NDIS REFERRAL FORM
Meet The Team
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
TAMANA YOUSUFZIY
Meet Tamana, our Clinical Manager and Senior Physiotherapist. Tamana graduated from Western Sydney University and has had extensive experience with people of all age groups. Working across many different physiotherapy fields and settings has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge, ready to tackle any case that comes her way!
Tamana understands that not every presentation is the same. She takes time to really understand your story, what is important to you and how other factors in your life may influence your condition. From her initial assessment, she develops an individualised and comprehensive treatment plan and works collaboratively with you to set goals that support your specific needs.
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In her spare time, you’ll find her in the gym, going on hikes and cooking. She is also fluent in English, German and Dari and can speak some French and Croatian too, so don’t be shy to teach her another word or two!
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PHYSIOTHERAPIST
JAWWAD IMAM
Jawwad graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours). He has worked closely with patients with complex neurological, musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory conditions. He has experience working in acute settings at hospitals and in sub-acute environments at private clinics and within the disability sector (NDIS) with people across all aged groups.
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Jawwad strives to empower his clients to be the leaders in their healthcare, through educating and assisting them in developing self-management strategies. He believes in using a holistic approach in which the psychological, social and physical aspects are considered when addressing the needs of his clients.
In his spare time, Jawwad loves going on hikes and playing sports with his friends. Jawwad is also fluent in Hindi and Urdu.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
SUNNIE DASGUPTA
Meet Sunnie, our All-Star Occupational Therapist! Sunnie is an AHPRA registered Occupational Therapist, who has a wealth of knowledge working within the NDIS sector. Sunnie has extensive experience with providing ongoing intervention, Functional Capacity Assessments, SIL/SDA Assessments, Assistive Technology Assessments and Minor Home Modifications.
Sunnie completed her OT education in New Zealand and has a background in paediatric intervention, functional assessments and mental health intervention. Sunnie takes pride in her cultural considerations when it comes to working with clients, as well as her holistic approach. She is a positive, bubbly, people-person, who prides herself in providing client centred practice, and supporting clients to fulfil their goals.
In her free time, Sunnie enjoys singing, playing the guitar and reading. She also speaks Hindi and Bengali.
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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
SAMANTHA SEVERINO
Sam graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2019. Since then, Sam has gained experience working with a mixed caseload with a variety of needs and goals, through the NDIS, public health and private practice. Sam has experience across speech, language, fluency and literacy with children and loves attending/watching professional development courses to ensure she maintains evidence-based practice.
Sam also has experience working with individuals with various developmental and acquired diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disorder, Specific Learning Disorder and Global Developmental Delay. She has a special interest in progressive neurological conditions within the adult population, including ensuring safe swallowing through mealtime assessments and management plans and is an LSVT certified clinician.
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In her spare time Sam enjoys outdoor activities including Stand Up Paddleboarding and Horse riding. She also loves travelling and has been lucky enough to experience a variety of cultures worldwide.
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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
HADI YOUSSEF
Hadi is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist who graduated from the University of Sydney. He is interested in collaboratively working with the person in front of him to develop an exercise plan that is tailored towards their health goals, current physical capacity and values. Hadi focuses on understanding the needs of his client to develop a personalised plan that is aligned with current best practice.
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He is able to support his ambition through his wide array of experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation, injury and pain management, cardiovascular rehabilitation and sports coaching. Hadi has a passion to ensure his clinical practice is informed by robust scientific evidence, and he is also willing to update the way he practices in the face of emerging evidence. The most exciting moments for Hadi in the clinical setting are when his clients are able to fulfil their health goals despite the many barriers that they may encounter along the way.
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Outside of clinical practice, Hadi participates in competitive sprinting. He is also fluent in Arabic.
DIETICIAN
STELLA LI
Meet Stella, our Accredited Practising Dietician. Stella graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics. Stella has a wide range of experience with patients with a variety of conditions, including Fussy Eating, Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Weight management, Mental Health and neurological conditions.
As a dietitian, she aspired to motivate and empower her clients with the knowledge and skills so that they can adopt healthy living habits and live a happier life.
Stella loves to explore recipes with a variety of healthy ingredients so that you can have more ideas for healthy eating. She also likes to play sports and go hiking with friends on weekends to keep herself active.
Stella can speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
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Apply Today
We are always looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate therapists to join our team.
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There are opportunities for Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Dieticians, Podiatrists and Exercise Physiologists.
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Email your resume to info@empowerment-project.com.au or click the button below.