Face to Face meetings arranged in Southwest , Barwon , Otway, Southern Grampians & Glenelg Shires
Face to Face meetings arranged in Southwest , Barwon , Otway, Southern Grampians & Glenelg Shires
Meet the Therapy Team :
Joshua Kulasingham
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Available by Appointment
Now accepting referrals!
Josh is an Occupational Therapist with a focus on NDIS-funded work, including Functional Capacity Assessments, assistive technology reports, and goal-based therapy.
He supports both children and adults with physical, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities. Joshua brings a participant-centered approach, strong clinical reasoning, and a deep understanding of the NDIS to every report and session. He is also the founder of Advocating for Altruism, a grassroots charity that connects resources with communities in need.
Join Joshua and the Total Care Team to assist you with achieving your NDIS goals !
Joshua is now available to meet you face to face at your home or preferred meeting place : Including Ballarat , Geelong , Portland , Hamilton & Horsham etc ) & by phone or online Australia wide.
Stephanie Fedley
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Available Monday & Thursdays by appointment
Current Waiting List of approx 4 weeks only!
Total Care Team is currently taking referrals for Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology Applications , Equipment Trials and Report Writing.
Stephanie comes to Total Care Team with over 35 years experience, is caring and compassionate and builds effective communication with everyone she meets.
Stephanie has a well established network of peers , teachers & therapists enabling her to coordinate & recommend interventions to best meet & achieve participants goals around skills development & capacity building in daily life .
Stephanie is able to assist NDIS & Aged Care participants with Functional Capacity Assessments , reports and Assistive Technology Applications. Stephanie has capacity to complete home visits across South West Victoria during School holidays. , and will maintain involvement during school term through emails or phone etc.
Allied Therapy Assistant
Allied Therapy Assistant Portland
Bio Coming soon
Alex Priebbenow
Therapy Assistant
Allied Therapy Assistant Warrnambool
Currently able to accept New Participants
Alex is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in healthcare, transitioning from an accomplished 8-year tenure as a Chiropractor to pursuing a career in the Community Health sector as a Support Coordinator and Therapy Assistant. Holding a Bachelor of Health Science (Chiropractic) and a Master of Clinical Chiropractic, Alex brings a wealth of clinical expertise and a deep understanding of patient care to the table.
With a recent stint as an Allied Health Assistant backed by a Cert IV in Allied Health Assistance, Alex has honed essential skills in facilitating therapy sessions and providing crucial support to individuals in need. Passionate about empowering others to achieve their full potential, Alex is particularly drawn to working with children, leveraging a compassionate approach and specialised knowledge to make a meaningful impact.
Alex has completed courses in Neurodiverse Affirming Care, ASD, building resilience in young people, and Paediatric OT. These additional qualifications reflect Alex's dedication to staying updated with the latest practices and methodologies in providing comprehensive care to her clients.
A proud Warrnambool local, Alex is deeply rooted in the community and committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents. Complementing her healthcare background, Alex holds a Cert II in Business, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set and a commitment to professional development.
Outside of work, Alex is a devoted mother of three young children. She enjoys spending quality time with them on the weekends, exploring all that Warrnambool has to offer.
Driven by a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives, Alex is poised to excel in the role of Support Coordinator and Therapy Assistant, bringing a unique blend of clinical expertise, empathy, and local insight to the position.
Pauline Pearce
Social Worker & Counsellor
Social Worker & Counsellor
Available by Appointment
Currently able to accept New Participants
Pauline comes to us with 30 years of experience in the Social Work field in a variety of settings including medical social work, mental health, aged care, child and family services and most recently domestic and family violence.
Pauline has a range of skills including complex risk assessment, case planning, risk management , critical incident stress debriefing and trauma informed counselling.
Having worked predominantly in the South West region of Victoria she is familiar with our service network and remains committed to ongoing professional development.
Pauline welcomes your contact & can accept referrals for Aged Care; TAC: Restorative Care participants as well as NDIS .
Sussanne Pyers
Social Worker
Social Worker
(BSW Social Work with Honours)
Available Monday to Friday
Sussanne is Founder and Lead Coordinator of Total Care Team .
Sussanne has been happily married for the past 43 years and has 5 adult children and 9 Grandchildren.
Sussanne graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work (Honors) from Monash University in 1983. Sussanne has worked in various roles which include: Child Protection; Intellectual Disability ; Foster Care ; Education Dept Student Services & Carer Respite and Support before moving into a role as Regional Coordinator with Multiple Sclerosis Victoria for 29 years. This role included working with Neurological conditions eg Huntington’s Disease, Muscular Dystrophy & Motor Neuron Disease. Other part time roles Sussanne has worked in have included: Carer Respite; Rehabilitation; Senior Social Worker Warrnambool Hospital, Barwon Health Carer Support, Grief Counselling & Sessional Teaching.
Sussanne Pyers was co-founder of Pyerscarlin Consultants until starting Total Care Team.
It was from this vast and varied experience and knowledge base that led Sussanne to support those transitioning to the NDIS at the commencement of NDIS rollout in South West Victoria on 1st October 2017 .
Sussanne’s extensive knowledge and experience form the foundations of the quality support provided to Total Care Team NDIS Participants. Sussanne follows the principle that all interactions and supports must reflect participant’s own decisions & choice ,ensuring participants have control of their NDIS journey.
Sussanne not only supports Participants already accessing the NDIS yet can support those navigating the NDIS for the first time .
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Allied Therapy Assistant
Allied Therapy Assistant Hamilton
( Bio coming soon