Our staff lead the way in holistic therapy and are committed finding ways to support your child and family to reach goals & thrive

Marlene has over 35 years' experience in the early childhood and early intervention sector, with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, access and equity.

Jacqui began work as a kindergarten teacher and as her contact with children with special needs and disability grew so too did her interest in this field.

Leanne is an experienced Finance Administrator with a background encompassing roles in the banking and small business sectors.

Melanie is an experienced finance leader with background in financial services and is committed to supporting the business achieve its strategic objectives.

Ali is passionate in aiming to ensure families are supported and empowered to help their child reach their potential. Her play-based therapy is fun, engaging and focusses on the child’s interests.

Heidi is a speech pathologist with over 12 years’ experience working with children and families in this field and has a special interest in working with Autism Spectrum conditions.

Georgi has a strong interest in children with ASD, focussing on effective communication to create empowerment. She assists our Speech Team in schools/kindergartens and co-hosts our Chatterbox Group.

Kylie is a dedicated, family orientated speech pathologist. Kylie commits herself to making therapy enjoyable and motivating, incorporating holistic approaches to meet the varied needs of her clients.

Georgina is passionate about working with children and families to support the development of communication. She has a special interest in alternative and augmented communication (AAC).

Queenie has a Master of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Sydney. She is passionate about empowering and helping children and families through a family centred and holistic approach.

Jenna is a paediatric occupational therapist who has completed further training in assessment and strategies for sensory processing difficulties in children at the SPD Foundation in Denver, USA.

Leanne is an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in paediatric settings.

Rachael has a passion for supporting children to develop and grow to reach their full potential. She enjoys encouraging families to identify what is most important to them and working with them to achieve their goals.

Stephanie has a passion for working with children of all ages and their families to facilitate holistic outcomes for the whole family. She is currently undertaking research on family centred practice.

Tesharnie enjoys working with children of all ages to help them reach their goals while having fun along the way! She has special interest areas of toilet training and fine motor skills.

A paediatric Occupational Therapist who has a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma and has a strong interest in working with young children and their families who have experienced trauma.

Ashley is a paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children and their families in a play-based fun environment.

Stacey is an AHPRA registered occupational therapist who loves working with children and graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours).

Tara is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with children of all ages and their families. She is a qualified Yoga Teacher with further training in Yoga/Yoga Therapy for kids.

James has worked with children in diverse settings including schools and as a soccer coach. He is passionate about working with children to promote their independence and set them up for the future.

Claire graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours). She is passionate about working with children and their families to help them achieve their goals

Tessa is a passionate Occupational Therapist who strives to support children of all ages to achieve their goals. She has a special interest in complex trauma and sensory regulation.

Sharon has years of experience working with children with special needs. She is passionate about supporting children and their families, based on evidence based and family centred practices.

Jessica has previous experience working in Aged/Disability Services and as a Dance Teacher and has a strong passion for working with children of all ages to achieve their goals.

Currently studying the second year of her Bachelor’s Degree at Australia Catholic University, Loyce first came to Biala to complete a voluntary community placement in early 2018.

Philo has been with Biala eight years, helping out with therapy groups, 3 year old kinder and holiday programs and where ever is needed.

Karyn’s passion is helping families understand how best to support their child to achieve their full potential. She has a special interest in Autism and believes that all children learn best through child-led, interest based play.

Anna is an experienced psychotherapist with is a particular interest in childhood trauma and is passionate about exploring ways to creatively engage with children.

Anna is a Social Worker with a Masters in Human Rights Law. She has followed the NDIS around Australia since the roll-out started in 2013 and supports families at Biala to navigate the NDIS.

Rob has 9 years' experience working as a support worker in many different settings. He is passionate about helping children and their families connect with the community.

Bella's discipline is social work. She has lived on the Mornington Peninsula her whole life so has a strong appreciation for community and how we can evolve in the community down here.

Elsha has over 10 years’ experience and loves working with families to help them recognise their strengths and increase their confidence through building a safe, respectful therapeutic relationship

Julie has over 20 years' experience in the early years, working in disability/inclusion for the past 12 years. She is passionate about the power of play to support children’s strengths and interests.

Emma is a passionate physiotherapist with a keen focus on play based therapy to aid physical development. She works closely with families to educate, support and enhance their child’s abilities.

Megan is an experienced music therapist (RMT) who has an additional Masters Degree in Adolescent Health and Wellness, and Neurologic Music Therapy Techniques Training.

Melinda loves being able to inspire and help families better understand and manage nutritional issues. She is a trained Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding therapist with an interest in gut health.

Cathie is an experienced Finance Officer with over 8 years in the Health/Community Services sector. She has an interest in progressive & forward thinking ideas to support the organisation & families.

Eddie really enjoys long walks, the park, and dinner. But more than anything he likes helping children have fun.