Amy Savourey

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Amy started her occupational therapy career working in various hospital departments before moving to a FIFO role on a mine site. In her FIFO role she helped injured workers navigate the often complex workers compensation system and support them to return to work. Upon returning to Perth, Amy joined a not-for-profit organisation where she worked in a community setting, before coming to Optimal Living Therapy.

Amy’s focus is on assistive technology and supporting clients with complex needs.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)
Workers Compensation and Injury Management Coordinator
Certificate IV, Training and Assessment
Certificate IV, Work Health and Safety

Get to know Amy:

Why did you choose a career in the Occupational Therapy industry?

I’ve always enjoyed supporting people to achieve there goals. I was drawn to OT for the variety and diversity it offers.

What is the best part of your job?

I enjoy working with people to help them live their best lives. That might be with direct therapy, provision of assistive technology or problem solving with them. I love being able to advocate for their needs with their various supports and funding body.

I enjoy the highly individualised nature of occupational therapy intervention and particularly the ‘thinking outside the box’ to help people achieve their goals.

I have seen the impact the right piece of AT can have on someone’s life, and I have always been drawn to using AT to support achievement of goals and increase independence.