Meet our team

A Perth-based mobile occupational therapy team supporting adults to live safely and independently.
Who we are

A senior occupational therapy team supporting Perth adults

Our team consists of experienced, AHPRA-registered occupational therapists, with all services delivered by senior clinicians. As an NDIS-registered provider, we work within established funding and reporting frameworks to support clients, families and referrers.
We provide services in the home and community, allowing us to understand each person’s environment and recommend practical, tailored solutions. We work closely with clients, families and other professionals to support outcomes that are meaningful and sustainable.
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Our team

Experienced clinicians, collaborative care

  • Tamala Ranson

    Tamala Ranson

    BSc Occupational Therapy (1994)

    Tamala is a Principal Occupational Therapist with extensive experience across Australia, England and the United States in acute rehabilitation and community settings. She was the first Occupational Therapist to lead an Occupational Therapy team within a Western Australian Emergency Department and received a recognition of service award for excellence and innovation in clinical practice.

    Tamala has a broad skill set in treating clients with complex diagnosis and has developed advanced clinical skills in spinal cord rehabilitation, neurology and palliative care. She is passionate about aged care, disability, and rehabilitation, with a particular interest in assistive technology. Tamala is dedicated to working together with clients to support their independence, participation and quality of life.

  • Kate Hatley

    BHSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (2000)

    Kate is a Principal Occupational Therapist with a wealth of international experience across the UK, Ireland and Australia, spanning both hospital and community settings. She has a high level of clinical experience in working with people who have complex needs, with a particular strength in spinal cord injury and complex physical disability.

    Dedicated to delivering best-practice care, Kate actively invests in ongoing professional development through training and courses ensuring her clients benefit from the latest evidence-based approaches. She has a high level of experience in wheelchair prescription, pressure injury management and complex equipment prescription.  Kate is deeply committed to the impact of occupational therapy and works collaboratively with each person to achieve goals that genuinely matter.

  • Leah Beadsworth

    BSc Occupational Therapy (2009)

    Leah is an experienced Occupational Therapist who has worked in Perth and the UK in both hospital and community settings. Her primary experience is working with individuals in the community to assist them to reach their goals and thrive within their homes and communities.

    Leah has a strong interest and clinical skills in complex home modifications, rehabilitation and assistive technology and is qualified to complete complex home modification assessments and recommendations through the NDIS. She is dedicated to working together with clients to develop individualised solutions that support their independence and quality of life.

  • Karina Bowden

    BSc Occupational Therapy (2008)

    Karina has a wide breadth of experience in the healthcare industry, having worked across the Australian and UK healthcare systems as an Occupational Therapist and Complex Care Coordinator within acute care, surgery, palliative care and cancer care.

    Karina has a particular passion for palliative care, aged care, disability and supporting individuals living with complex conditions. She currently serves on the Palliative Care WA Board and was a member of the Cancer and Chronic Conditions Interest Group Committee for 10 years, contributing to professional education for Occupational Therapists across Western Australia. She enjoys working closely with clients to support them in having the best possible quality of life.

  • Karen Daly

    BSc Occupational Therapy (2002)

    Karen began her Occupational Therapy career in Scotland, working across neurology, oncology, respiratory care and aged care before relocating to Australia in 2011. Since then, she has focused on supporting individuals living with neurological conditions within community settings and has developed a high level of clinical experience in complex home modifications.

    Karen also has experience in specialist assistive technology, complex seating and postural support, and powered wheelchair prescription. She has a genuine passion for working collaboratively with individuals to support independence, participation and achievement of meaningful goals.

  • Jess Dinsdale

    BSc Occupational Therapy (2013)

    Jess is an experienced Occupational Therapist who is highly dedicated to supporting individuals to maximise their independence and occupational potential through assistive technology and collaborative, solution-focused interventions. She has a diverse background working with individuals across the lifespan and supporting people with complex needs within community settings.

    Jess has a high level of clinical experience in the prescription of complex equipment, vehicle modifications, including specialised and custom seating, manual and powered wheelchair prescription, alternative and integrated access controls, and 24-hour positioning, along with home modifications. She is committed to developing personalised solutions that enhance participation and quality of life.

  • Amber Marshall

    BSc Occupational Therapy (2003)

    Amber has over 20 years of experience working in a variety of hospital and community-based clinical settings. She has a broad background from working in aged care, including as part of the Aged Care Assessment Team, and with neurology, stroke, and acquired brain injury in both acute and rehabilitation services.

    Amber has a particular interest in supporting individuals living with neurological conditions. She possesses high clinical skills in functional assessment, rehabilitation, equipment prescription, and client education. Amber highly values ongoing professional development and provides client-centred Occupational Therapy that supports independence, participation, and wellbeing.

  • Rachel McGough – Bsc Occupational Therapy (2009) | Positive Step

    Rachel McGough

    Bsc Occupational Therapy (2009)

    Rachel has worked as an Occupational Therapist in Aged Care across both public and private hospital settings. She has a wealth of experience in a wide range of diagnoses across the lifespan, enabling her to provide effective treatment and rehabilitation. Rachel is also an associate member of the Australian Hand Therapy Association and has experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of acute multi-trauma hand and upper limb injuries.

    Rachel has a breadth of clinical skills in home-based aged care. She enjoys working together with clients to find solutions that make everyday life easier, maintain their independence, and allow them to participate in the activities that most meaningful to them.

  • Kristy Shaw – Bsc Occupational Therapy (2017)

    Kristy Shaw

    Bsc Occupational Therapy (2017)

    Kristy is an Occupational Therapist with a broad background in community-based practice and supporting adults with complex needs. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to identify assistive technology solutions that support each individual’s unique goals and needs.

    Kristy has extensive experience in functional assessment, equipment prescription, pressure care management and home and living assessments, including assessments for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). She is dedicated to helping individuals increase their participation and independence through personalised Occupational Therapy interventions.

Ready for meaningful change?

Whether you need a functional assessment, home modification advice, or ongoing rehabilitation support, our therapists are ready to work with you. Reach out today and let’s discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.
Our admin team

Here to support you at every step

  • Alice Johnson

    Alice Johnson

    Practice Manager

    Alice brings a diverse professional background across business administration, education, and the arts, providing a broad skill set and depth of knowledge. With a bachelor’s degree in English and Communications, she is committed to effective and sincere communication and creating efficient and beneficial systems that support both clients and staff.

    Highly organised, diligent, and passionate about supporting others, Alice approaches her work with kindness and integrity, helping to ensure the smooth and professional operation of the practice.

  • Katie Lowe

    Katie Lowe

    Administration Assistant

    Katie provides support across a range of administrative tasks within the practice. She is dedicated to assisting both clients and staff and contributing to the efficient running of the practice.

    Katie enjoys providing warm and professional support and values creating a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who engages with Positive Step.

  • Gina Giannopoulos

    Gina Giannopoulos

    Accounts

    Gina has managed the bookkeeping and accounts for Positive Step Occupational Therapy since 2012. She brings over 30 years of bookkeeping experience and is a Registered BAS Agent with a Certificate IV in Financial Services.

    Gina is highly experienced, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring the financial operations of the practice run smoothly and efficiently.