jenny@belonghealthcare.com.au
With over 35 years of experience in both public and private healthcare sectors, Jenny is a seasoned professional in client assessment, assistive technology, home modifications, and more.
Specialising in services for clients from teenagers to the elderly, Jenny is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all. As our Business Development Manager, she plays a pivotal role in generating innovative service opportunities and ensuring the highest quality through creative quality assurance strategies.
When Jenny isn’t working you can find her playing baseball, cooking and working on building her tiny home.
bess@belonghealthcare.com.au
I’m passionate about empowering children to reach their full potential. I believe in the power of play and everyday activities to develop functional skills. In my practice I focus on the child’s strengths and interests, to create fun and engaging therapy sessions to achieve goals.
I’m committed to supporting children in developing self-advocacy skills, enabling them to communicate their needs and preferences effectively. I embrace neurodiversity-affirming practices, recognising and celebrating the unique strengths and perspectives of neurodivergent individuals. Whether it’s improving fine motor skills, sensory processing, emotional regulation or daily living activities, I’m dedicated to supporting children in all areas of their lives.
christy@belonghealthcare.com.au
Christy Lam, our dedicated Occupational Therapist at Belong Healthcare.
Beyond the clinic, Christy finds joy in travel, hiking, and indulging in captivating stories through movies. Passionate about building genuine connections and providing personalised care, Christy thrives in the NDIS setting, where she listens to and supports individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Specialising in supporting her participants to engage in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), home modifications and assistive technology, Christy is committed to enhancing independence and overall well-being.
henni@belonghealthcare.com.au
Henni is a driven and empathetic paediatric occupational therapist with over nine years of experience supporting children and adolescents across clinic, school and community settings.
She is passionate about strengths-based, client-centred practice and is committed to helping every young person build independence, confidence and meaningful participation in daily life. Henni values collaborative work with families, educators and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic, well-rounded support.
She brings extensive training in sensory processing, feeding, developmental intervention and evidence-informed practice, and consistently strives to make therapy engaging, purposeful and empowering.
noa@belonghealthcare.com.au
My work is driven by a holistic, strengths-based approach focused on enhancing independence, functional capacity, and quality of life.
In aged care, I support older adults to age safely at home through assessments, falls prevention, home modifications, equipment prescription, and cognitive strategies.
Within the NDIS, I’ve worked with participants across a range of ages and abilities – completing functional assessments, developing goal-oriented intervention plans, prescribing assistive technology, and advocating for supports.
I’m passionate about collaborative and evidence-based practice and supporting clients to achieve their goals.
cherrill@belonghealthcare.com.au
A dedicated and proactive occupational therapist with a strong passion for physical rehabilitation, paediatrics, and hand therapy, Cherrill is committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. She takes a strength-based, person-centred approach while embracing neurodiversity-affirming practices, tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs and ensuring they feel supported in their journey toward greater independence and well-being.
Originally from Hong Kong and now based in Melbourne, Cherrill brings cultural sensitivity to her practice. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, she values open communication and ensures that clients from all walks feel heard and respected.
Committed to lifelong learning, she continually seeks opportunities to expand her knowledge and refine her skills to provide the highest quality care.
carly@belonghealthcare.com.au
A compassionate and driven OT who is passionate about empowering individuals of all abilities through a strengths-based, person-centered approach, tailoring interventions to meet each client’s unique needs and goals. Carly works with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on sensory modulation, self-regulation, and social skills development. In mental health settings, she supports clients with sensory modulation, emotional regulation, and life skills in group settings and one-on-one.
Her practice is informed by cultural sensitivity and a social justice approach, ensuring all clients have access to meaningful engagement. Carly values working within multidisciplinary teams and is dedicated to ongoing professional growth and learning.
harry@belonghealthcare.com.au
I’m a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a strong passion for providing client-centred care that supports both physical and mental well-being. I’m committed to working alongside people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives.
