Meet our Occupational Therapy Team

Alex Thompson

Alex is an Occupational Therapist at Out Loud. She is passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential, and assisting families in working though various challenges. With a background in yoga therapy, massage, swim teaching and support care, Alex enjoys encouraging children to become more in tune with their bodies and minds. Outside of work Alex enjoys exploring the coastline for new surfing and diving locations, and spending time with her friends and family.

Amy Messer

Amy is an Occupational Therapist at Out Loud. She graduated from Curtin University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and has worked across a variety of areas in Perth, regional WA and Canada. She has returned to the South West and re-engaged with her passion for paediatrics. Amy is focused on delivering family-centred services to assist in daily activities and achieving goals as a team.   

Catherine Begley

Catherine is an Occupational Therapist at Out Loud. She graduated from Curtin University in 2007 and since then has lived and worked in the South West across a range of areas including paediatrics, disability, aged care, community health and the not-for-profit sector. She is married to a school Principal and has three children and loves to travel.

Hannah Bognar

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Hannah Bognar

Hannah is an Occupational Therapist at Out Loud Developmental Services, who graduated with first class honours from Curtin University. Hannah is passionate about working with families to increase client's independence and participation in all meaningful activities. In her spare time Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, pets Buddi and Snickers, and going swimming. 

Isobel Sutherland

Isobel (Izzy) is an Occupational Therapist at Out Loud Developmental Services, who graduated with first class honours from Curtin University. Izzy moved to the South West to start at Out Loud following her graduation from university. Izzy is passionate about adding to children's opportunities to meet their goals and promoting inclusion and equity for neurodiverse kids. In her spare time, you will find Izzy playing the bass guitar or the clarinet, listening to music or reading a good book.