Montrose Brisbane North

Jo Wilkinson

Service Centre Manager

Jo manages our services in Brisbane North. She has worked with Montrose for 10 years - initially as a Speech Pathologist and Professional Advisor – Speech Pathology, then, for the last 3 years as a manager. Jo has a Bachelor of Speech Therapy and is currently completing studies in Business. As a Speech Pathologist Jo has worked in both Queensland and Hong Kong with children and families with a range of communication and eating difficulties. Now she is enjoying the opportunity to support individuals and families in Brisbane to access the right supports through the Montrose allied health team. When not at work, Jo is busy mother who enjoys reading and coffee with friends.

Teagan Herring

Occupational Therapist

Teagan recently completed her bachelor’s degree of Occupational Therapy in 2022. Teagan has always been passionate about working with children and their families to achieve their goals. Teagan is excited to be a part of the Montrose team and to see children reach their full potentials. Outside of work, Teagan enjoys going camping, spending time with friends and going to the gym.

Taylor Malcolm

Client Support Administrator

Taylor is one of the first faces you will see when coming to our Kedron clinic. She has experience in private health insurance, exercise training and other health industries. Prior to working with Montrose, Taylor became a mother to a little girl who she enjoys taking on adventures on the weekend. She also enjoys spending time visiting local market stalls, going to drive in movies, and spending time with her family. She also has three pets, a dog Carla, and two cats, Jax and Tilly.

Nicole Bates

Physiotherapist

Nicole recently completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University, with a background of over 6 years of experience as an Exercise Physiologist. Nicole has worked with adults and children of all ages and needs and is passionate about helping every individual reach their own dreams and goals. Outside of work, Nicole enjoys playing and coaching softball, spending time outdoors and at the beach, and travelling.

Keely Andrews

Occupational Therapist

Katelyn Goopy

Speech Pathologist

Ashley MacKenzie-Ross

Occupational Therapist

Ashley completed her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree in 2008, graduating from the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada.  Ashley is passionate about working with children and their families to learn new skills and participate in meaningful activities.  Ashley joined the Montrose team in November 2020.  In her free time she enjoys camping and the endless outdoor possibilities that Queensland has to offer.

Ashley Kelly

Occupational Therapist

Ashley is an enthusiastic, warm and friendly occupational therapist. Ashley has experience with a broad range of client’s spanning from young children through to elderly adults, and across a scope of disabilities, with particular history working with children with autism spectrum disorder. In her spare time Ashley likes to walk her dog, Lexi, spend time with her friends and family, along with sailing. Ashley competed at the 2016 Olympic games in sailing, but since then her passions have shifted to helping others reach their potential in what they want and need to do.

Catherine Kynaston

Speech Pathologist

Catherine completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Queensland in 2018. She started her career working in a rural private practice where she worked with a large variety of clients across the lifespan before moving back to Brisbane. Catherine enjoys all areas of Speech Pathology but has a special interest in paediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. She loves working closely with families to set goals that are tailored to each client to allow them to reach their communication potential to the fullest. Outside of work Catherine loves to travel, cook and hang out with her friends.

Naomi Blakely

Occupational Therapist

Naomi is an Occupational Therapist currently servicing clients and their families in the North Brisbane area. Naomi’s background is in supporting children and families who experience disability and this began in 2016 through her role as a disability support worker. Through Occupational Therapy, she has a passion for working collaboratively with families and understanding the unique support each child needs to flourish in their necessary and meaningful activities.

Karin Weston

Social Worker

Karin began her career in the late 90’s from grassroots hands-on support work. Karin then went on to study a Bachelor of Health Aging and Communities at the University of New England and has graduated with a Master of Social Work from Griffith University. Karin is passionate about communities and social inclusion for people living with a disability. Karin’s values are embedded in supporting people to identify their strengths and develop and meet their goals. Karin was involved with the pilot project of positive futures in Queensland, working alongside families in planning and supports. Karin’s career covers working with children in out of home care; to adults with disability and older adults living both in the community and in residential aged care.  Karin’s immediate previous experience and roles include Client Integration Management, Support Planning and Support Coordination. In Karin’s spare time she volunteers as a Justice of the Peace, enjoys playing tennis and golf, travelling, and being part of a book club.

Tanya Schleicher

Social Worker

Tanya graduated from the University of Johannesburg (South Africa) in the 90’s and commenced her Social Work career within the Disability Sector. Thereafter Tanya worked for a Not-for-Profit organisation in the fields of Aged Care and Community Development. Tanya worked as a Senior Social Worker and later as a Regional Manager / Supervisor within the Not-for-Profit sector. Tanya is passionate about working with diverse cultural groups and empowerment within communities. Tanya’s values are embedded in supporting people to identify their strengths and develop and meet their goals. Tanya and her family emigrated to Australia in 2017, and after being a stay at home parent for three years, recommenced her career in 2020. Tanya has worked in Allied Health as well as in the fields of Support Coordination and Specialist Support Coordination. In Tanya’s spare time she enjoys travelling, reading, movies and spending time with her family.

Michael Deutscher

Social Worker

Michael graduated with his Master of Social Work from University of Queensland in 2013.  Previous degrees were in Social Work and Arts. He enjoys working with children and families from a strengths-based perspective.  Michael worked as a Social worker with Montrose previously for a number of years prior to four years recent experience working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Partners In the Community as Senior Local Area Co-ordinator and Team Leader prior to coming back to Montrose as Social Worker in January 2021. Interests are quizzing, the arts and history, squash, chess , travelling and reading

Catherine Hylton

NDIS Support Coordinator

Catherine graduated from the University of Sheffield with BA Hons Social Policy and Criminology in 2005. Thereafter, she worked for a not for profit in the UK providing support and leadership to Research Assistants whilst completing her Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Psychology. Following a move to Australia in 2013, and 2 years being a stay at home parent, she continued her work in the disability sector providing client support in the Allied Health field and is now currently working in Support Coordination. Catherine especially loves working with children and young people and their families and carers. In Catherine’s spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling and true crime.