I believe in taking a holistic, strengths-based approach that respects each person’s unique background, experiences, and aspirations. I value open communication, collaboration, and building genuine connections with the individuals and families I support.
Whether it’s developing everyday living skills, increasing confidence, or finding new ways to participate in meaningful activities, I’m here to empower my clients to thrive in a way that works best for them.
ruby@belonghealthcare.com.au
Ruby is an Occupational Therapist passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan to engage in meaningful everyday activities. She prioritises client and family goals, taking a strengths-based, collaborative approach to empower people to build independence, confidence, and functional skills for daily living.
She values working closely with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to provide inclusive and empowering therapy. Ruby’s practice is grounded in warm communication, evidence-based interventions, and continuous professional development, with a strong commitment to creating positive outcomes for those she supports.
nicole@belonghealthcare.com.au
I am a driven and compassionate occupational therapist dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan to build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in their daily lives.
I value using a client-centred approach, working collaboratively with individuals and families to develop personalised strategies that support participation in their valued daily activities at home, school, work, and in the community. I am committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care through continuous professional development and growth.
When not working, I enjoy running, baking, and spending quality time with my family.
chrizelle@belonghealthcare.com.au
With a strong passion for helping individuals achieve their goals, Chrizelle specialises in supporting clients to improve their daily living skills and independence. She takes a holistic approach to therapy, tailoring individualised treatment plans that focus on each client’s unique needs and aspirations.
Whether working with children to enhance their motor skills and sensory processing or assisting adults in navigating physical or cognitive challenges, Chrizelle’s compassionate and client-centred approach ensures a positive and empowering therapeutic experience.
She is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she works with, guiding them to reach their full potential in everyday tasks and activities.
paul@belonghealthcare.com.au
I’m an occupational therapist who’s spent years helping people of all ages, kids to seniors, with everything from physical injuries to cognitive challenges and mental health struggles.
I’ve worked in hospitals, rehab centers, and the community, always finding creative ways to help them live fuller lives.
When I’m not with my participants, you’ll find me scuba diving among reefs, surfing above waves, or pushing plates in the gym adventures that keep me grounded and strong.
kestin@belonghealthcare.com.au
With almost a decade of experience as an occupational therapist, Kestin has a keen interest in housing, assistive technology, and complex home modifications, with a strong focus on collaborative and client-centred outcomes.
She enjoys combining clinical knowledge with creative thinking to improve everyday living.
When not working, Kestin can usually be found crafting up a storm and engaging in other creative persists.
eliza@belonghealthcare.com.au
Eliza is a compassionate Occupational Therapist committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed to participate meaningfully in everyday life.
Eliza is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and celebrating every achievement, big or small. Eliza aims to make therapy meaningful, enjoyable, and relevant to everyday life, while supporting each person to grow in confidence and independence.
Eliza values collaborative care and believes that the best outcomes come from building strong therapeutic relationships with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
celia@belonghealthcare.com.au
Celia Mitchell is a Senior Speech Pathologist with over 10 years’ experience and a Master’s in Speech Pathology.
She specialises in voice therapy, social communication, and supporting neurodiverse individuals. With a strong background in the education sector, Celia has led inclusive programs for students with disabilities and facilitated social communication groups.
Passionate about voice intervention, she has delivered workshops on vocal health and supported transgender clients through the Safe Space initiative.
Celia’s evidence-based, collaborative approach ensures holistic, client-centred care. At Belong Healthcare, she draws on her extensive expertise to provide tailored, high-quality support for every individual.
benjamin@belonghealthcare.com.au
With over 11 years of experience specialising in play-based therapy, literacy tuition, and supporting children with ASD, attention difficulties, and communication challenges.
He takes a strengths-based, child- and family-centered approach, prioritising respectful, neurodiversity-affirming practices.
