Kirsty joined the BillyLids Therapy team as an Occupational Therapist in 2024. She is a Brisbane local and completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland in 2011, where she was a classmate of Head of Allied Health, Rosanna.
Kirsty has over 14 years of experience working with children, with particular experience supporting children with physical disabilities, including cerebral palsy and genetic disorders. She has a passion for supporting communication and access to technology through alternative access methods, early intervention for hand skills in children with physical impairments, and functional life skills, including overcoming toileting challenges and feeding difficulties.
Kirsty has a diverse range of experience providing support through therapy, complex equipment prescription, minor home modifications, and vehicle modifications. She has also completed professional development in SOS Feeding Therapy and Learn to Play Therapy.
Outside of work, Kirsty enjoys being outdoors, ocean swimming, hiking, and camping.