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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, 2020
  • 2021
    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, 2002-2006
  • 2001
    QLD Health
    Royal Brisbane Hospital OT Graduate Program
  • 2000
    University of Queensland
    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
02 9501 5238
First Floor 47 Cawarra Road Caringbah NSW 2229 Note: Mobile/Home Visiting Service for Residents of the Sutherland Shire
info@southernot.com.au

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