Benjamin has extensive experience working with children on the autism spectrum, utilising techniques such as the SonRise Program to build social connection and achieve developmental goals. His expertise includes speech and language therapy, auditory processing, and literacy interventions. He also provides clinical supervision for student and graduate speech pathologists, fostering professional growth within his field.
freya@belonghealthcare.com.au
Freya is a passionate Speech Pathologist with diverse experience supporting children, adolescents and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Freya has experience providing assessment and intervention across speech, language, swallowing and social communication. Freya has a particular interest in supporting people with neurological and swallowing difficulties.
Freya is passionate about helping people be active participants in their environment through person-centred care. She combines clinical expertise with empathy, creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and motivated to achieve their goals. Freya loves giving someone the tools to order their own coffee, answer the phone, and tell their own story.
When Freya is not at work, she enjoys cooking or walking along the Yarra River and listening to her favourite 80’s playlist.
jade@belonghealthcare.com.au
Jade is a Speech Pathologist who is passionate about supporting communication, participation, and autonomy across the lifespan. She prioritises neuroaffirming practice and values working alongside clients and their support networks to understand each person’s unique strengths, preferences, and goals.
Connection and compassion are at the heart of Jade’s practice. She strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and able to work towards goals that are meaningful to them.
Jade is trained in the MIGDAS-2 autism assessment, Hanen programs, and Sounds-Write, and provides evidence-based support across a range of communication, social communication, literacy, and swallowing needs. She also has a particular interest in AAC.
What Jade enjoys most about being a Speech Pathologist is helping people of all ages communicate in ways that are meaningful to them and supporting greater independence in everyday life.
paula@belonghealthcare.com.au
Paula is a dedicated Speech Pathologist with a wide variety of experience and a passion for working with children and their families to achieve positive outcomes through evidence-based interventions. She has a special interest in paediatric, language, literacy, and social communication skills.
Paula is committed to fostering inclusive environments where every voice is heard and valued, and takes a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
Paula also has experience working with schools to lead inclusive language programs for primary school aged children, as well as assessing communication needs, recommending appropriate adjustments, and providing support for students and school staff.
sariga@belonghealthcare.com.au
With a long-standing passion for working with children and young people, developed through experience across numerous roles, Sariga is an enthusiastic speech pathologist who has found a field she truly loves.
She has experience providing assessment and intervention across speech, language, fluency, social communication and swallowing. Sariga has also led fluency and literacy groups for children and their families and has worked collaboratively with schools and multidisciplinary teams to achieve meaningful, client-centred outcomes.
Above all, Sariga strives to create a supportive and empowering environment where every individual feels heard, valued and confident in their communication journey.
janet@belonghealthcare.com.au
With 20 years of experience, Janet has dedicated her career to managing a diverse caseload of individuals with progressive neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease, and Dementia, as well as those recovering from strokes and acquired brain injuries.
Janet possesses a strong background in assessing and managing swallowing and communication changes, helping patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system with ease. Her passion for providing high-quality, patient-centered care is evident in every aspect of her work, ensuring that each person and their families receive the personalised attention and support they need.
ellie@belonghealthcare.com.au
Ellie is a dedicated Speech Pathologist with over 6 years of experience and a passion for improving the lives of children and families facing communication challenges.
She specialises in supporting children with diverse needs, including those with ASD, developmental delays, and complex trauma. Ellie is committed to equity, advocating for individuals with communication impairments, and working to reduce barriers to communication and subsequent inequities.
She has extensive experience in multidisciplinary settings, including administering the ADOS–2, conducting developmental assessments, and providing therapy for children aged 0–5.
Ellie is also skilled in consultation and collaboration with families, schools, and other professionals to enhance outcomes for her clients.
silvina@belonghealthcare.com.au
With over 15 years’ experience in Speech Pathology, Drama, Expressive Arts Therapy and Child-Centred Play Therapy, Silvina is passionate about supporting children and their families to navigate challenges with authenticity, empathy and creativity.
She takes a holistic, strengths-based approach, integrating her diverse skill set to support communication, emotional wellbeing and confidence.
Silvina values meaningful relationships and works collaboratively with families to create joyful, engaging, and individualised therapy experiences.
ashley@belonghealthcare.com.au
Hi, I’m Ash! I graduated from the University of Newcastle.
