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National Personnel Listing

October 2020

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www.livebig.com.au [email protected]

Contacts

Lyudmyla Dendtler General Manager 0419 314 654

NATIONAL TEAM

Ania Tkaczyk Corporate Services Coordinator 0447 404 222

Cheryl Prasad Discipline Specialist - Speech Pathology 0417 446 126

Koeun Na Discipline Specialist - Physiotherapy 0428 055 674

Jessica Suh Discipline Specialist - Occupational Therapy 0429 117 648

NSW TEAM

George Wang Consultant - Psychology

Natalie Wong Consultant – Occupational Therapy

Desiree Bent Consultant - Speech Pathology

Joanna Peel Consultant - Physiotherapy

Nimeesha Kumar Consultant - Physiotherapy

Jenny Tran Consultant - Exercise Physiotherapy

VIC TEAM

Monica Hainal Consultant – Psychology

Tommy Lee Consultant - Occupational Therapy

Brian Dong Consultant – Occupational Therapy

Isabel Wang Consultant - Occupational Therapy

Sue Ferguson Consultant - Occupational Therapy

Craig Fisher Consultant - Speech Pathology

Ron Bateman Consultant - Physiotherapy

Peter Guerra Consultant - Physiotherapy

Rhea Torres Consultant - Physiotherapy

Vineet Singla Consultant - Physiotherapy

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National Team

General Manager: Lyudmyla Dendtler | [email protected] | 0419 314 654

Lyudmyla Dendtler General Manager

Qualifications / Accreditations

- Bachelor of Inclusive Education and Disability Studies, Welfare - Diploma in Business Management - Certificate IV In training and Assessment - Graduate and member of the Australian Applied Management

Colloquium.

Video Profile

https://youtu.be/qLFc6zs7DIU

Specialist Skills

Lyudmyla has over 20 years’ experience in the disability sector, with a long track record in senior roles working for large providers. She has lead teams during the transition from block funding to individual funding under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has supported the implementation of quality and sustainable service models in therapy, group and individual supports.

Commencing her career as a social educator, working with people with dual diagnosis and mental health together with their support systems, Lyudmyla has developed compassion and understanding of challenges that many people experience in the everyday lives, this enabled her to deliver on customer and program outcomes.

Lyudmyla is a passionate advocate for person-cantered support and she thrives on building capable and passionate team to deliver on client goals and making a difference in people’s lives.

Since joining LiveBig in early 2020, Lyudmyla leads the organisation with support from highly energetic team of allied health professionals and administration staff, to deliver best quality services to our clients.

mailto:[email protected]

https://youtu.be/qLFc6zs7DIU

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Ania Tkaczyk

Corporate Services Coordinator


- CELTA (QCF) - Cambridge ESOL Level 5 Certificate in

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University

of Cambridge

- Master of Arts - English Studies, Business & Economics,

Silesian School of Economics and Languages, Poland

- Bachelor of Arts - English Studies, Business & Economics,

Silesian School of Economics and Languages, Poland

Specialist Skills

Ania possesses over 10 years of administration experience. She has strong attention to detail and can work in fast paced environments. With many years of developing her personal skills, she has been able to advance her professional career by doing course in leadership and management, media, and customer service.

Ania has been recognised for her customer service skills within the company and has valuable experience working with clients from all backgrounds and all ages.

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Cheryl Prasad

Discipline Specialist - Speech Pathology


- Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Sydney

- Registration number: 21213

Video Profile

https://youtu.be/_N_7V_lUNyY

Specialist Skills

Cheryl is a Speech Pathologist who has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages from children to the

elderly who have presented with a range of communication and swallowing difficulties. Cheryl has experience offering

services in a range of settings such as hospitals, schools, private practice and in the community.

