Georgia Werndly
Occupational Therapist
Georgia is a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist dedicated to providing neuroaffirming, person-centred therapy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Her current area of focus involves supporting people who are Autistic, have ADHD, Dyslexia, Down syndrome, and intellectual impairment, among other neurodivergent profiles, as well as chronic pain conditions. Prior to becoming an OT, Georgia worked as a support worker for five years.
Georgia’s approach is grounded in respect for unique strengths, varying communication levels and sensory needs. She can help build practical, sustainable strategies and accommodations that support people in doing the things that matter most to them in everyday life. This might include personal care routines, meal preparation, home management tasks, sleep optimisation, community access, education and/or employment, leisure activities and fostering social connections.
Georgia also provides assessments for the NDIS and Centrelink, including Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), Assistive Technology applications, Home and Living supports, Disability Support Pension applications and sensory processing evaluations. Her assessments are thorough and focused on identifying supports that genuinely enhance autonomy and quality of life.
Outside of work, Georgia enjoys hiking, camping, and beach trips, often accompanied by her pets and a good playlist. Her love of nature and animals influences her therapy style, which values the power of meaningful activity and connection with the world around us in ways that feel safe and accessible.
Georgia supports individuals of all ages and offers sessions in the clinic, community, school, and via telehealth. She is committed to helping each person thrive as their authentic self, with therapy that is respectful, inclusive, and strengths-based.
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Qualifications
– Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy (Edith Cowan University)
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Clinical Experience
– 5+ years working with the NDIS
- 5+ years working as a Support Worker prior to completing degree in OT.
- Supports ASD, ADHD, Intellectual Impairment across all ages
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Works With
– Children (5–12)
– Teens (13–18)
– Adults (18+) -
Therapeutic Approach
- Neuro affirming approach
- Trauma informed, person centred care
- Strengths and interests based
- Sensory processing framework
- Environmental accommodations
- Assistive Technology (AT)
- Activities of daily living (ADL) training
- Person-Environment-Occupational (PEO) Model
- Nature based therapy
- interoceptive Awareness
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Special Areas of Interest
- Genetic and neurodevelopment disabilities
-Intellectual Impairment (II)
- ADHD
- Down Syndrome
- Autism
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Developmentental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Nature Based Therapy
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Outside the Clinic
Georgia loves spending time in the outdoors, hiking, playing sport, camping, surfing and Gardening. She enjoys travelling and spending time with friends. Georgia is an avid lover of Music and used to be a DJ.