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.