We are dedicated and committed to providing personalised support.
We exist to provide comprehensive support to people with disabilities and their families through high-quality therapy services and community engagement.
We understand that everyone is unique. Our team of therapists believes in finding the right approach for each individual, tailoring their care to suit their specific needs. We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
Our team collaborates using a diverse range of approaches to ensure the best possible support.
We place the community at the centre of our focus.
Our Team
Mason Stanley
As an Occupational Therapist, Mason invests his passion and knowledge for the industry into every aspect of his therapy role. Mason’s specialties include complex community engagement, mental health support, gaming therapy, relationship development, and working with culturally diverse families.
In his spare time, you will find Mason watching or playing sport, cooking, going on adventures or exploring new places, or playing with his dog.
Occupational Therapist
Brianna Zanetti
Brianna has been an Occupational Therapist for 8 years and brings a wealth of experience in Disability, Neurology and Mental Health. Brianna works with individuals across the lifespan and is particularly interested in the areas of Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, Developmental skill building, feeding therapy and complex trauma. Brianna is passionate about supporting the family systems around an individual and feels privileged every day to be a part of her clients lives.
When Brianna is not at work you will find her listening to music, reading books, going to the gym and taking lots of photos of her fur-babies.
Occupational Therapist
Ellen Tatchley
Ellen is an Art Therapist whose known for her warm nature and her creative, person-centred and flexible approach with clients.
Ellen’s practice combines counselling and use of art materials, assisting clients with different modes of self-expression, helping them learn new ways to explore what they’re going through and express thoughts and feelings that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. This approach can assist with emotional regulation, communication and expression, coping strategies, meaning making, self-esteem and connection.
Art Therapist
Brindha Abbott
Brindha is one of our skilled Paediatric Occupational Therapists at G&E who specialises in and is passionate about working with children in early intervention and school aged services. Brindha enjoys working with children and their families to help them build their independence and be able to live their lives to the fullest. Brindha is particularly interested in the areas of emotional regulation, toileting, feeding, dressing and social and friendship skills. Brindha has extensive experience working in the NDIS space and wants to help make this as easy for families as possible and ensure their children's needs are heard and met.
When Brindha is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her beautiful son and family, travelling the world, watching sports and going to the gym.
Paediatric Occupational Therapist
Ben McKinnon
Ben is a support worker, currently studying Occupational Therapy. He is at home amidst individuals with mental or physical complications and is passionate about a creating an enjoyable therapeutic environment. Ben works with clients to improve community engagement and helps facilitate the achievement of the client’s goals, often favouring a light-hearted, humorous approach to alleviate the typical challenges life can propose.
When he’s not at work, Ben enjoys playing sport, video games, listening to music and playing drums.
Support Worker
Nicole Loy
Nicole is a passionate Speech Pathologist with over 10 years of experience supporting both children and adults. Her journey has taken her across Australia and overseas, where she’s worked and volunteered in diverse communities. These experiences have shaped her creative and flexible approach to therapy. Nicole is trained in PROMPT, Hanen, AAC, and feeding/dysphagia management, and brings a strong focus on neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and evidence-informed practices. She believes therapy should be fun, engaging, and truly meaningful for individuals and their families. Outside of work, Nicole loves exploring mountain trails, getting creative with art, and diving into a good book - with a coffee always in hand to start the day.
Speech Pathologist