children access communication in all forms. Amelia uses a client-led and neurodiversity affirming approach to ensure clients and families feel comfortable and supported in their journey. Outside of work Amelia enjoys gardening, jigsaw puzzles and DIY home projects.

Laura has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). She brings experience working with children of different ages and neurotypes through her roles in a specialist school and as a support worker. Laura has worked as an AHA in another neurodiversity-affirming practice, where she developed her clinical skills supporting children and families.

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Laura enjoys working collaboratively with families and is passionate about creating therapy sessions that feel safe, engaging, and enjoyable. She aims to help every child communicate in the way that works best for them, while building positive therapy experiences. She is keen to continue developing her skills while supporting children and families to achieve meaningful goals.

Outside of work, Laura loves being active and spending time outdoors. She enjoys playing netball, camping, and spending time with friends playing games.

Josh has his masters in Exercise Physiology and has been working in the paediatric space for over 3 years. Josh is passionate about working with families and their children of all ages to achieve their goals and becoming as strong, healthy, and confident as they can be. Josh is a firm believer of neurodiversity affirming practice and takes pride in being flexible in his approach by utilising both play-based and/or structured exercise depending on the child’s needs, and their families’ preferences. 

Outside of work, Josh is always busy training for, watching and playing sports. Josh has grown up playing football and basketball and still continues to do so now. Other than this, Josh values spending as much time with his family and friends as possible.

​Elise is a masters qualified Art Therapist who uses a person centred, child led approach to support the specific needs and interests of the young people she works with. Elise is passionate about the use of neuroscience informed creative practices for self-expression, regulation, and development of deeper understandings of the self. Elise came to art therapy later in life after a career in teaching, through working with her students and seeing a rise in mental health concerns. Elise also has a Bachelor of Fine Arts and has spent many years volunteering and developing community arts projects witnessing the power of the arts for connection and wellbeing in the community.

With his masters in Podiatry and over a decade of experience in the paediatric space, Tom has a clear commitment and passion for working with families and their children of all ages to provide specialised child podiatry treatment.  

Tom is committed to providing up to date treatments options that would usually require families to travel out of the area for specialized lower leg and foot management. 

Outside of work, Tom has finished his football playing days and now spends time in the backyard with his twin boys playing footy and cricket and breaking springs on the trampoline.  When Tom's not at home, he is regularly travelling with his wife and kids to the Mallee to catch up with family. 

Gen is a mum to 3 fabulous girls who keep her on her toes. She has much lived experience in complex medical needs and neurodiversity within the home. Gen takes a neuroaffirming approach to celebrate each individual and encourage them to be their authentic self.

Gen’s passion is to help every child live their best life and have loads of fun doing it. She is a big believer in learning through fun memorable play. She is also very passionate about supporting families and helping them advocate for inclusion.

Tegan is a mum to 3 amazing children based in Bendigo, Victoria. She has lived experience with having children with medical complexity, neurodiversity and not knowing what the future holds. Tegan understands the fear, joy, heartbreak, and anxiety that parents can experience when caring and advocating for their child.

Tegan’s experience over the last 8 years has given her the drive to pursue a career and qualification in  Paediatric Allied Health Assistance and she supports families with empathy and understanding.  

Jacinta is the Practice Manager at Treehouse Paediatrics and has been part of the Treehouse team for almost five years. She brings a diverse professional background spanning aged care, hairdressing, and retail experiences that have shaped her strong people skills, attention to detail, and deep commitment to client care.

Jacinta is passionate about creating welcoming, organised, and supportive systems that allow clinicians to focus on what they do best - supporting children and families. She works closely with families to ensure processes feel clear, transparent, and approachable, and is dedicated to fostering a warm and neuro-affirming environment within the clinic.

As a mum to two amazing girls, Jacinta understands firsthand the juggle of family life. Outside of work, she loves spending time going on adventures and camping with her family and friends, making memories in the great outdoors.

Lauren is part of the administration team at Treehouse Paediatrics and is often one of the first friendly faces families connect with. She brings over 14 years of experience working in the beauty industry, where she developed strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for helping people feel comfortable and supported. 

Lauren enjoys assisting families throughout their journey with Treehouse and is committed to creating a welcoming and positive experience from the very first point of contact.

As a mum to two boys, Lauren understands the busyness of family life and values the importance of feeling heard and supported. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family, friends and making the most of everyday moments together.

Dale is a health data analyst with a background of working in mental health, digital health and IT roles. Dale enjoys playing D&D and Warhammer with his kids, and revelling in excel spreadsheets. 

Frederick has a background in zoomies and cuddles. He is currently in training to become a certified Therapy Dog, whilst enjoying a carefree puppy life. Frederick's hobbies include tearing up tissues and spreading them all over the floor, and chewing the hands off barbie dolls. Frederick is gentle and loving and loves kids so much!