OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST | PHYSICAL & PSYCHOSOCIAL

Ruby Cheesman

Ruby is our Occupational Therapist, known for her bubbly, warm, and approachable nature, as well as her genuine passion for supporting adults to build confidence, independence, and quality of life in their everyday environments. Ruby supports individuals across both psychosocial and physical occupational therapy presentations, bringing a practical, person-centred approach to her work.

Ruby has a strong interest in adult occupational therapy, psychosocial disability, functional capacity, physical health, and supporting clients to engage more meaningfully in their daily routines, communities, relationships, and goals. She enjoys working collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, support workers, treating teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure therapy feels coordinated, purposeful, and aligned with each person’s needs.

Known for being kind, easy to talk to, and naturally engaging, Ruby places a strong emphasis on rapport-building and creating a therapeutic space where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. She understands the importance of working alongside each person at their own pace, while maintaining a clear focus on practical outcomes, independence, and functional progress.

Originally from country Victoria, Ruby brings a grounded, warm, and down-to-earth energy to her work. Outside of occupational therapy, she loves music, singing, and Pilates, and brings that same sense of energy, connection, and joy into the way she supports her clients and collaborates with the wider team.

    • Adolescent + Adult Clients

    • Aged Care Clients

    • Neurological Disabilities

    • Psychosocial Disabilities

    • Physical Disabilities

    • Reporting: FCA, SDA, SIL, ILO

    • Home + Living Assessment

    • Aids + Equipment Prescription

    • School + Workplace Assessment

    • Disability Support Pension

    • Aged Care Report

    • Complex Developmental Intervention

    • Psychoeducation + Training - Carers, Parents, Teachers + Support Workers

    • Emotional, Sensory + Behavioural Regulation

    • Minor Home Modifications

    • Wheelchairs, 4WW, mobility scooters, seating, shower chairs, bed and mattress prescription

    • Falls prevention

    • Gross + Fine Motor Development

    • Stress + Burnout

    • Routine Development

    • Transition Support (i.e., School to University)

    • Sleep Hygiene + Fatigue Management

    • Memory + Cognition Support

    • Independence + Skill Development for Everyday Activities

    • Community Integration

    • Social Skill Development + Training

    • School + Workplace Development

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Teenagers & Adults

    • Psychosocial Conditions (i.e., Anxiety + Depression)

    • Neurological Conditions (i.e., Autism (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

    • Psychological Condiitons (i.e., BPD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD))

    • Shame, Grief + Loss

    • Emotional Dysregulation

    • Self-Esteem + Confidence Issues

    • Adjustment Issues

    • Anger Issues

    • Indigenous Health

    • Sensory processing + Interoception Issues

    • LGBTQI+ support

    • Pervasive Drive for Autonomy/Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) + Declarative language

    • Self-care (sleep, eating, dressing, toileting,
      daily routines, life skills, independence)

    • Sensory processing + Interoception

    • Mood issues

    • Adjustment difficulties

    • Self-esteem + Confidence

    • School + Workplace Issues

    • Occupational + Vocational Issues

    • Stress + Burnout

    • Social Isolation + Friendship Issues

    • Pain Management

    • Interpersonal + Relationship Issues

  • Monday to Friday

    8:00am to 4:30pm

  • Full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

    Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

    Member of the Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA)

  • NDIS: Yes, Self + Plan Managed

    CTP Insurance: Yes

    Private Health: Yes

    Medicare: Yes

    Comcare: Yes

    Age: 15 +

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