She has worked independently as well as part of a larger team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists,

Psychologists, teachers, doctors, nurses and social workers. Her experience includes:

Paediatrics: Speech and language delay/disorders, feeding & swallowing, fluency, NDIS participants, Autism

Spectrum Disorders (ASD), moderate to severe physical and/or intellectual delay/disabilities with complex

communication needs and co-morbidities for example, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Adult: Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services (head and neck, voice disorders, stroke, Parkinson’s

disease, Aphasia, Dyspraxia, Dysphasia, Dysarthria, Dysphagia) as well as those mentioned above.

As our Discipline Specialist, she is responsible for supporting our Speech Pathology team to deliver successful

outcomes for our clients and their stakeholders, through best practice and innovative services.

Cheryl holds a range of certifications in therapy programs and techniques such as:

- PECS Level (1 & 2) Training - Infant Feeding Foundations - Neonatal Feeding - Cognitive Rehabilitation

- Lidcombe Program - Key Word Sign - AUSLAN Sign (Level 1 & 2)

These techniques are combined with evidence-based practice when working with our clients, their families/carers and

other stakeholders, to develop an individualised therapy plan to support our client’s needs.

https://youtu.be/_N_7V_lUNyY

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Koeun Na

Discipline Specialist – Physiotherapy


- Bachelor of Health Science | Masters of Physiotherapy

- APAM, AHPRA - PHY0001939927

Video Profile

https://youtu.be/PBMJGkyt_bU

Specialist Skills

Koeun is a registered APA physiotherapist with a demonstrated history of delivering successful outcomes within

clinical physiotherapy, rehabilitation, health and fitness and onsite health and safety.

Koeun has industry experience working with clients, of all ages, who have presented with a musculoskeletal,

neurological and/or cardiorespiratory condition.

- Private Practices and Medical Centres

- Hospital and Aged Care Settings

- Corporate Clientele (Westpac, Australia Post, StarTrack and Toll Logistics)

- NDIS

- Occupational Rehab (WorkCover and CTP)

As our Discipline Specialist, he is responsible for supporting our Physiotherapy team to deliver successful outcomes

and creative solutions for our clients, through best practice and innovative services.

Koeun has completed several speciality qualifications which allows him to provide the highest standard of care to his

clients:

- APA Musculoskeletal Segmental and Dry Needling - ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1 - DMA Pilates (Reformer and Matwork) - Introduction to Mulligan’s Mobilisations with Movement - Occupational Health and Safety in Physiotherapy

These certifications, courses and techniques are combined with evidence-based practice to deliver a personalised

physiotherapy plan aimed at addressing the unique needs of each of our individual clients.

https://youtu.be/PBMJGkyt_bU

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Jessica Suh

Discipline Specialist - Occupational Therapy


- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy),

University of Sydney

- AHPRA - OCC0001831496

Other Languages

- Korean (fluent)

Video Profile

https://youtu.be/B9xsa0N9BuE

Specialist Skills

Jessica is an occupational therapist who has experience working with clients of all ages from paediatrics, adults and older adults. She has worked closely with CALD families and within the NDIS. Jessica is confident providing assessment for clients with various diagnostic backgrounds, including mental health (e.g. Generalised anxiety and depression, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder), sensory processing difficulties and physical disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, premature birth related developmental motor delay, rare genetic disorders). As our Discipline Specialist, she is responsible for working with our multidisciplinary team to work towards the

individual’s goals. Her approach to treatment is tailored to the individual and can include minor home modifications or

equipment prescriptions including:

- Level1/2 (Low cost low risk consumables that can be purchased off the shelf) - Level 3/4 (Higher risk, higher cost assistive technology, adaptive equipment that often require prescription and

trial)

Jessica has completed the following courses and training:

- DIR Floortime 101 - Traffic Jam in My Brain - TheraSuit Method which includes training for TheraSuit and Universal Exercise Unit (TheraSuit LLC) - Therapeutic Listening (Vital Links) - Basic Home Modifications Course (OTA) - Primitive Reflexes (Sensational Brain)

https://youtu.be/B9xsa0N9BuE

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NSW


George Wang

Consultant – Psychology


- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Western Sydney

- AHPRA - PSY0001824220

Video Profile

https://youtu.be/qAZrtkvfqpI

Specialist Skills

George has experience working as a psychologist within school and private settings, having worked closely with adults

living with severe mental illness. He possesses in-depth knowledge of WHS, risk management, code of ethics, national

laws and acts. He is competent in the use of the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual Fifth edition.

