Our Passion Is People

We believe in the wonderful power of good health and well-being, and we do everything we can to make sure everyone gets to benefit from this.

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What do you need help with?

NDIS

We are an NDIS registered allied health service that is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with a range of disabilities, addressing both physical and mental health needs to promote holistic wellbeing.

Medicolegal

With over 45 years combined experience, we use our expertise as occupational therapists to provide objective and comprehensive assessments, expert opinions and highly detailed reports to support the plaintiff’s case.

Aged Care and Home Visits

We offer a range of interventions to promote independence, mobility, accessibility and safety including assessment and prescription of assistive technologies and equipment, and both minor and complex home modifications.

Allied Health Services

We are an integrated allied health practice offering a comprehensive range of services including Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy.

About Us

Whether you’re seeking guidance from skilled Occupational Therapists, compassionate Psychologists, dedicated Exercise Physiologists, or expert Physiotherapists, we are here to provide you with the highest level of care.


With a shared commitment to improving lives and enhancing functionality, our team combines their unique expertise to help you achieve optimal physical, mental, and emotional health.

Accreditations

AHPRA & National Boards
Ahpra & National Boards
Occupational Therapy Australia
Registered NDIS Provider
Registered NDIS Provider

What do you need help with?

NDIS

We are an NDIS registered allied health service that is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with a range of disabilities, addressing both physical and mental health needs to promote holistic wellbeing.

Medicolegal

With over 45 years combined experience, we use our expertise as occupational therapists to provide objective and comprehensive assessments, expert opinions and highly detailed reports to support the plaintiff’s case.

Aged Care

We offer a range of interventions to promote independence, mobility, accessibility and safety including assessment and prescription of assistive technologies and equipment, and both minor and complex home modifications.

Physiotherapy

By focusing on physical rehabilitation, pain management, and overall well-being, our experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist empowers individuals to maximise their functional abilities, regain independence, and lead more fulfilling lives.

Psychology

We offer a dedicated psychology service that focuses on providing evidence-baed assessments, therapies and interventions that empower individuals to enhance their emotional wellbeing.

Exercise Physiology

Our experienced exercise physiologist is skilled in tailoring specialised programmes to address the unique needs and abilities of individuals, promoting physical health, functional capacity, and overall well-being.

Mental Health

Our team of experienced mental health professionals, including senior mental health OTs, psychologists, and exercise physiologists, work collaboratively to empower individuals to navigate their mental health challenges and work towards improving their quality of life.

Sensory Processing

We offer occupational therapy sensory processing assessment and interventions to help individuals effectively interpret and respond to sensory stimuli, promoting improve regulation, engagement, and participation in daily activities.

Assistive Technology

Clinicians skilled in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology are able to provide innovative solutions that promote independence and improve the quality of life for the individuals we work with.

Life Skills Training

Our team of occupational therapists are skilled in conducting Home and Living assessments, which encompass Supported Independent Living (SIL), Independent Living Options (ILO) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).

Occupational Therapy

Our skilled team of occupational therapists bring expertise across a diverse range of practice areas, allowing us to provide comprehensive and tailored support to address the unique needs of individuals within a variety of settings.

Wheelchair Prescription

Our experienced occupational therapists use their in-depth knowledge of mobility and seating principles to assess individual needs and recommend appropriate wheelchair options that ensure optimal fit and function, to enhance mobility and independence.

Minor and Major Home Modifications

We use our knowledge and practical skills to evaluate each individuals’ unique needs in order to recommend appropriate modifications that facilitate the creation of accessible and safe living environments that promote independence and support a person’s functional needs.

Functional Capacity Evaluations

Our occupational therapists conduct comprehensive functional capacity evaluations, carefully assessing individuals’ abilities and challenges, and deliver detailed reports with recommendations to guide informed decision making on effective interventions.

Home and Living Assessments

Occupational therapy life skills training equips individuals with the necessary tools, strategies and support to develop and enhance their abilities in activities of daily living, fostering independence, confidence and self-worth.

Where we Help

Home Visits

To ensure individuals receive accessible care, we offer home visits for a wide range of services, including assessments and interventions. This enables individuals to receive services in the comfort and familiarity of their home environment.

