Louise Porter
Occupational Therapist
Louise graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Griffith University. During her studies, she worked as a swimming teacher, supporting children and adults to develop water safety skills and confidence in the water. She is passionate about supporting children and their families to envision and achieve their goals, and she loves living and working within her local community.
Louise is currently completing a Graduate Diploma of Health Promotion to further support local communities in improving health outcomes and access to services. In her free time, she enjoys camping, playing on her Nintendo Switch, doing puzzles, and crafting.
Interest Areas and Additional Training:
Practice approaches: neuro-affirming, family-centered, and play-based
Practice areas: play skills, self-cares, fine and gross motor skills, parenting support, executive functioning, emotional regulation and cooking!
Secret Agent Society (Assistant) – Social Science
Conquering the Puberty Blues – Zei Mei
Zones of Regulation and How Does Your Engine Run?
Social Thinking Curriculum
Continence supports and Toileting
Sensory integration and interoception
Basic Assistive Technology recommendations
Louise is registered as an Occupational Therapist through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is a member of Occupational Therapy Australia (OTAus) and the Australian Health Promotion Agency (AHPA).