Our collaborative team
Ashton’s Place employs a range of collaborative specialists who work together to help children achieve their place and provide thorough therapeutic support. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering the highest quality support for your child. Our team members include:
- Occupational Therapists
- Speech Pathologists
- Positive Behaviour Support Therapists
- Special Needs Teaching Support Workers
- Therapy Assistant Support Workers
- Social Workers
- Autism-specialist Educators
Our collaborative team routinely holds collaborative meetings for children receiving various services. This approach ensures that your child’s program is comprehensive, aligns with your parental goals, and addresses their developmental needs.
Head Office Team
Viryan Collins-Rubie
Founding Director
Abby Marshall
Director of Education & Training
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching, Certified ESDM Trainer
Liz Barclay
Director of Clinical Services
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.)
Eliza Nelligan
Positive Behaviour Support Team Lead
Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education
Karen Bell
Resource Development Officer
Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Children’s Services
Tamsin Isaac
Administration Support
Higher Diploma in Education – Junior Primary
Certificate IV in TESOL
Brianna Creenaune
Positive Behaviour Support Educator
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Currumbin Team
Ivy Pham
ACE Coordinator & Lead Teacher
Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability Studies), Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Katie Reed
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Sarah Tisberger
Speech Pathology Team Lead
Masters of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Education
Amaya Bell
Positive Behaviour Support Therapist
Bachelor of Counselling and Coaching
Eva Lu
Educator / Social Worker
Masters of Social Work, Masters of Music Education
Ella Barnes
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Services
Nerang Team
Ailis Beirne
ACE Coordinator & Lead Educator
Bachelor of Psychological Studies, Masters Psychology, Masters Applied Child Psychology, Certificate III Childrens Services
Yvoone Tan
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Services, Certificate IV in Education Support
Tania Hott
Therapy Assistant
Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care, Bachelor of Speech and Hearing (Chile)
Lauren Hart
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Mansi Shah
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (India)
Therapy Assistant
Luana Fontes Arantes
Therapy Assistant
Tarneit Team
Krissy Konstantinidis
ACE Coordinator & Positive Behaviour Support Therapist
Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Arts
Nicole Coutts
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Julianne Choa
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
Victoria Isaac
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Services
Nanci Ramadan
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Service
Holmview Team
Amy Ward
ACE Coordinator & Positive Behaviour Support Therapist
Diploma of Early Childhood & Care
Samantha Jacobson
Lead Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
Lauren Macintosh
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Lauren Hart
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Caitlin Carter
Therapy Assistant
Bachelor of Behavioural Science
Ellyah Giddon
Therapy Assistant
Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
Ashlee Edington
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Services
Gaythorne Team
Kate Dedic
ACE Coordinator & Lead Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Primary), Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care
Lisa Fern
Educator
Georgina Norman
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.)