Office based Appointments

Office-based appointments are available at our centrally located office in Stuart Street, Tweed Heads. Our office provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can access a wide range of services, including assessments, consultations and therapeutic interventions.

Telehealth

Our allied health practice recognises the value of virtual care and offers telehealth appointments to accommodate busy schedules, geographical constraints, or personal preferences meaning that you can connect with a practitioner from the comfort of your own home.

What people say about us

"We have been engaging Evolve Occupational Therapy for a number of years now to provide medico-legal reports for our personal injuries practice. The quality of the reports provided are excellent, they are comprehensive, logical and well justified based on the opinion of the OT.

This is a reflection of the industry experience, clinical skills and knowledge of Angie and Fiona. Our clients have been through traumatic experiences and often suffer from psychological symptoms. Angie and Fiona show genuine compassion which means they are both able to quickly build rapport and trust to elicit the information they require. The service provided by Evolve is second to none."
Alison BarrettPrincipal Lawyer, Maurice Blackburn
"Evolve therapists have for a long time been my go-to for assessments and advice, be it housing, assistive technology or therapies. Due to their amazing cross-sector knowledge and personable approach their reports are always of the highest standard and consistently tailored to the individual."
Drew RogersSupport Coordinator, Jeder Institute
"We have been working with Evolve Occupational Therapy for 2 years now; they assess our clients for home modifications that may be required. We are very happy with their general turnaround times, and they are very helpful and responsive when clients are at high risk of falls and need to be assessed within a short time frame. The reports are well- structured, and the Occupational Therapists provide context and detailed information including plenty of photos regarding what’s required and the reasons why. We highly recommend Evolve Occupational Therapy."
Lismore Home Modification Service
"Angie Brown and the team at Evolve OT have supported my husband through his journey with Early Onset Alzheimer's.
Evolve have undertaken detailed observations and written comprehensive reports for:
NDIS Plan reviews.
Urgent Change of Circumstances.
SDA housing and SIL applications.
Evolve have recently undertaken complex equipment requirements assessments and obtained the right, beds, chairs, hoists, and other equipment that have enabled my husband to live in comfort and dignity with the final stages of his disability.
The team have always been really respectful and responsive and have taken the time to check in with me as a carer and see how I’m coping as well.
I couldn’t recommend them more highly and am very grateful for all their support to our family."
JN, Participant's Wife
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NDIS

We are an NDIS registered allied health service that is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for individuals with a range of disabilities, addressing both physical and mental health needs to promote holistic wellbeing.

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Medicolegal

With over 45 years combined experience, we use our expertise as occupational therapists to provide objective and comprehensive assessments, expert opinions and highly detailed reports to support the plaintiff’s case.

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Aged Care

We offer a range of interventions to promote independence, mobility, accessibility and safety including assessment and prescription of assistive technologies and equipment, and both minor and complex home modifications.

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General Enquiry

Have any questions about our service, or wish to speak with us directly? You may find the answer to your query in our FAQs section. Alternatively, please leave us your contact details and one of our team will be in contact within 24 hours.

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Evolve Therapy Collective proudly acknowledges the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters upon which our head office sits and where we live. We recognise their continuous connection to country and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Evolve Therapy Collective proudly acknowledges the Ngandowal and Minyungbal speaking people of the Bundjalung Country as being the traditional owners and custodians of the land and waters upon which our head office sits and where we live. We recognise their continuous connection to country and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
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Sarah Connolly Senior Occupational Therapist

Sarah Connolly

Senior Occupational Therapist

Sarah was born and raised in Rockhampton, Central Queensland. After finishing high school she completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at The University of Queensland in Brisbane.
Sarah commenced her Occupational Therapy career at Tweed Heads Hospital in 2015. Sarah’s passion for travel has seen her adventure around the world where she has worked as an OT in London National Health Service and most recently in New Zealand for the District Health Board and Vocational Rehabilitation settings.  Sarah has 10 years experience working with a variety of clients and gained clinical skills in functional assessments, equipment prescription, stroke rehabilitation, minor home modifications, cognitive assessments and memory strategies to support independent living at home. Away from work, Sarah loves the outdoors including hiking, surfing, camping, playing water polo and spending time with family and friends.
OT Home Safety Assessment

Zain Constantine

Psychologist

Zain Constantine was born in a small coastal town in Tasmania, but has lived in the Tweed Heads/Southern Gold Coast area for the past 30 years. Zain graduated from Bond University with a Bachelor Social Science (Psychology) with Honours 2009, and completed his provisional internship through Tweed Heads Mental Health Services. 