George excels in his ability to develop a formulation and hypothesis, associate it with the relevant research and

independently conduct intervention and revise. He is confident in:

- administering, interpreting, and integrating a range of assessment devices - psychometric report writing - interviewing and developmental case history - NDIS Reports (including initial assessment and progress reports)

He is able to form a positive working alliance with a variety of clients, family members and stakeholders and is

competent working with a range of psychotherapies and behavioural therapies such as CBT and ACT.


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Natalie Wong

Consultant - Occupational Therapy


- Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)

- AHPRA - OCC0002087367

Other Languages

- Cantonese (Native)

- English and Mandarin (Fluent)

Specialist Skills

Natalie is an occupational therapist who has close to four years’ experience working with clients of all ages, with her latest employment prior to coming to LiveBig being in the aged care. Natalie is confident providing assessment for clients with various diagnostic backgrounds, including mental health, sensory processing difficulties and physical disabilities (e.g. cerebral palsy, premature birth related developmental motor delay, rare genetic disorders). Natalie is experienced in the following assessment and therapy types:

- Conducting cognitive and functional assessments and programs - Review functional status and falls risk, education and prevention for older adults or those impacted by their

disability - Conducting pain management programs - Delivering group exercises - Provision of upper limb therapy - Conducting outdoor mobility and transfers’ practice - Conducting Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) assessment for pain management and mobility

Natalie worked in a variety of clinical settings including community, aged care facilities, and rehab hospitals including

Holroyd Private Hospital and Metro Rehab Hospital.

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Desiree Bent

Consultant - Speech Pathology


- Bachelor of Applied Science, University of Sydney

- Bachelor of Science, James Cook University

- Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Technology

Specialist Skills

Desiree possesses 2 years’ experience working as a Speech Pathologist in both community and school settings.

As a consultant, she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes for our clients, through best practice and

innovative services. She has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages, who have presented with a range of

speech, language, voice, swallowing, communication, fluency, and literacy difficulties.

Paediatrics: Speech and language delay/disorders, feeding & swallowing, fluency, NDIS participants, Autism

Spectrum Disorders (ASD), moderate to severe physical and/or intellectual delay/disabilities with complex

communication needs and co-morbidities i.e. oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), Attention Deficit

Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Adult: Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services (AAC, PECS,WAB and CELF-5)

Desiree holds a range of certifications in therapy programs and techniques. These techniques are combined with

evidence-based practice when working with our clients and their families/carers, to suit each individual’s needs.

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Joanna Peel

Consultant – Physiotherapy


- Guy’s Hospital School of Physiotherapy - Graduate Diploma of Physiotherapy - AHPRA – PHY0001250049 - WWCC: WWC0100704E

Specialist Skills

Joanna possesses over 20 years’ experience in physiotherapy services. She has experience in the provision of complex physiotherapy services including:

- Varied clinical experience – both acute and community across all age groups - Assessments and program development

Joanna has three years’ experience working within NDIA framework exposure providing assessment and intervention for conditions included but not limited to: sensory impairment, physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Retts syndrome and developmental delay.

Exposure to working with all age groups, in various community settings.

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Nimeesha Kumar

Consultant - Physiotherapy


- Bachelor of Health Science

- Masters of Physiotherapy

AHPRA - PHY0002083345

Specialist Skills

Nimeesha possesses over 3 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist in community, corporate, aged care,

private, onsite and hospital and occupational rehab settings.

As a consultant she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes and creative solutions for our clients, through best

practice and innovative services. Nimeesha has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages.

