About
Blue Gum Therapy is a mobile therapy service providing occupational therapy to people living in Perth metropolitan areas in their homes, schools and communities.
Frances Smith - Senior Occupational Therapist and Director
Frances graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2005 with Bachelor of Science (occupational therapy) (honors). Frances further advanced her qualifications with a masters in primary teaching, from University of South Australia graduating in 2011. Frances has a wealth of experience working in with children and adults in hospital and community settings across Australia. Her expertise encompasses a wide spectrum of services, including community aged care, inpatient general medical wards, and specialized outpatient hand therapy. Frances has a profound commitment to empowering both children and adults in community disability services, leveraging innovative therapeutic interventions and cutting-edge assistive technology solutions. Frances is enthusiastic about increasing her client’s participation and engagement in their environments, through therapeutic intervention or equipment provision. Her dynamic methodology ensures tailored strategies that elevate client independence and enrich their quality of life. Through collaboration and evidence-based practices, Frances is dedicated to transforming lives and enhancing holistic well-being providing occupational therapy and assistive technology services to children and adults.
Specialty intervention areas include
Life skill development and retraining
Play skills
Social skills
Mealtimes
Equipment provision (wheelchairs, seating, beds, hoist, car modifications)
Minor home modifications