Prior to becoming a registered psychologist Zain spent several years in the community services sector working in the areas of mental health and disability out reach and supported living, COPMI (Children of Parents with a Mental Illness), and mental health education programs for school children.

Zain’s current work as a psychologist has him working with clients experiencing a wide variety of psychological issues ranging from schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, major depression, anxiety disorders and complex trauma. Through this diversity of clientele, Zain is experienced and confident in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health issues and clients with complex histories and support needs.

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Amber Correy

Exercise Physiologist

Amber completed her undergraduate of Exercise and Sports Science in 2014 at University of Sydney and her Masters in Exercise Physiology (Clinical Rehabilitation) at Charles Stuart university in 2015. Since becoming qualified, she has worked for various private Allied Health clinics as well as most recently working at various Mental Health units across NSW. 

She has a particular interest in educating and demonstrating the benefits of exercise on mental health conditions with a strong focus on achieving behavioural/lifestyle change. She can also work with those with physical disabilities and other chronic conditions, including all types of heart diseases and diabetes (Type 1 and 2), weight loss/control and nutrition planning, pre/post-operative rehabilitation, arthritis and osteoporosis, respiratory diseases, metabolic issues, chronic pain and fatigue, kidney complications, cancer and chemotherapy, falls prevention, balance and other conditions associated with ageing.

 

The main aim of an Accredited Exercise Physiologist is to prevent or manage chronic disease, disability or injury and assist in restoring one’s optimal physical function, health or wellness through safely delivered and specifically tailored exercise as well as assist in health and physical activity education, advice, support and lifestyle modification with a strong focus on achieving behavioural change.

OT Home Safety Assessment

Teigan Miller

Occupational Therapist

Teigan grew up on the Central Coast of New South Wales and relocated to the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast area to complete her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, where she graduated from Southern Cross University in 2021.

 

Teigan is passionate about helping people to live their best life and feel empowered. She enjoys helping people to do the things they never thought were possible. Teigan works collaboratively and compassionately with clients, families, and supports to help clients achieve their goals. Through her experiences in various student placements, Teigan has had opportunities to work in both public and private settings in hospital, school, and community OT roles. Teigan has had experience in rehabilitation, mental health, aged-care, and health promotion roles, and enjoys utilising therapeutic interventions and assistive technology to promote independence. Being a new graduate Teigan is excited to start specialising in an area of occupational therapy and is committed to ongoing professional development.

Outside of work Teigan enjoys playing footy, camping, adventuring, and spending time with her friends and family.

Philippa Ludwig

Senior Occupational Therapist

Philippa was born and raised in South Australia.  After graduating from high school, she obtained her Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy in 2000 and commenced her career in the rural community mental health services of South Australia’s Riverland and Victoria’s Riverina districts.

After a hiatus in Canada, Philippa returned to work in the mental health field as a mental health counsellor for the Riverland Division of General Practice, before moving to the Gold Coast to work primarily in the public community mental health sector in the areas of case management, psychosocial recovery and partnerships coordination. Throughout this time, Philippa has gained extensive skills working with a variety of mental health conditions and intellectual disability, with a particular interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Away from work, Philippa loves spending time with her family, including her dog, mountain biking (she holds an introductory mountain bike coach qualification), going to concerts and spending time at the beach.  

Fiona Williams

Co-Director  | Occupational Therapist

Fiona was born and raised in the picturesque north coast of Northern Ireland. She emigrated to Australia in 1990 and obtained her BA in Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland in 1997. She has worked in a variety of public health settings across both the Gold Coast and Northern NSW including inpatient and community mental health, mental health rehabilitation, mental health mobile intensive treatment, senior OT supervision role and mental health recovery and partnership coordination. 

In addition, Fiona has worked in the private sector as an OT for 15 years, which has led to her having extensive experience in the area of medico-legal assessments and report writing. She is also a guest lecturer at Southern Cross University. Away from work, Fiona enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, bushwalking, photography, going to the beach and travelling.