The following funding is available:
NDIS
We accept self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants
Medicare
We accept Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans
PRIVATE FUNDS
Private payments and health funds are accepted where available to families
We accept self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants
We accept Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans
Private payments and health funds are accepted where available to families
Fiona Gordon is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (Dietitians Australia), graduating from the University of Wollongong in 2008. She supports families and children across the Illawarra with mealtime guidance and a positive, neurodiversity-affirming approach to food.
Fiona commonly assists with disabilities, food intolerances and eating difficulties, including ARFID, focusing on confident feeding, reduced stress at mealtimes, and practical nutrition that helps children grow and thrive.
Sunny Apete joined Koru after a successful student placement and now provides calm, practical therapy support across clinic, home and school settings. Working alongside our clinicians, she helps children work towards their goals through play-based, everyday activities and keeps things simple for families with clear communication and easy home strategies. Her style is warm, patient and child-focused, so sessions feel welcoming and achievable.
Based on the NSW South Coast, Sunny supports our families south of Kiama, including Nowra, Bomaderry and the wider Shoalhaven. She coordinates closely with our OTs, EPs and Creative Arts Therapist so care is consistent across environments, and she loves celebrating the small wins that build confidence and participation over time.
Deb Hanslow is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Allied Health Assistant at Koru Allied Therapies, currently completing her Master of Occupational Therapy. With a background in dance teaching, gymnastics coaching and swim instruction, Deb helps children build confidence, develop functional skills and take part in the activities they love.
She works from a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach and is passionate about inclusive sport and recreation programs that support kids of all abilities to learn, grow and thrive.
At Koru, Deb also facilitates group, holiday & hydrotherapy programs, learn more by clicking the buttons below:
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Taylah is part of the Client Services & Administration team at Koru Allied Therapies, welcoming families and keeping bookings and communication running smoothly. With a Cert III in Allied Health Assistance and ongoing OT study, Taylah also supports clinicians as an AHA when needed, helping sessions run efficiently and ensuring a positive experience for children and families.
Ebony Poort is an Occupational Therapist and proud local, bringing a calm, neuro-affirming approach to therapy. Her sessions are play-based and practical, with a focus on regulation, attention, fine motor skills and social connection so progress shows up at home, school and in the community.
Ebony is developing further skills in DIR Floortime and LEGO®-based therapy and loves tailoring activities to each child’s interests and energy. She works closely with families, teachers and our clinical team to set clear, achievable goals and simple home strategies that fit real life.
What she enjoys most is seeing children grow in confidence—celebrating the small wins that add up over time and helping them participate more fully in the things that matter to them.
Katelen De Coster is part of the Client Services & Administration team at Koru Allied Therapies. She welcomes families, manages enquiries and bookings, and keeps communication running smoothly.
Katelen is studying a Bachelor of Exercise Science with an interest in becoming an Exercise Physiologist, bringing a practical, movement-aware perspective to her client support role.
Teagan joined Koru Allied Therapies in April 2022 as we prepared to open our Therapy Hub. She keeps the team organised and the hub running smoothly, coordinating bookings and supporting families with a friendly, efficient approach. As part of our admin and client services team, Teagan works closely with clinicians and fellow admin to ensure clear communication and a great experience from first contact to ongoing care.
Amber is a recently graduated creative arts therapist who is specialised in providing Dance and Movement therapy. We are excited to announce she will be providing her services to Koru Allied Therapies. Amber is a member of the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA).
Amber enjoys utilising her Allied Health skills to support a range of therapeutic goals. Goals are individualised and can include: emotional identification and regulation, developing social skills, communication and connection with others, increasing body awareness, supporting self-expression and creativity, development of motor skills and developing a positive sense of self.
Chelsea is our Allied Health Assistant, providing therapy and support services to our children and families.
Chelsea has a training background as a School Learning Support Officer (SLSO) and supporting kids to thrive in their learning and developmental goals.
Chelsea works with our allied health therapists to deliver agreed therapy and support goals in our rooms, as well as in homes and schools.
DIRECTOR + EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Neville Coleman is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Co-Director at Koru Allied Therapies. He supports children, teens and adults to build movement confidence, strength and endurance so everyday life, work and sport feel more achievable.
His sessions combine playful, goal-focused activities for kids with evidence-informed exercise and conditioning for adults. Neville’s key areas include musculoskeletal rehab, persistent pain, deconditioning, return-to-work/sport, and general fitness. He collaborates closely with Koru’s therapy team, GPs and other clinicians, and works in a calm, neuro-affirming way so people feel safe and supported.
DIRECTOR + OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Kate has been working as an Occupational Therapist with children and their families for over 10 years.
She is passionate about a family centred service and using a coaching style to help empower families to support their children to participate every single day. Kate has completed further training to provide feeding and mealtime therapy.
Kate has worked with children and families with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, genetic conditions, autism and neurological conditions.
DIRECTOR + OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Kate has been working as an Occupational Therapist with children and their families for over 10 years.
She is passionate about a family centred service and using a coaching style to help empower families to support their children to participate every single day. Kate has completed further training to provide feeding and mealtime therapy.
Kate has worked with children and families with a wide range of needs, including learning difficulties, genetic conditions, autism and neurological conditions.
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