Occupational Therapist

Lauren Mewing

The best thing about being an OT is being able to play during my work day.

Some Fun Facts About Lauren

Where were you born / Where did you grow up?  Brisbane

 

What did you love to do as a kid?  Running, swimming and spending time at the dog park.

 

What did you want to be when you were growing up?  A vet.

 

What is your favourite food?  Chocolate.

 

Where is your favourite holiday destination?  The beach!

 

Where in the world would you like to go where you haven’t been before?  Africa

 

Tell us an interesting fact about you.  I am left-handed.

 

What is your life motto?  The best way out is always through!

Lauren is passionate about working closely with children and families to achieve their goals.  Within her therapy sessions, she strives to provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for children and families to feel comfortable in.  Lauren understands that it is important to work collaboratively with key stakeholders (family members, health professionals and school supports) to ensure the skills learnt in therapy are transferred across environments (school, home, community).

Lauren graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) in 2017.  Lauren has worked with a wide range of children and adolescents in her career.  She has completed training courses in the following areas of Occupational Therapy:

  • Functional Hand Use (Brian Hoare, 2022)
  • Advanced Bimanual Hand Therapy (Brian Hoare, 2023)
  • Mechanical Assessment Tool (MAT) training for complex seating (2023)
  • Michelle Bihary Clinical Supervision Course (2023).
  • Learn to Play Assessment and Therapy (Karen Stagnitti, 2022)
  • Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance (certified practitioner, 2022).
  • PEERS social skills training for young adults (2021)
  • Secret Agent Society group program (2021)
  • Paediatric equipment workshop with ILS kids (2023)
Lauren is a member of OT Australia and works from our Varsity Lakes clinic.