WHO WE ARE
JUSTINE SHIRCORE
Justine is an experienced paediatric occupational therapist who is passionate about supporting children to develop their skills to feel successful and confident in a range of environments. She also has a strong belief in supporting both the child as well as their family through education and modelling of strategies through play. Justine works hard to provide a therapy space where children and their parents feel nurtured, connected, safe and calm so that they have the capacity to take on new skills and strategies provided during therapy groups.
For the year of 2022, Justine travelled around Australia in a caravan with her family which reinforced for her, first hand, what research tells us about the importance of spending time in nature for a child’s regulation, emotional and physical growth. It provided her and her family with a sense of calmness, joy and creativity which promoted confidence and success in every-day activities.
Justine has worked as an occupational therapist for over 10 years, specialising in early intervention for children with neurodevelopmental differences through play-based therapy. She has had experience working in government and not-for-profit organisations and has spent four years working in a private practice where she built strong connections with her clients and families.
Justine has a particular interest in working with children with neurodevelopmental differences like autism and is also invested in working closely with their families. She actively seeks out professional development opportunities to keep up with current and emerging evidence. Justine has experience working in the following areas; autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay (GDD), down syndrome, undiagnosed social emotional development difficulties, speech and language delays, gross and fine motor delays and mental health disorders including anxiety.
Justine maintains a current Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) registration and is also a member with the Developmental Occupational Therapist (DOT WA) organisation.
Justine and her husband have two children and a fur baby. They love spending precious time together outdoors, particularly at the beach and really enjoy spending quality time with their family and friends.
KAHLIA WINGFIELD
Kahlia is a compassionate and experienced paediatric occupational therapist, dedicated to supporting children and adolescents in their unique journeys of growth, development, and well-being. With years of experience, she has honed her skills in helping children and young people who may be navigating a range of neurodiverse experiences, such as autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, global developmental delay (GDD), social-emotional development challenges, speech and language delays, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorders.
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Kahlia is deeply committed to understanding each child as an individual, recognizing that every child exists within a larger context of family, school, and community. She believes that therapy should be flexible and integrated into natural environments, whether that’s at home, school, or other settings where children feel most comfortable and empowered.
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By working closely with families, teachers, and support networks, Kahlia helps her clients thrive in all areas of life, fostering an environment of understanding, respect, and collaboration. She is passionate about her work, and her approach is always grounded in empathy and a belief in each child’s potential.
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Kahlia maintains current registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Agency), and holds an endorsement in Mental Health through Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA).
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With her caring, playful nature, Kahlia connects easily with children and adolescents, using creativity and fun to engage her clients in the therapeutic process. She approaches each session with flexibility, adapting to each individual’s needs to ensure they receive the best support possible. Whether through play, problem-solving, or exploring new activities, Kahlia’s approach makes therapy feel like a natural part of the child’s world.
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When she’s not working, Kahlia enjoys creative pursuits such as pottery or home projects, spending time outdoors, and practicing mindfulness through pilates, yoga or walks with family and friends.
MOLLY BUTLAND
Molly is a certified practicing counsellor who has a strong interest in nature based therapy intervention. Molly focus's on the mental health of her client's through a holistic approach which uses family intervention, client advocacy, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based practices for young and neurodiverse people. Molly practices through a neuroaffirmative and trauma-informed lens and prioritises 2 child-led and person-centred experience for each client.
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Molly has first-hand and extensive experience working within the neurodiverse family unit and assisting children in building their self-confidence, identity, and independence. In her spare time, Molly loves urban gardening, studying local species of mushrooms, op-shopping and hanging out with her ragdoll cat, Abby!
LEE ROGALASKY
Lee brings a wealth of experience in Paediatric Occupational Therapy and enjoys helping children and families participate in ways that are meaningful, essential, and abundant. She integrates nature, creativity, movement, and adventure into her therapeutic approach, making sessions dynamic and engaging.
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Recently becoming a parent has given Lee an even deeper, more personal understanding of child development and the journey parents experience. Beyond her passion for occupational therapy, she has a long list of favourite pastimes—including Brazilian Forró and contemporary dancing, handstands, Feldenkrais, surfing, beachcombing, swimming, making art, being outdoors, and anything ocean-related. As an OT, she loves discovering and sharing in the passions of those she works with.
CATH FITZHARDINGE
Cath is an Occupational Therapist with over 20 years of experience working in rural, remote and urban settings. She understands that meaningful access to nature is essential for humans to thrive and is a critical determinant of health and wellbeing. Cath supports children, families and organisations to embrace nature connection, health and wellbeing through meaningful occupation (e.g. nature W play) to foster resilience, confidence, curiosity and kindness.
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Having grown up in small WA country towns, Cath deeply values the richness and connection that being, and playing outdoors brings to children, particularly to those living in busy urban environments. Cath shares this passion with her children, their friends and all the children and families she works with, and is so grateful to be living, playing and learning on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodja (Perth, WA).