About us

Alana’s background aligns with the following qualifications:
- Accredited OT driving assessor (2017)
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (2008)
- Accredited OT driving assessor (2017)
- AHPRA registered
- (Ongoing professional development courses are also undertaken regularly, for example, mental health talk therapy models, collaboration with assistive technology providers).

Alana thus far has been at the forefront of Aidaway OT as she has intentional and extensive experience with an array of clinical conditions, settings and schemes. Alana is known within the industry and is often described as ‘way more than a usual OT’. Aidaway OT is gradually expanding to the point whereby Alana’s knowledge is streamlined to complex cases (primarily mental health), driving assessments and towards supervising the team in upskilling their knowledge and support.

Outside of work Alana is a mother to three beautiful children. She enjoys relaxing in the garden and going out for hot chocolate.

Experience

- Bachelor of
Occupational therapy
(2016)​
- Experienced in a range of settings including acute, aged care and community health. OT has a passion for the community health section. Taylor works with participants with physical, neuro, neurodevelopmental and developmental diagnosis.

Services Offered
- Capacity Building ​
- Functional Capacity assessments ​
- Home and Living assessments ​
- Assistive Technology ​
- Home Modifications (Minor and Mid)​
- Sensory assessments and reports

New clients preferenced towards functional assessments, capacity building, AT and Sensory intervention.

Availability
Monday-Wednesday (8:30am-5:00pm)

I’m Debbie, a registered Occupational Therapist based in South East Melbourne. I work with adults and older people living with physical or neurological conditions to help them
maintain independence, access the right supports, and live with confidence. I work under the guidance of senior OT Alana Thorpe, ensuring all recommendations are supported by
experienced clinical oversight.

I take a practical, person centred approach and focus on helping people access the right equipment and home solutions to make everyday life safer and easier. I have
experience working within both the NDIS and aged care systems and value clear, simple communication with clients, families, and support coordinators. Most importantly, I take
the time to listen and work alongside each person to support independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Availability
Monday 9am – 4pm
Tuesday 12pm – 4pm
Thursday 12pm – 4pm

Hey there, I am an AHA offering my services via Aidaway OT. As an AHA, I work under the guidance of an OT or other AHP.
I enjoy supporting both OT and Physio based work, in the NDIS and Aged Care space. I am also building exposure to paediatrics and would like to expand my skillset here.

I am friendly and bubbly, and some of my interests include being active, art, music, nature and animals.
When I was younger, I did digital and 3D art and was part of a small, independent game company.

Areas I typically assist in with Aidaway clients are:
-Routine management
-Habit building
-Skills development
-Independent living skills
-Basic cooking skills or meal ideas
-Support with job seeking
-Basic social skills
-Basic physical activity support

I am generally happy to learn and try and expand my skills and try new things (which is relevant in the vast world of NDIS!)

Vicky leads Aidaway Occupational Therapy administration team. She is the founder of Remote Care Solutions, providing administrative support for Aidaway Occupational Therapy and other businesses. Vicky & her team are the first point of contact for new enquiries to Aidaway Occupational Therapy, both via email and over the phone. With over 15 years’ experience across allied health administration, management, project coordination, and corporate environments, Vicky works closely alongside the Aidaway team to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. She leads a small, dedicated team who understand the realities of busy allied health practices and provide calm, reliable support behind the scenes, allowing clinicians to focus on delivering quality care to clients. 

An IT support specialist for disabled clients plays a vital role in making technology accessible, usable, and empowering. Their work goes beyond fixing technical issues; it focuses on removing barriers that prevent people from fully participating in work, education, and daily life through technology.

Beyond setup and troubleshooting, Simon provides step-by-step guidance and repeat training when needed. By breaking tasks into manageable steps and tailoring instructions to each individual, helping disabled clients build confidence and practical skills, enabling them to use everyday technology more independently in their home or workplace.

Deb Rowling is the bookkeeper for Aidaway Occupational Therapy and the primary contact for any accounts or billing queries.  She is the founder of Aussie Bookkeeping Basics and an experienced Australian bookkeeper who supports small business owners to feel confident and in control of their finances. With a background in bookkeeping and education, Deb is known for explaining the numbers in a clear, practical way — without jargon. Deb works closely with the Aidaway team to ensure bookkeeping is accurate, compliant, and well-managed.