Meet the Team

Rachael is an Accredited Practising Dietitian passionate about providing evidence-based interventions to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of her clients. Rachael enjoys working closely with her clients and their multidisciplinary team to empower them to reach their goals. Since joining the Active Ability Team, Rachael has supported a range of NDIS clients including those with intellectual disability, neurological conditions and psychosocial disabilities and has completed a comprehensive training course in paediatric feeding therapy to support her clients who have Autism. Rachael currently services the Northern Beaches area of Sydney including Brookvale, Cromer, Collaroy, Warriewood, Mona Vale, Newport, Freshwater, Avalon, Palm Beach and surrounds.

Sophia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of Sydney with a passion for providing evidence-based strategies to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of her clients. Sophia enjoys building close relationships with clients and their support network, helping them find practical strategies to work towards improving their health and wellbeing, achieving their NDIS goals and maximising their quality of life. Since joining the Active Ability Team, Sophia has supported a range of NDIS clients including those with intellectual and physical disability, autism and mental illness. Sophia provides services to the Blue Mountains and Greater West area including Blaxland, Glenbrook, Penrith, Jordan Springs, St Marys, Rooty Hill, Marayong, Blacktown and surrounds.

Louisa is a passionate and dedicated dietitian committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others. She is thrilled to be part of Active Ability as it allows her to combine her expertise in dietetics with her deep desire to support people to achieve their full potential. Although her experience is across both adults and paediatrics, she has an interest in working with children and adolescents, and she enjoys helping clients develop healthy, sustainable eating habits that nurture their growth and well-being. Louisa provides Active Ability's dietetic services in the Hills area of Sydney.

Hannah is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from the University of Sydney in 2024 and joined Active Ability in 2025, initially as part of the client services team before moving into our dietetics department. She is passionate about community dietetics and is driven by a strong desire to ensure that all people can access the care they need. Hannah loves building meaningful relationships with clients, taking the time to listen and understand their stories so she can provide individualised, person-centred care that supports their goals.

She has a particular interest across the spectrum of disability, including paediatric nutrition, eating disorder recovery, and community-based care. Hannah enjoys finding engaging and practical ways to share nutrition information, always aiming to make healthy eating enjoyable and accessible. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, painting, drawing, and playing the saxophone.

Silvana is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Master of Dietetic Practice. Silvana has a particular interest in community-clinical dietetics and a passion for promoting health through positive reinforcement, balanced eating and evidence-based information. She is eager to make a meaningful impact in her community and ensure individuals flourish independently by making nourishing choices. Silvana's journey from student to professional has equipped her with the latest research and practical skills to tailor dietary interventions that meet individual needs. Since joining Active Ability, Silvana has worked alongside individuals with schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, intellectual disability, paediatric clients, individuals who require texture modification, autism spectrum disorder, metabolic conditions and weight management. The areas Silvana most likes to work in include malnutrition/metabolic disease, intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, enteral nutrition and paediatrics with autism spectrum disorder. Silvana also has experience in sports nutrition, including working with the Parramatta Eels and has provided nutrition education sessions in high schools. With a commitment to continuous learning and a compassionate approach, she aims to inspire clients to achieve their goals one nutritious meal at a time.

Jenny, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, holds a Master of Dietetic Practice from Australian Catholic University. Her commitment lies in empowering clients through personalised nutritional assessments and evidence-based interventions. Jenny is passionate about building strong relationships with clients, support workers, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes and achieve NDIS goals. Her compassionate and empathetic approach, combined with extensive clinical experience positions her well to positively impact clients' health and quality of life. She is dedicated to delivering high quality dietetic services that lead to successful outcomes. After spending two years living in Darwin with her family (a family highlight) she now calls Sydney home. Jenny offers mobile dietetic services in the Sutherland Shire and surrounding suburbs.

Jade completed an undergraduate degree in exercise science and rehabilitation at the University of Wollongong in 2018. She started working with Active Ability as an exercise physiologist in early 2019. Jade works in both our exercise physiology team and clinical manager team.

As an EP, Jade has over 5 years of disability experience working with a range of participants living with neurological, psychosocial, and neurodevelopmental disabilities across all ages from 6 to over 65. She is passionate about supporting people to achieve their goals through person-centred and tailored exercise interventions and is always ready to advocate for the needs of her participants. She is dedicated to getting her participants moving in a way that is meaningful and enjoyable to them.

Jade also moved into a role in our clinical manager team in late 2023. As part of the clinical manager team, Jade supports her clinicians to provide quality services that suit the needs of our wonderful participants. Jade has a special interest in supporting clinicians to provide quality reports to advocate for the services our participants need. She enjoys problem solving and trying to get all the proverbial puzzle pieces in place.

When she's not working, you might find Jade out for a walk, lifting some weights, or watching a true crime documentary.

