Neuro Alliance Paediatrics Management
Daniel is a practicing titled APA Neurological Physiotherapist and former Occupational Therapist. He has a special interest in managing multi trauma rehabilitation cases and working with clients who have complex tone presentations. He also has a clinical focus on neurodegenerative conditions including movement disorders and rare genetic myopathies.
Alicia has worked in various Neurological settings within Australia and abroad. She has a particular clinical interest in pressure care, wheelchair prescription and seating systems. Alicia is a current member of Occupational Therapy Australia and holds a Certificate IV in Assessment and Training. Alicia oversees the day-to-day operation within Neuro Alliance and believes compassion, collaboration and respect are cornerstone to any business.
Anna is the Clinical Manager of the paediatric team. She oversees the intake and allocation of new referrals, coordinates the caseloads of the clinical teams, and implements service development for areas where a clinical need is identified. Anna works very closely with the remainder of the Management Team to ensure that the day-to-day running of Neuro Alliance Paediatrics meets the expectations of both clients and staff.
Client Support Team
Casey is the referrals coordinator for the Neuro Alliance Paediatric Service. She has wealth of experience in customer service and will support clients and families on their intake journey. Casey assists with bookings, service agreements and funding checks.
Paediatric Physiotherapists
Anna-Rose is a passionate and experienced physiotherapist with extensive experience in paediatric neurological settings across both public and private sectors. She has expertise in managing physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, and limb deficiency. As Physiotherapy Team Leader, Anna-Rose mentors staff, develops therapy programs, and ensures children receive personalised, evidence-based care in a supportive, empowering environment to reach their full potential.
Sarah is an APA Titled Paediatric Physiotherapist with experience supporting children with complex medical, therapy, and equipment needs. She has a special interest in cerebral palsy, functional neurological disorder, developmental delay, and neurodegenerative and genetic conditions. Sarah provides both land-based and hydrotherapy interventions and is committed to family-centred, evidence-based care. After completing her Masters in Paediatric Physiotherapy in 2024, she continues to pursue ongoing professional development to deliver high-quality care.
Tash is a Physiotherapist with experience supporting people of all ages in private practice and community settings. She has a particular passion for paediatrics and enjoys combining fun and engaging therapy with evidence-based practice to achieve meaningful outcomes. Tash works with clients with a range of developmental, physical, and neurological needs and provides therapy across home, school, community, and centre-based settings to support goals in environments that matter most.
Paediatric Speech Pathologists
Ashleigh has worked in paediatrics in hospital and community settings in regional and metropolitan areas. Ashleigh supports clients with complex presentations with genetic, neurological and neurodivergent conditions. She has clinical interests in alternate access to communication systems, complex feeding and motor speech sound disorders. Ashleigh is passionate about helping build inclusive environments and regularly attends professional development to ensure she delivers current best practice.
Clare has extensive experience in paediatric community settings, mainly in early intervention. She has a special interest in early language development, speech sound disorders, and ear health and hearing. Clare is a strong advocate for evidence based practice, and is certified in multiple programs including Hanen. Clare loves being creative and play based, and enjoys using music and song in therapy. She is passionate about coaching parents and carers and building their confidence to support their child’s goals. Clare believes in celebrating strengths and individuality, and takes a family centred approach to therapy.
Paediatric Occupational Therapists
Anna graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2005 and has worked in public health and private practice in rural NSW and the Newcastle/Hunter area since this time. In her clinical role, she enjoys working with children and families with a range of physical and neurological needs to help them engage in daily activities that are meaningful and important to them – including assistive technology and capacity building interventions. Anna is passionate about therapy sessions being goal focussed and fun! Alongside Anna you may spot Cocker Spaniel Jazz or Jonno her Therapy Dogs adding support and reassurance to clients as they learn.
Emma Graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2016 and has worked in the community mainly in the paediatric space in NSW as well as working overseas in London as locum OT for two years alongside some travel. She is passionate about working on meaningful goals with clients and their families that are functional, fun and client centred. She has special interest for working with children with neurological conditions and interventions such as upper limb therapy and finding the best assistive technology solutions to improve function and participation. Emma is accredited in the assisting hand assessment which is an assessment for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (2-18 years old).
El graduated from the University of Newcastle and primarily works within paediatrics, supporting children with a wide range of developmental, neurological, and physical needs. El also provides intervention to adults with a focus on upper limb rehabilitation. Clinical passions include assistive equipment, upper limb intervention and supporting individuals with limb differences. Recent CPD includes Analysis and retraining of upper limb function after stroke, ASTRIS PME Clinical Summit Day, and training in courageous conversations.
Maryam (Maz) graduated from the University of Newcastle and has worked in the paediatric hospital and community space. She has also spent some time volunteering as an OT overseas and helped to establish the OT role there. Maz is passionate about working with clients and their families to achieve goals that are meaningful to them in a way that is fun and rewarding. Maz has a keen interest in working with children with neurological conditions and developmental delays at an early age to assist them in reaching their milestones through collaborative interventions with families.
Ruby graduated from Latrobe University and has paediatric experience working in rural and regional areas of Victoria within both private and public health sectors. Ruby is passionate about building young people’s capacity to advocate for themselves within their daily life and to promote inclusion within all communities and spaces. Ruby enjoys the fun and diversity of paediatrics, and working alongside families to provide practical solutions for children to be able to achieve what is most important to them.
Rachael graduated from the University of Newcastle, bringing valuable paediatric experience across various settings, including clinics, schools, and community environments. Passionate about a holistic approach, Rachael is dedicated to helping children and families achieve meaningful goals and reach their full potential. She focuses on creating a supportive, client-centred environment where children can have fun while developing essential skills. Rachael is equally committed to working closely with families, providing them with strategies to support both their children and themselves in their caregiving journey.
Paediatric Therapy Assistant Dog
Introducing Jazz’s brother Jonno!! Also trained as a Therapy Dog by Therapy Dogs NSW. Jonno lives with and works alongside our Occupational Therapist Anna with some of Anna’s clients. Jonno is a 2yr old lad, with loads of energy with a cheeky, teenage mindset. He still has lots to learn and lots of love to give. If you would like to meet him please let our staff know and Anna can bring him into your appointment when Jonno is in the clinic.