Leah Bigger

TEAM LEADER — MELTON ✽ OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Leah is a dedicated Occupational Therapist who has a passion for running client centered sessions and spending time to develop strong relationships with clients and their families. Leah first entered the disability sector as a Therapy Assistant and Support Coordinator whilst studying her Masters. Leah has supported the Melton and surrounding community for many years and has a strong interest working with adults/teens. Leah enjoys supporting the team at Melton and is passionate about upskilling the staff and promoting the highest level of practice in the field. Leah is a passionate report writer and advocate for the clients she supports.

Leah barracks for Melbourne Demons Football Club and enjoys spending her weekends supporting/tolerating her football team. She also enjoys going out for meals, getting hooked on Netflix series and listening to music. Leah has a pet Groodle called Morty, who is a giant fur baby, who Leah enjoys taking for walks/adventures.

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Leah has completed a range of professional development including:

  • Traffic Jam in My Brain

  • The ALERT Program

  • Secret Agent Society - social skills small group training

  • Professional Resilience – Michelle Bihary

  • Leadership Development Program - Michelle Bihary

  • Strategies for Executive Functioning: Teaching Organisational Concepts and Skills- Michelle Garcia Winner.

  • Using Gaming to support collaborative skills & Positive Autistic Identity - AMAZE

  • Yellow Ladybugs Conference Supporting Autistic Girls Conference 2023, 2024 & 2025

  • Introduction to Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Onwards and Upwards Psychology

Qualifications:

Leah has a qualification of a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy.

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