Tamara is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who commenced working at Active Ability in 2024 with 3 years' experience working as an Exercise Physiologist. She has a special interest in paediatrics and neurological conditions and has experience working with a variety of clients as young as 18 months old living with spastic paraplegia, global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, and a variety of other conditions. Tamara is passionate about building rapport with her clients to be able to best support them in achieving their goals through individualised exercise intervention and loves seeing the positive impact exercise prescription can have on clients and their families. Tamara provides Exercise Physiology services to the Greater Western Sydney area.

Emily is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who joined the Active Ability team in 2020. She has worked in the disability sector for 4 years and is passionate about helping her clients achieve their individual goals through a personalised approach to exercise. A strong focus on all aspects of health and wellbeing allows Emily to get the best out of her clients' funding budgets, which helps them achieve their NDIS goals and a great quality of life. Emily has a wealth of knowledge and special interest in working with children and adults with intellectual disability through her experiences as a support worker. She also works with people with mental illness and neurological conditions. Emily provides services to the North Shore area of Sydney including North Sydney, Mosman, Cremorne, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Killara, Willoughby and surrounds.

Isabel is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has been working for Active Ability since 2021. She is passionate about providing exercise interventions to support people to reach their functional and health and wellbeing goals and to see their confidence grow. Isabel has experience working with a variety of people with disability including individuals with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, mental illness, and neurological conditions. She believes in a client-centred approach and helps individuals feel empowered through their ability to perform physical activity. Isabel services the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs areas including Glebe, Rozelle, Balmain, Tempe, Redfern, Stanmore, Pyrmont, Waverley, Randwick, Coogee, Botany and surrounds.

Christhanta is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has been working for Active Ability since 2023. She enjoys assisting others and watching them grow through exercise. She is particularly interested in working with people with spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions and mental health conditions. She believes that regular exercise should be used as a technique to maintain good overall health, function and happiness. Christhanta’s goal is to make a positive impact on people’s lives through her therapy and continuously increase the standard of living for her clients. Christhanta services the North West Sydney area including Parramatta, Ryde, Epping, Carlingford, North Ryde, West Pennant Hills and surrounds.

Glade is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who has been working for Active Ability since 2023. He has a passion for working within the NDIS space and has experience working with children and adults with a range of diagnoses including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, anxiety and depression. Glade is motivated to support and empower his clients to achieve their health goals and outcomes through regular physical activity that meets their individual and NDIS goals. Glade provides services to Western Sydney including Yagoona, Villawood, Fairfield, Merrylands, Westmead, Parramatta, North Parramatta, Silverwater, Ryde, Auburn and surrounds.

Brooke is an Exercise Physiologist who has been working with Active Ability since February 2024. She has experience working with clients of various ages, from young children to the elderly, with a special interest in paediatrics as well as neurological and intellectual disabilities. She has experience working with a variety of conditions including intellectual disabilities, mental health diagnoses, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, and Acquired Brain Injuries among other conditions. Growing up in the creative arts, Brooke has always loved a challenge and a chance to think outside the box. She channels this creativity and passion for helping others to assist her clients in achieving their NDIS and personal goals, no matter how big or small, through engaging in individualised exercise. Brooke provides our mobile EP services to the South Western Sydney (Camden, Campbelltown and Liverpool) region.

Josiah is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who completed his Masters in 2024 at the University of Sydney. During his academic journey, Josiah gained extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, including individuals aged 15 to 95, managing musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, mental health conditions, and intellectual disabilities. He is passionate about empowering clients to achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life by delivering tailored exercise programs designed to support their unique needs and align with their NDIS objectives. Josiah is committed to promoting independence and well-being through movement and strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his clients. Outside of his professional work, Josiah enjoys staying active by participating in a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, and cricket. Josiah provides our mobile EP services throughout the Ryde area.

Divyasha is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of Sydney in 2023. Her love of dance and exercise since a young age led her to pursue a career in exercise physiology. She has clinical experience working with a variety of clients living with neurological conditions, musculoskeletal and metabolic conditions through clinical placements in university. Divyasha enjoys working with a wide range of individuals in assisting them to meet their goals and building meaningful relationships. She is particularly interested in working with people living with neurological conditions and in the paediatric space. As a result, she is passionate about empowering people living with disability and wants to help change lives along the way. Divyasha offers services in the Western Sydney suburbs of Parramatta, Blacktown, Hills District and surrounding suburbs.

Samantha has graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation with Honours. Samantha is currently studying her Master of Occupational Therapy and is due to complete in 2026. She has a strong interest in working with Paediatrics. Samantha has experience working in community organisations as a senior program coordinator and an exercise physiologist. In her time working in the community she has worked with a diverse group of children with conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities. Samantha is passionate about her work ethic and strives to achieve a positive outcome for everyone. Samantha comes from a sporting background in which she is team captain of a local AFL club, the Gungahlin Jets.

