Mission:
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To enable adults with ADHD to participate in meaningful life activities, reach their full potential, achieve their goals, and improve general well-being.
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About Lisa Smith
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After a late personal diagnosis, Lisa was inspired to focus her career on supporting other adults with ADHD to achieve their goals through occupational therapy.
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She completed additional training in evidence-based therapy for clients with ADHD and utilises her lived experience of ADHD to provide empathetic and positive support.
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Lisa has worked with adults in the private and public health sector.
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Through occupational rehabilitation, Lisa has assisted clients with physical injuries and mental health issues return to work.
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Within community occupational therapy, she enabled clients with a wide range of mental, physical, and neurological conditions to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.
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Lisa has also taught English for Further Studies at La Trobe University, with a focus on delivering the practical academic skills necessary for successful completion of tertiary education.
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Qualifications
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Master of Occupational Therapy Practice - La Trobe University, Bendigo.
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Certified ADHD Professional Intensive Training Course: Evidence-based Strategies for Managing ADHD across the Lifespan - PESI.
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Bachelor of Arts, Hindi & Indian Studies - La Trobe University, Melbourne.
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Diploma in Hindi - Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, New Delhi.
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Certificate in Teaching English to speakers of other languages, CELTA - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
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Certificate in Commercial and Office Fundamentals - Sunshine Coast Community College.
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Professional memberships
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Registered occupational therapist with AHPRA & Medicare.
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Occupational Therapy Australia.
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Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA).
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Mental Health Professionals Network.
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