The Kid Link Team
We are a dynamic and close-knit team that aims to support children and their families to develop confidence in themselves and their own ability to achieve goals. We pride ourselves on only providing evidence-informed approaches, and believe that the key to success is building strong relationships as well as having an extensive knowledge base. We are constantly attending professional development events to make sure we always offer consistent and outstanding service. We know our team sets us apart and we are confident you will leave your sessions with greater knowledge, confidence and a clear pathway to skill development.
Alyssa Armytage
Occupational Therapist
Alyssa has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Australian Catholic University) and began working at Kid Link in 2022. She has worked with children since 2017 across a variety of roles.
Alyssa embraces individual differences and diversity, and believes all children deserve to feel included and to have fun. She is passionate about empowering families and supporting children to achieve their goals through fun, meaningful, strengths-based therapy.
Georgia Cassell-Ashton
Occupational Therapist
Georgia has completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and began working at Kid Link in 2023.
Georgia is passionate about working together with children and families to create a collaborative relationship in order to develop skills that support joy and opportunity. Georgia strives to create an engaging, safe and exciting environment to conduct family-centred practice that supports the achievement of goals and exploration of interests.
Dayna Chea
Occupational Therapist
Dayna has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and joined the Kid Link team in 2023.
Dayna has been working alongside children in a variety of roles for over 9 years, and thus, supporting children and their families has become an area that she is particularly passionate about. Dayna recognises the importance of utilising a collaborative and strength based approach to therapy, which she strives to reflect in her practice through creating a fun, trusting and nurturing therapeutic environment. She loves working closely with families to ensure therapy is tailored to their specific goals and consequently, empowering them to have independence over their therapy journey to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Caitlyn Cowie
Senior Occupational Therapist
Caitlyn has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and began working with Kid Link in early 2017. Caitlyn is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program.
Caitlyn is passionate about supporting families to feel confident and competent in supporting their child across environments through discussing knowledge, ideas, and strategies. Caitlyn understands that no single approach is the right one for every child or family, and aims to provide a flexible approach to therapy that is fun, family centered, and focuses on wellbeing and independence.
Danni Gheorghe
Senior Occupational Therapist
Danni has an undergraduate in Applied Sciences, Psychology (Deakin University) and a Masters in Occupational Therapy Practice (Monash University). Danni is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program.
Danni has worked with children for 10 years and has been a registered Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics since 2017. Danni is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program. Danni is extremely passionate about working collaboratively with children and young people, alongside their families, to reach greater independence and fulfilment within their daily lives. Within her practice, Danni strives to provide her clients and their families with family-centred education and skills to empower them to become experts in problem solving and managing their challenges, to work towards independence.
Mikayla Heaton
Occupational Therapist
Mikayla has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and began working at Kid Link OT in 2021.
Mikayla is passionate about providing children and teens the best possible opportunity to develop and flourish as independent individuals. With every family Mikayla works with, she strives to create a safe and nurturing environment whilst undertaking a strength-based and evidenced-based approach to therapy. Mikayla is a positive and dynamic therapist who tailors sessions to a family’s specific needs, interests and skill levels. Mikayla hopes to make a positive difference in each child’s life and make therapy both fun and functional, ensuring skills acquired in sessions can be transferred to the home in order to maximise outcomes and achieve goals!
Ruth Hooper
Occupational Therapist
Ruth has a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Occupational Therapy (LaTrobe University), graduating in 2015.
Ruth has always enjoyed working with children, having worked with them in various employment opportunities for the past 14 years. Ruth started at Kid Link at the beginning of 2017. Within her practice, Ruth loves and enjoys working with families to understand and address the challenges that their child is experiencing based on the strengths of the child and family. Ruth is passionate about working from a family centred approach, equipping families with the tools they need to feel empowered to problem solve and support their child to find those difficult things, less difficult. Ruth enjoys working with all ages and challenge areas, to see children increase their independence, confidence, and skills.
Lauren James
Family Liaison Coordinator
Lauren joined the Family Liaison team in 2022. You will see her on the front desk coordinating day to day operations.
Having completed studies in Health Sciences, and engaging in several years of medical administration, Lauren enjoys working in healthcare and supporting families to thrive by facilitating and coordinating front of house experiences at Kid Link OT.
Maddie Kearsley
Occupational Therapist
Maddie has completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Australian Catholic University and started working at Kid Link in 2022.
Maddie has been working with children for 7 years across a variety of roles and has been registered as an Occupational Therapist with an interest in paediatrics since 2021. Maddie enjoys empowering children and understands the importance of providing an engaging, positive and trusting environment to support the child to reach their potential. Maddie is passionate about providing a family-centred and strengths-based approach to support children and their families to build on their skills and achieve their valued outcomes.
