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Our team

Paediatric Occupational Therapists in Buderim

A clinical team built for depth as well as warmth. Every therapist here is registered, supervised and supported, because the quality of your child’s care depends on the quality of the people delivering it.

More Than Ten Years on the Sunshine Coast

We have been supporting Sunshine Coast children and families for over a decade, from our clinic in Buderim.

Full AHPRA Registration

Every occupational therapist on our clinical team holds current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

Senior Clinical Supervision

Our clinicians work under structured supervision and mentoring from our senior team, not in isolation.

Senior Review of Reports

Assessment reports are reviewed by a senior clinician before they reach you, your paediatrician or your funder.

Trusted by Local Referrers

We work alongside Sunshine Coast paediatricians, GPs, schools, kindergartens and early childhood services.

Ongoing Professional Development

Our team invests in continued training in paediatric assessment, sensory-based therapy and evidence-based intervention.

Our Clinical Team

Occupational therapists and allied health staff who work directly with children and families.

Sam Gourley, Founder and Director at Collaborative Partnerships

Sam Gourley

Founder and Director
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, USC · Full AHPRA registration
 Natalie Stehbens, Clinic Team Leader, Senior Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Natalie Stehbens

Clinic Team Leader, Senior Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, Deakin University
 Felicity Fulcher, Senior Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Felicity Fulcher

Senior Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), James Cook University
 Tayla Gesch, Senior Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Tayla Gesch

Senior Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), USC
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Julia Cullen

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), USC
 Kaitlyn Marshall, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Kaitlyn Marshall

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons), Monash University
 Paris Collie, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Paris Collie

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
 Brooke Hancock, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Brooke Hancock

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
 Abbey Davey, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Abbey Davey

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
 Maya Symonds, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Maya Symonds

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
 Ava-Jean Kubler, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Ava-Jean Kubler

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
 Madison Baldwin, Occupational Therapist at Collaborative Partnerships

Madison Baldwin

Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Client Support and Administration

Our client support team manage bookings, funding, service agreements and the paperwork, so our clinicians can stay clinical. They are not registered health practitioners and do not provide clinical advice.

Vanessa, Practice Manager at Collaborative Partnerships

Vanessa

Practice Manager
 Kylie, Senior Administrator at Collaborative Partnerships

Kylie

Senior Administrator
 Kellie, Administrator at Collaborative Partnerships

Kellie

Administrator
 Lilly, Administrator at Collaborative Partnerships

Lilly

Administrator

How We Work with Families

Free parent guidance call with a senior therapist before you commit
Assessment evidence gathered from more than one source
Plain-language reports, explained in a conversation
Sessions in our Buderim clinic, your home, school or kindy
Coordination with paediatricians, schools and other professionals
Honest advice about when therapy is not the answer

Our Values

Three values shape every process, plan and service we offer: clinical excellence, collaboration and fun.

Read what our values mean in practice

Last reviewed: September 2026. Team roles and qualifications are reviewed against our current records.

Common questions

Questions Parents Ask Us

Are all your therapists AHPRA registered?+

Every occupational therapist on our clinical team holds current AHPRA registration. Our client support and administration staff are not registered health practitioners and do not provide clinical advice.

Will we see the same therapist each time?+

Wherever possible, yes. Continuity matters, particularly for children who take time to trust new adults.

Can we request a particular therapist?+

You can ask, and we will do our best. Our client support team will talk through availability and who is the best clinical fit for your child.

Ready to take the first step?

Book a free, no-pressure guidance call. We'll talk through what you're noticing and what the next step could look like. No referral is needed to get started.