Barbara Ballinger
Director and Principal Occupational Therapist Barbara is an occupational therapist who returned to Bundaberg in 2003 and later, in 2006, established Bundaberg Occupational Therapy. She is a local Bundaberg girl who has worked in hospital, community health and private settings across Australia. She enjoys working in hand and upper limb rehabilitation, and in the treatment of children. Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (University of QLD) Memberships Member of Occupational Therapy Australia Associate Member of The Australian Hand Therapy Association Associate Member of The Queensland Hand Surgery Society Areas Of Interest Hand and upper limb rehabilitation, splinting/casting, paediatric therapy especially with sensory integration approach |
Hayley McKay
Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy) Hayley joined our team in 2014 to work with hand therapy clients. She graduated from the University of Queensland. As a new graduate, she worked in the North Burnett and gained valuable all round skills. She then completed a 2 year working visa based in the UK where she worked in burns, scar management, hands and plastic surgery. Hayley has completed additional courses in post surgery trauma, pain management and sports injuries. Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (University of QLD) Memberships Associate Member of The Australian Hand Therapy Association Areas of Interest Hand and upper limb rehabilitation, scar management, oedema management |
Green Sung
Occupational Therapist (Hand Therapy) Green studied occupational therapy at the University of Queensland. In 2014, she has started her career in Bundaberg and has been a local since. She has extensive experience in working with clients in community settings. She has special interest in upper limb rehabilitation and joined our team as a part time therapist in August 2022. Qualifications Master of Occupational Therapy (University of QLD) Memberships Occupational Therapy Australia Areas of Interest Hand and upper limb rehabilitation |
Gemma Osborne
Occupational Therapist (Paediatric Therapy) Gemma joined us full time in 2018. She graduated from Occupational Therapy at CQ University in 2017. She has been a Bundaberg local since 2010. Some families may know Gemma from her time working at the YMCA in Y-mazing, Disability Services, and the YMCA creche. As a student Gemma gained experience during local placements working with children. She also worked on Thursday Island in the hospital and community. Gemma works with children from 2 – 17 years and runs social skills groups twice a year. Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Memberships Member of Occupational Therapy Australia Areas of Interest Sensory processing and integration, working with children who have autism and their families, Early Childhood Intervention. |
Karla Graham
Occupational Therapist (Paediatric Therapy) Karla joined our team in January 2020 to work full-time with children and their families and she enjoys running Lego group twice per year. She was born and grew up in Bundaberg and completed her Occupational Therapy degree at CQ University in Bundaberg in 2017. As a student and new graduate, she gained experience working with clients in community and mental health settings. Qualifications Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) Memberships Member of Occupational Therapy Australia. Areas of interest Paediatrics, sensory integration, mental health and trauma-informed practice, early intervention, occupational justice. |
Kerryn Logan
Occupational Therapist (Paediatric Therapy) Kerryn is an occupational therapist who moved to Bundaberg in 2019. Since graduating in 2011, she has worked as an occupational therapist with children in a variety of settings, including private clinics, schools, disability services and early intervention services. Kerryn enjoys working with families to support their children to maximise their engagement, participation, and enjoyment in everyday activities. Kerryn values working collaboratively with a child’s support network to achieve the best results for everyone. Qualification: Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Areas of interest: Working with families and building support networks |
Sandra “Sandy” Harvey
Office Manager/Receptionist Sandy joined our team in 2012. She was born and bred in Bundaberg and is married with 3 grown children. Sandy enjoys running and has developed a passion for trail runs. Her greatest achievement to date is completing her first 100km Ultramarathon in 2020 and will be signing up to do more. Sandy enjoys all aspects of her role of office manager and receptionist. Qualification Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) |
Bianca Maultby
Receptionist Bianca joined the Bundy OT team in January 2019 as a Receptionist. She was born and has lived in Bundaberg all her life and enjoys all aspects of her job, specifically seeing patients reach their goals and grow during their time here at Bundaberg Occupational Therapy. Bianca enjoys most things musical/creative, keeping indoor plants alive and spending time with her friends and family. Qualifications Certificate III in Business Administration |