About Us
Occupational
Therapy
ABOUT US
We’re Here For You
Julia Parini is the Founder + Principal Occupational Therapist of Develop Abilities.
Julia and her team are highly trained, uniquely experienced and genuinely passionate about their work.
Julia has worked in the community services industry for 25 years in related roles. She has provided therapy to a broad range of people experiencing a variety of impairments.
Through lived experience, Julia understands the life changing outcomes that can be achieved through outcome focussed Occupational Therapy.
Talk to us about your needs today.
QUALIFICATIONS + EXPERIENCE
You’re In The Best Hands
Julia’s broad professional experience encompasses a range of practice areas including:
Psychosocial disability and complex trauma
Stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Intellectual disability
Physical disability, vision and hearing impairment
Progressive neurological disorders including MS, MND, Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease
Aged care, dementia and family carer training and support
NDIS access assessments and funded services
Julia’s professional qualifications include:
Bachelor of Health Science, Masters Occupational Therapy
Diploma in Management
HONESTY + INTEGRITY
What We Do Well
Goal setting
We partner with you to translate your NDIS goal into SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable,realistic, and timely). This will guarantee you stay on track.
Evidence based therapy
Individualised and delivered to maximise your outcomes. We aim for meaningful change.
Flexibility
We offer in-home, in the community and virtual appointments. Your needs come first.
Reports delivered on time
Personalised, detailed and original reports delivered on time, as agreed. We know itsimportant to be ready for NDIS planning meetings.
Agreed costs
A schedule of support will outline all fees before we start.
Keeping you informed
You will receive progress updates for follow up work completed behind the scenes. You will maintain choice and control.
Honesty and integrity
We will tell you if we can’t help you and will refer you to an appropriate service upon request.