Ellie Fitzgerald

 

Occupational Therapist - Geelong

Ellie is an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about working with young people to achieve their goals. Ellie enjoys working in a community setting within her hometown of Geelong. In being an Occupational Therapist, Ellie appreciates being able to build strong relationships with participants and their families to support them to live their best lives. Ellie is particularly interested in working with young people to develop their independent living skills, executive functioning, emotional and sensory regulation.

Ellie joined the Geelong Geronimo team in July 2021 and worked as a Pre-Graduate Occupational Therapist whilst she completed her degree, Ellie has been working as an Occupational Therapist since the end of 2021. 

In her spare time, Ellie enjoys walking her dog, Bonnie, hanging out with friends, and op shopping.

Ellie has completed a range of professional development including:

  • ADHD and Autistic Minds – Yellow Ladybugs

  • Disability and Identity – Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA)

  • Kaiko Fidgets Sensory Tools

  • Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia)

  • Professional Resilience – Michelle Bihary

  • Yellow Ladybugs Conference Supporting Autistic Girls 2023

  • An Evidence-Based Approach to improving Interoception - Kelly Mahler

  • Self-Regulation Intervention Using Neuroscience, Sensory Processing Theory, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Techniques

  • Unpacking Affirming Practice - Onwards and Upwards Psychology

  • Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Onwards and Upwards Psychology

  • Yellow Ladybugs Conference Supporting Autistic Girls Conference 2024

 Qualifications:

Ellie has a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from Deakin University in Geelong.