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Our Practitioners

Lindy Steyn

Director & Behaviour Support Practitioner

An early intervention specialist, behaviour support practitioner, behaviour therapist, play-based therapist, and counsellor. With a background as a qualified teacher and an Honours degree in Psychology, I bring over seven years of experience supporting children and families.

Launceston, Devonport, Telehealth

Barbara Hill

Psychologist & Practitioner

I am a registered psychologist, with experience providing assessments, play based therapies for children and therapeutic support and parent education programs for parents and carers. I bring a wide range of experience, having worked in NDIS services, schools and family support services.

Launceston, Telehealth

Kristy Tidey

Practitioner

As an experienced early intervention specialist and qualified teacher (Early Childhood, Primary and STEM Specialist), I have spent the past two decades supporting children and their families across home, school, and community settings. I am a registereo Behaviour Support Practitioner, Certified LEGO®-Based Therapy Facilitator, and currently completing postgraduate studies in Counselling, Mental Health, and Neuroscience.

Launceston

Piper Newton

Practitioner

Before beginning working in therapy, I have worked as a primary school teacher assistant where I gained valuable experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, and various learning difficulties. Growing up with four younger brothers, each with their own diagnoses, has helped me to appreciate the unique ways in which children connect, communicate and learn. Through play, children are able to express their feelings, build their confidence and process experiences in a natural and fun environment.

Devonport, Launceston

Zak Azar

Occupational Therapist

Zak Azar is an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience supporting NDIS participants across a wide range of disabilities and support needs. He has a particular interest in Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO), Home and Living assessments, Assistive Technology, and Home Modifications.

Telehealth

Chauntelle Ready

Practitioner

I support children, young people, and adults understand behaviour, emotional regulation, and develop learning opportunities. I help people build the skills needed to promote long term wellbeing and support meaningful participation in everyday life. With a Graduate Diploma of Psychology and a Master of Brain and Mind Sciences from Sydney University, my strengths-based approach is informed by professional training as well as lived experience as a parent in a neurodiverse family. I strive to provide practical, empathetic support while working collaboratively with families and support networks.

Launceston

Emily Grant

Practitioner

An early intervention specialist and qualified teacher. I have experience working with and supporting children and families with diverse needs for over 6 years. I have a warm, fun, and positive personality and value strong relationships with others. I am passionate about equity and equality, empowerment, open communication and optimism

Devonport

Thomas Johns

Chief Operations Officer

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years I am well adapt to working and looking after people from all walks of life. Joining my wife, Lindy, we wanted our work to impact communities and families in Australia and have found that in Bridge to Understanding. From answering phones, making appointments and changing batteries I look forward to supporting those around me.

Telehealth

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Tel. (07) 5638 5449 - Gold Coast, Qld
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We strive to make our services accessible to all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances. By providing a range of service options, including in-person and virtual support, we aim to meet the diverse needs of our community effectively.

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