Certifications: Nimeesha has registrations including:

- APA - AHPRA- Full, unrestricted registration - SIRA provider number

These certifications and techniques are combined with evidence-based practice to deliver a personalised


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Jenny Tran

Consultant – Exercise Physiotherapy


Bachelor of Exercise Physiology

Specialist Skills

Jenny possesses two years’ experience working as a Accredited Exercise physiologist with extensive experience and knowledge within both hospital and community-based rehabilitation sectors. She has experience with NDIS, Home Care Package, DVA, and Medicare funding streams. With special focus on NDIS, geriatrics, general medicine and neurology rehabilitation. As a consultant she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes and creative solutions for our clients, through best

practice and innovative services. Jenny has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages conducting cardiac

screening, implementing exercise programs, as well as initial and final assessments.

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Monica Hainal

Consultant – Psychology


- Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Victoria University - Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Deakin University - AHPRA - PSY0002185431 - Comcare Accredited – 4196 - NDIA registered

Specialist Skills

Monica possesses over 8 years’ experience in the delivery workplace rehabilitation services under VIC & WA WorkCover, Department of Veteran Affairs, Federal and State Government, TAC, and Life Insurance frameworks and more recently NDIS. She has experience in the provision of complex psychology services including:

- NDIS therapy and assessments - Intelligence scales (Weschler Child and Adult Intelligence scales) - Personality assessments (NEO, PAI) - Employee Assistance Programs - Vocational Assessments - Rehabilitation Counselling

Working with NDIA framework, Monica has developed extensive experience in providing assessment and intervention for conditions included but not limited to: Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Disorders, intellectual disorders, learning difficulties. She works with clients of all ages and disability and is passionate about providing holistic support and working in partnership with the participant to achieve their goals.


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Tommy Lee



- Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) in Sociology,

Hong Kong Shue Yan University

- Master of Occupational Therapy, University of Sydney

- AHPRA - OCC0002340239

Other Languages

- Mandarin (full working proficiency)

- Cantonese (native)

Specialist Skills

Tommy is an Occupational Therapist with experience in implementing individualised intervention to patients/families

based on their unique needs, including, equipment prescription, Pain management program, Upper limb therapy (e.g.

CIMT), task-specific retraining, relapse prevention, mental health group programs (meditation, sleep hygiene, art-and

craft etc).

Tommy is confident in providing assessment and outcome measures to help clients regain their independence in the

community. This includes Initial/Functional assessment, MoCA/Rudas, Allen’s cognitive level screen assessment,

Manual muscle testing, range motion testing, The Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and Motor

Activity Log.

Tommy has completed the following courses and training:

- CPD: NDIS Assistive Technology and Home Modifications - Falls Prevention Workshop

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Brian Dong



- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Deakin University - Diploma of Health & Science major in psychology, Deakin University

- AHPRA - OCC0002158445

Other Languages

- Mandarin (Fluent)

Specialist Skills

Brian is an occupational therapist who has over three years’ experience working with clients of all ages from paediatrics, adults and older adults. He has worked closely with CALD families and within the NDIS in rehabilitation, aged care, individual home settings and in the community, delivering face to face and telehealth services. Brian is confident providing assessment and therapy for clients with various diagnostic backgrounds. These include:

- Undertaking relevant motor, sensory, play and self-care assessments

- Completing initial assessment, home environment assessment and interventions.

- Completing treatment, functional assessments, and training workshops to older population (falls prevention

and manual handling)

- Equipment prescription and recommendations including pressure care, mobility aid and AT to enhance

independence

- Scooter and community access assessment

- NDIS Reports including initial assessment and progress reports

- Administering and interpreting assessment tools including but not limited to: Peabody Developmental Motor

Scales, Second Edition (PDMS-2), Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, Second Edition (BOT-2),

Sensory Profile, Berry VMI and Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP).