After recently making the move to Melbourne, I’m excited to continue helping people build confidence in their communication.
I enjoy working with children in speech sound development, stuttering, literacy and social skills, as well as adults with neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and stroke.
I love creating fun, functional therapy that’s tailored to each person’s goals.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me keeping active, trying out Melbourne’s newest restaurants, or cheering from the sidelines at a sporting event.
karen@belonghealthcare.com.au
Karen, our experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for patient-centered care and empowering clients to live life to the fullest.
With 7 years of expertise in exercise prescription, falls prevention, and functional training, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge to our team at Belong Healthcare.
In addition to her physiotherapy practice, Karen is pursuing a degree in medicine, reflecting her commitment to continuously evolving her skills in healthcare. Outside of work, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and quality time with family, embracing the vibrant lifestyle of Melbourne.
enquiries@belonghealthcare.com.au
Glazel, is our Administrative Lead at Belong Health Care, brings over five years of experience as a Virtual Assistant, with the past years focused on specialized administrative support. Skilled in managing schedules, streamlining workflows, and overseeing daily operations, she is dedicated to keeping our processes efficient and organised to better serve our participants.
Her strong organisational skills and commitment to excellence empower our team to stay focused on what matters most, providing exceptional care and meaningful support to those who rely on us.
enquiries@belonghealthcare.com.au
Tess brings a wealth of expertise in operations, administration, and process improvement.
With a Bachelor of International Business and a diverse background spanning the Philippines, Australia, and China, Tess is dedicated to enhancing our administrative functions to better serve our participants.
Passionate about creating synergy and efficiency, Tess ensures that Belong Healthcare operates seamlessly, allowing us to focus on providing top-notch services to our participants.
enquiries@belonghealthcare.com.au
Sheila is a results-driven Administrative Assistant with over five years of experience in technical and retail customer service environments. Known for strong organizational leadership and attention to detail, she excels at streamlining operations and maintaining efficiency in fast-paced settings.
With hands-on experience in order processing, record management, and conducting audits to ensure accuracy and compliance, Sheila consistently strengthens administrative systems and operational workflows. An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, she builds productive relationships and proactively resolves challenges to support team success.
enquiries@belonghealthcare.com.au
With a solid foundation in customer service and backend administration, Jann excels in ensuring data integrity, streamlining processes and enhancing customer support operations.
Known for precision and a proactive approach, delivers structured, reliable support that strengthens operational efficiency and supports long-term growth.
finance@belonghealthcare.com.au
Dan Cinco is Belong’s Senior Accountant and the steady hand behind the scenes who keeps our finance operations running smoothly. With a wealth of experience across accounting, compliance, and financial management, Dan brings both depth of knowledge and a calm, practical approach to everything he does.
Dan plays a vital role in ensuring Belong’s financial systems are robust, transparent, and well-managed, allowing our teams to focus on what matters most—supporting children, families, and older adults in our community.
From overseeing financial reporting and payroll to managing budgets and ensuring compliance, Dan’s attention to detail and reliability underpin the organisation’s day-to-day operations.
finance@belonghealthcare.com.au
At Belong Healthcare, Adelle ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes by managing finance coordination, client communication, and data organization. With a keen eye for detail and efficiency, she helps streamline processes to keep operations on track.
While her expertise lies in administration, Adelle also has a passion for creative design, specializing in crafting visually appealing graphics that align with various brand identities. Outside of work, she enjoys sipping matcha, baking, and unwinding through creative journaling.
finance@belonghealthcare.com.au
Certified Public Accountant with over ten years of experience in financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and process improvement, with strong capability to support healthcare and service-based organizations. Skilled in delivering accurate financial insights, managing budgets efficiently, and helping leadership make informed decisions that strengthen operations and client outcomes.
Known for professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within the team. A proactive and dependable professional committed to make a positive difference in people’s lives through quality care and services.