Gabriel Mello
Occupational Therapist
Gabs has completed a Double Bachelor of Education (Secondary Teaching)/Fine Art and a Master of Occupational Therapy. He joined the Kid Link team in 2023.
Gabs has been working with young people for 9 years in a variety of different roles and has been registered as an Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics since 2021. Gabs strives to work collaboratively to provide an individualised, family-centred and fun approach. He is passionate about empowering young people in order to help them increase their independence and achieve their goals. Gabs enjoys learning about his client’s interests, hobbies and passions and integrating them into his sessions. He understands the importance of building a trusting, warm and approachable relationship with the families he works alongside.
Emily Milner
Occupational Therapist
Emily has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from Monash University and began working at Kid Link in 2022.
Emily is passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential, become more independent, and thrive. She understands the importance of working together with families to empower them with the skills they need to achieve their goals, and endeavours to always adopt a strengths-based approach grounded in current evidence. Emily strives to develop a safe, fun, and trusting therapeutic environment for those that she works with.
Tiffany Moniaga
Family Liaison Coordinator
Tiffany is part of the Family Liaison Coordinator team at Kid Link OT. With a strong background in administration and customer service, she is responsible for term planning, behind the scenes administration, and ensuring a seamless experience for all KL families.
Her passion lies in connecting with families and providing ongoing admin support. Serving as a liaison between families and the skilled OT team, Tiffany strives to foster effective communication and support families throughout their OT journey.
Chelsea Rice
Practice Manager
Chelsea is the Practice Manager at Kid Link OT, with over a decade of allied health experience. Since joining the Kid Link family in 2017, Chelsea has been dedicated to optimising operations through effective policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both staff and families.
With a firm belief in the power of teamwork, Chelsea values feedback from the Kid Link community. Your thoughts and suggestions play a crucial role in continuously improving services to better serve you and your loved ones. Chelsea’s passion lies in providing quality care and fostering a supportive atmosphere for all families and employees.
Jackie Sikic
Director and Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
Jackie is the owner and director of Kid Link Occupational Therapy and has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Deakin University).
Jackie started Kid Link in 2013 and has 13 years experience working in non-government organisations, hospitals, schools and private practice. Jackie’s goal was to create a welcoming and supportive environment where team culture is a priority and families always receive consistent and extraordinary service delivery. Jackie is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program. Jackie loves mentoring other OTs and supporting them to become exceptional therapists
Caitlin Smith
Senior Occupational Therapist
Caitlin has a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Occupational Therapy Practice (La Trobe University). Caitlin is endorsed by OT Australia to practice within the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health program.
Caitlin has worked with children and adolescents for 10 years in various employment opportunities. Caitlin has been a registered Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics since 2016. Caitlin is passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full potential within their daily activities. Within her practice, Caitlin aims to provide her clients and their families with family-centred education and opportunity for individual skill development in a tailored, collaborative and engaging way. Caitlin strives to empower her clients and their families to increase their confidence and competence to address goal areas in the home and community environment, with aims of greater independence and overall wellbeing.
Samantha Tavrou
Occupational Therapist – On Maternity Leave
Sam has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (La Trobe University). She has worked with children for 15 years and has been a registered Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics since 2012.
Sam started her career in early intervention, focusing on empowering young children and their families to confidently gain skills and independence within their daily routines. Sam is passionate about working with children, young people, their families and their relevant care teams, using a family-centred approach to meet functional goals and optimising development in all areas. Within her practice, Sam aims to deliver fun and engaging therapy sessions, whilst providing practical strategies that fit within the family’s routines and lifestyle. Sam enjoys providing tailored education to support families in confidently meeting their goals, both in the home and community setting.
Caity Waters
Occupational Therapist
Caity has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and a Masters of Occupational Therapy from Monash University. Caity has been a registered Occupational Therapist since 2019, and began working in paediatrics in 2021.
Caity is passionate about working collaboratively with children and their families to develop and achieve their own unique goals in a fun, supportive and engaging way. Caity uses a strengths-based and family centred approach to achieve meaningful outcomes; always recognising people’s individual interests, abilities and potential. Caity enjoys empowering and supporting children of all ages to participate in their chosen activities of daily living and to improve their overall skills, wellbeing and confidence.
Josh White
Occupational Therapist
Josh has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Australian Catholic University). Josh has worked with children for 5 years and has been a registered Occupational Therapist with a special interest in paediatrics since 2020.
Josh is passionate about helping children reach their potential, while providing a trusting, fun and collaborative therapy environment for both the child and family. Josh understands the importance of a holistic approach when working with a family. He utilises this knowledge to support a child’s independence and development across all domains, to foster independence and learning within the family dynamic.