Tassnim completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy with first class honours in 2021 from Western Sydney University. Tassnim has worked in multiple wards in the hospital setting including the stroke/rehabilitation ward, the cardiothoracic ward and the outpatient clinic. She has also spent some time working in The Children's Hospital at Westmead where she attended to children aged 6 months to 18 years old. Based on the variety of experience obtained across multiple areas of physiotherapy, Tassnim has developed a strong interest in neurological conditions, disability and paediatric support. Through her experiences, she has developed a tool kit of skills enabling her to empower her clients to take control of their health and maximise their independence. Tassnim is committed to providing her clients with person-centred evidence-based therapy to support them to achieve their goals. Tassnim provides mobile services to the Western Sydney region including but not limited to Auburn, Strathfield, Parramatta and Blacktown.

Lachlan is a physiotherapist with a drive to empower clients to reach their goals while focusing on their ability, not disability. After graduating from the University of Sydney in 2020 with a Master’s in Physiotherapy, he has worked providing evidence-based interventions to clients across various presentations including neurological, orthopaedics, cardiorespiratory, intellectual/cognitive impairments and mental health. He has developed a range of skills in developing plans, rapport and implementing interventions while ensuring a client-centred approach to work and progress towards goals from day 1. Lachlan provides support across the Greater Western Sydney area with a key interest in supporting his local community around Blacktown and Mt Druitt.

Louise is an accredited Physiotherapist who completed her qualifications at University College Dublin, Ireland in 2022. Since qualifying, she has worked in acute clinical settings including large public and private hospitals in Dublin and Sydney across a variety of orthopaedic, cardio-respiratory and neuro rehabilitation wards. She enjoys working with people of all ages and with all abilities, helping them achieve their goals no matter how big or small they are. Louise does this through exercise prescription and individualised treatment plans, client and support worker education and equipment prescription. Louise loves an active lifestyle and is an avid runner and keen hockey player in her spare time. Louise currently services the Eastern Suburbs and Inner West areas.

Chloe is a physiotherapist with experience spanning diverse healthcare environments, from community and hospital to rehabilitation settings. Since obtaining her degree in 2021, Chloe has been deeply committed to aiding individuals of all ages in achieving their health goals and enhancing their mobility and confidence within the community. Her clientele encompasses a wide range of conditions including Parkinson’s disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, among others. With expertise in addressing chronic health conditions, musculoskeletal, and neurological disorders, Chloe prioritises enhancing mobility, symptom management, and fostering confidence in her clients. Her adaptability allows her to offer care not only in clients’ homes but also in gyms, day centres, and hydrotherapy settings.

Committed to individualised care, Chloe designs tailored exercise programs, educates family and support workers, and provides equipment prescriptions. Chloe’s relocation journey from Melbourne to Sydney, where she joins Active Ability, embraces opportunities for professional growth while forging meaningful connections in her new city. Beyond her clinical work, Chloe finds fulfilment in pursuits such as bouldering, tennis, and savouring culinary delights. Currently serving Sydney’s North Shore area, Chloe epitomises a dedication to holistic, client-centred care, and empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives aligned with their unique aspirations and goals.

Dilroop is an Accredited Practising Physiotherapist who started working with Active Ability in 2025. He has experience in rehabilitation, post-op surgical, stroke rehabilitation, neurological conditions and musculoskeletal injuries whilst studying at the Australian Catholic University. He also has experience working in the NDIS and with a broad range of clients with disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, neurological conditions and mental health disabilities. Dilroop is passionate about supporting clients through physiotherapy to make the first step in their journey to achieve their goals. Dilroop provides our mobile Physiotherapy services in the Hills Shire, Parramatta and Blacktown areas.

Olivia is a skilled Physiotherapist who graduated from the Australian Catholic University. During her studies, she gained valuable experience as a disability support worker, assisting individuals with cerebral palsy, TBI, paraplegia, and intellectual disabilities. Since graduating, Olivia has worked in private practice, treating a range of musculoskeletal injuries, and has specialised experience delivering Parkinson's group classes and one-on-one sessions for NDIS clients. Passionate about helping people of all ages and abilities, Olivia is dedicated to restoring confidence, independence, and mobility in her patients. With an extensive background in gymnastics, including over 10 years representing the state, Olivia also brings a unique understanding of sports-related injuries and rehabilitation. Outside of work, she enjoys running, spending time at the beach, and discovering new places to eat with friends. Olivia currently provides services in the Sutherland Shire and Hurstville areas.

Vivian is an Accredited Occupational Therapist with over five years of experience supporting clients across the NDIS, Medicare, and private sectors in the community setting. She began her career specialising in paediatrics and now focuses on conducting Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA) and Assistive Technology (AT) assessments for clients of all ages, with a strong interest in delivering evidence-based interventions for adults aged 18 to 65+. Vivian brings a warm, person-centred approach to her work, striving to support individuals to live with greater independence, dignity, and quality of life. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she builds strong rapport with culturally diverse clients and their families. Known for thoroughness, reliability, and compassionate communication, Vivian is also passionate about mentoring to support students and allied health assistants as part of her ongoing journey in clinical leadership.