Allied Health and Customer Service have always been Alex’s two main passions. The ability to assist people to live their lives in a fulfilled way and to also put a smile on their face. What could be better than that? A career in Occupational Therapy, working across various sectors of the Allied Health Industry enabled Alex to combine both these passions for 8 years. However, big life changes such as becoming a mum and Covid closing international borders (Alex was just about to move to Glasgow to live with her husband and daughter for 18 months) meant that priorities would change. Several years later and now a mum to two beautiful little girls, Alex’s transition to working in the area of Allied Health Reception and Administration, has been a great fit. Alex brings her experience, along with her wealth of Allied Health knowledge, bubbly personality and love of children to the Lively Eaters Support Services Team.

Jasmine is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who has a strong passion for working and having fun with children. With a history of experience within schools and in Out of School Hours Care (OSHC), she enjoys building strong connections with a diverse range of children and determining what sparks their interests. Educating others has stemmed into dietetics and she has a passion for sharing her knowledge of food and nutrition with others through food-driven strategies and feeding therapy.

Zara is a certified practising Speech Pathologist. She has previous experience working in the NDIS sector supporting children in a range of areas. Having firstly started her journey at Lively Eaters with the student program, Zara found her love for paediatric feeding and swallowing. Committed to individualised care, Zara is ready to work collaboratively with each child and family, tailoring goals and interactions that are realistic and meaningful.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Languages
Master of Speech Pathology
Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Lisa has been supporting children and young people in meeting their goals across a range of settings over the last 4 years. She has a passion for implementing fun, creative and evidence-based sessions for children with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability, Oppositional Defiance Disorder and Chromosomal Disorders. Lisa has created and implemented specific social skills groups for girls with autism, and she strives to use and employ neuro-affirming language and practice. Lisa identifies and respects that all families and young people are unique with their own experiences, and she strives to champion the strengths and skills of each child and family unit.

Anika is studying a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of South Australia. She has worked in a range of customer service/administration roles across different healthcare industries including pharmacy, radiology and mental health. Anika studied a Bachelor of Midwifery for 3 years after finishing school, so she has delivered a total of 20 babies! Due to COVID-19 interrupting her studies/travel plans, she has since decided to try something new with a passion for mental health. She hopes to gain more experience within the allied health field and brings her compassion for families to her role in Support Services at Lively Eaters