Laura Pollock
Director
Occupational Therapist
Laura is a motivated Occupational Therapist who prides herself on building rapport and lasting relationships with participants and their families. Laura joined the disability sector whilst studying and has worked in a variety of roles including as a Support Worker, in accommodation services, volunteering at her local specialist school and as a Support Coordinator. Laura brings this experience in the sector to her role as an Occupational Therapist.
Laura is the Director of Geronimo and oversees both the Melton & Geelong teams whilst also having a caseload of participants.
Laura enjoys spending time outdoors with her kelpie Bo, camping and adventuring.
Laura has completed a range of professional development including:
Traffic Jam in My Brain
The ALERT Program
Secret Agent Society - social skills small group training
SOS Approach to Feeding
Professional Resilience – Michelle Bihary
Leadership Development Program - Michelle Bihary
Internet Gaming Disorder – Black Dog Institute
Using Gaming to support collaborative skills & positive Autistic identity - AMAZE
Yellow Ladybugs Conference Supporting Autistic Girls Conference 2023
Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Unpacking Neuroaffirming Paediatric Practice - Sandhya Menon
An Evidence-Based Approach to improving Interoception - Kelly Mahler
Qualifications:
Laura has a bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from Deakin University in Geelong.