Planning and providing therapy to children with an ASD diagnosis in a transdisciplinary group environment has been his latest focus while working for a private therapy provider in Victoria. In this role Brian has:

- Established treatment goals that are functional, measurable, client-centred and reflect the key limiting factors

- Providing individual and/or group therapy to children in line with identified family centred goals - Incorporated imagination in adapting activities to stimulate clients' needs - Extensive experience in delivering client-centred telehealth services through various platform.

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Isabel Wang



- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Monash University - AHPRA - OCC0002078060

Specialist Skills

Isabel is an experienced NDIS community occupational therapist who has experience working with clients of all ages and disabilities. As a consultant, she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes for our clients, through best practice and

innovative services. Having experience working in the health care industry for many years, Isabel uses her expertise to

help achieve better health and wellbeing for all her clients.

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Sue Ferguson



- Diploma of Occupational Therapy - AHPRA - OCC0002118874

Specialist Skills

Isabel is an experienced community occupational therapist who has experience working with clients of all ages and

disabilities. Her experience includes, but is not limited to, DHS, HACC, NDIS, TAC and local government agencies. She

conducts various assessment types - Functional, Safety, Access, Service needs, Sensory, Aids and Equipment, Home

Modifications, Psychosocial. (mental health) and My Aged Care (Home Service, Aids and Equipment and Home Mod’s) As a consultant, she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes for our clients, through best practice and

innovative services. Having experience working in the health care industry for many years, Sue uses her expertise to

help achieve better health and wellbeing for all her clients.

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Craig Fisher

Consultant - Speech Pathology


- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Latrobe University

- Masters of Speech Pathology, Latrobe University

Specialist Skills

Craig has one year experience working as a Speech Pathologist in school settings.

As a consultant, he is responsible in delivering successful outcomes for our clients, through best practice and

innovative services. He has valuable experience working with clients, who have presented with a range of speech,

language, voice, swallowing, communication, fluency, and literacy difficulties.

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Ron Bateman



- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Latrobe University

- Bachelor of Podiatry, Latrobe University

- Masters of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Latrobe University

- AHPRA - PHY0001117382

Specialist Skills

Ronnie possesses over 20 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist in community, corporate, aged care, private,

onsite and hospital and occupational rehab settings. His experience includes, but not limited to, hydrotherapy, sports

and spinal injury, orthotic adjustments, and lower limb specializations. He has also worked as a lecturer at RMIT to

delivery his knowledge and expertise in Physiotherapy.

As a consultant he is responsible in delivering successful outcomes and creative solutions for our clients, through best

practice and innovative services. Ronnie has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages.

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Peter Guerra



- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Latrobe University

- Radiology for Physiotherapist, University of Melbourne

- AHPRA - PHY0001333177

- RAD190001

Specialist Skills

Peter possesses over 20 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist in community, corporate, aged care, private,

onsite and hospital and occupational rehab settings.


practice and innovative services. Peter has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages.

Certifications: Peter has registrations including:

- Australian Physiotherapy Association (APAM) - Full member 1997 to present. Student member 1996. - Emergency Department National Group - Musculoskeletal National Group - Orthopaedic National Group - Sports National Group - Australian Association of Orthopaedic and Manipulative Therapists (OMTA) 2003 to present.

These certifications and techniques are combined with evidence-based practice to deliver a personalised


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Rhea Torres



- Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Monash University

- Bachelor of Science, Monash University

- Doctor of Physiotherapy, University of Melbourne

- AHPRA – PHY0002314872

Specialist Skills

Rhea is an experience physiotherapist delivering services to customers in community settings.

As a consultant she is responsible in delivering successful outcomes and creative solutions for our clients, through best

practice and innovative services. Rhea has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages.

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Vineet Singla



- Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Kurukshetra University

- Master of Clinical Physiotherapy, Curtin University

- AHPRA - PHY0001810326

Specialist Skills

Vineet possesses over 10 years’ experience working as a physiotherapist in community, corporate, aged care, private,

onsite and hospital and occupational rehab settings.


practice and innovative services. Vineet has valuable experience working with clients, of all ages.

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