SOUTHERN OT
Empowering our clients to make informed decisions for safe driving
Niki McDonagh BOccThy
With 24 years of experience as an occupational therapist, Niki brings a breadth of knowledge, skills, and expertise to assess the functional capacity of the driver. She is passionate about empowering people through engagement in activities, including driving. Her area of expertise is Neurological Rehabilitation, and she is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Dementia at UTAS to continue her ongoing education.
Niki is available to speak in forums on topics such as Seniors and Driving, Dementia and Driving, Healthy Active Ageing, and Reablement Strategies.
2008 - Current
Southern OT
Principal Occupational Therapist in Neurological Rehabilitation - Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, MS, Guillian Barre, Dementia, MND. Guest Lecturer - UNSW, Masters of Neuropsychology, 2024 Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor Certificate - Institute of Driver Health, 2022 Guest Lecturer - Australian Catholic University, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, 2022 COPE (Care of People with Dementia in their Environments) Certificate, COPE Australia, 20202021
Univeristy of NSW
Research Officer Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) Co-Design and Pilot Study: A Novel Social Cognition Intervention for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment.2018 - Current (Consulting Role)
University of Sydney
Research Officer Pilot Study: Improving the Social Health of Community-Dwelling Older People Living with Dementia through a Reablement Program.2002 - 2008
NSW Health
Project Officer at NSW Health - Program of Appliances for Disabled People, 2007 Calvary Health Care - Equipment Loan Pool Manager, 2006 Senior Occupational Therapist in Neurological Rehabilitation - St George Hospital, 2002-20062001
QLD Health
Royal Brisbane Hospital OT Graduate Program2000
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy