Montrose Slacks Creek

Sanchia Bartlett

Service Centre Manager

Sanchia is a keen bushwalker and Mum to three children. She is a qualified Social Worker and has worked for a number of years at Xavier and SBH Queensland providing social work supports to at-risk clients with high support needs and complex disabilities. Her work in this field has included supporting clients with life limiting conditions, as well as their families. At SBH Sanchia worked as the NDIS Coordinator assisting with the transition to NDIS funding. In this role Sanchia led the development of NDIS policy, procedure and their certification as a registered provider. Most recently, Sanchia has been in the role of Service Manager at SBH overseeing the delivery of services and compliance with funding requirements, including SDSS, NDIS, and Medicare. Sanchia has a strong understanding of the needs of Montrose clients and will bring her combined expertise to lead the Slacks Creek therapy team and continue to deliver high quality therapy services.

Hailie Lim

Speech Pathologist

Hailie completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Queensland in 2019. Before joining Montrose, she worked at private practice clinics, supporting both paediatric and adult clients in the areas of speech, language, special needs, swallowing/feeding, social, literacy, and fluency. Hailie joined Montrose with the passion of ongoing learning and providing quality client-centred care in the community. Hailie is eager to learn, support, work with others, and challenge herself. Outside of work, Hailie enjoys spending time with her friends and families, as well as to play tennis and online games.

Zara Lai

Speech Pathologist

Zara gained her Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) at the University of Queensland in 2017. Before joining Montrose, she worked within the education setting which entailed working closely with school staff and families to support children and young adults with learning needs. Zara has experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Complex Communication Needs, developmental delays, dysfluency, as well as literacy, speech and language difficulties. She is a registered Hanen More Than Words® provider and a certified basic DIRFloortime® provider. Zara is passionate about improving individuals’ quality of lives and supporting them to reach their full potential. Outside of work, Zara enjoys travelling, trying new foods, and spending time with family and friends.

Leila Elliot

Occupational Therapist

Leila started working with Montrose after living and working in London and Melbourne. She has experience working in private practice, hospitals, and the community. Her experience is predominantly in paediatrics, particularly children with complex movement disorders. Leila is passionate about working with children and their families to maximise their participation in daily life.  Outside of work, Leila enjoys exercising, sewing and playing fetch with her cat, Ramen.

Krisley Vetta Gubio

Occupational Therapist

Krisley graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2015. Before coming to Montrose, Krisley worked as a Qualified Educator in an after-school care and had working experience in hospital, community, early intervention and aged care setting as an OT. She is also a certified paediatric massage therapist. She enjoys helping children reach their full potential while utilising their interest to ensure therapy is fun and engaging. When Krisley isn’t working, she likes to read books, sing and dance with her nieces, go for a walk, watch a good movie and spend quality time with her family.

Danielle Messenger

Occupational Therapist

Danielle completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Griffith University. She is passionate about working with children and has previously worked in early intervention for Autistic children, where she gained experience enabling them to develop their fine motor, self-care and social skills via naturalistic daily activities to achieve their goals. She is thrilled to commence with Montrose and work collaboratively with families to assist their child’s development and progress and enhance their lives. Outside of work Danielle enjoys spending time with her family, friends and corgi’s, craft activities and traveling to new destinations.

Abigael Cristaudo

Occupational Therapist

Abigael has a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from James Cook University, Townsville. Since graduating in 2007, she has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, mental health and aged care. Abigael has a keen interest in developing her skills as a paediatric Occupational Therapist. She is passionate about utilising her skills to help children and their families reach their goals. Outside of work, you will find Abigael cooking, baking and spending time with her young family.

Ruqayya Moosa

Occupational Therapist

Ruqayya gained her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of Queensland in 2020. During her studies, she worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at an early intervention service for young children with Autism, where she gained experience helping children with social skills, fine motor development and self-care tasks. Ruqayya has a passion for enabling children and families to participate in everyday activities and achieve their goals. She is extremely excited to begin her journey as a graduate therapist at Montrose, a place where she is welcomed and supported. Outside of work, Ruqayya enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors and sewing.

Justine Currie

Physiotherapist

Justine completed a Bachelor of Sport Science at the University of Western Australia prior to completing her Masters of Physiotherapy at Griffith in 2019. Before coming to Montrose, Justine worked at a private practise clinic, assisting both adult and paediatric clients. Justine believes in a team approach to therapy, with everyone (therapists and family) playing an important role to help support the child, allowing them to participate to the fullest in whatever they choose. Outside of work Justine loves going to the beach or going for a hike on a beautiful sunny day, but if the weather isn’t as good also loves curling up with a good movie.

Ella Hanley-Randall

Physiotherapist

Ella completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) at Griffith University in 2022. She is passionate about working with children and explored this interest through volunteer work with Variety during university. She is excited to enter the workforce with Montrose and work collaboratively with our team and the families to facilitate their child’s growth and quality of life. Outside of work, Ella enjoys staying active at the gym and being with friends and family.

Jade Forbes

Team Assistant

Jade is our Team Assistant who adores children and helping our Montrose families. Prior to joining Montrose, Jade has worked in Central Remote Australia as a Clinical Services Assistant, managing Nurses in providing health services to the Indigenous Remote Communities of Northern Territory and Western Australia. With various customer service experience, Jade has also studied photography and fashion within the Creative Industries. During her spare time, she finds comfort in seeking out new restaurants and being amongst family

Kayla Wells

Direct Support Worker

Kayla has always been passionate about working with children and being a part of their learning journey. Throughout the past 3 years, Kayla has volunteered in schools, worked in the disability industry and become eager to learn more about  Indigenous communities. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University, which she hopes will continue her journey of helping others. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, going to the gym, swimming at the beach and exploring nature with her friends and family.

Chloe Antill

Therapy Assistant

Chloe is in her third year of studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) at the University of Queensland. She is passionate about supporting clients and their families to achieve their goals in a safe and caring environment. Chloe loves helping her team and providing therapy assistance to her clients at Slacks Creek. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, going to the gym, walking in nature and spending time with loved ones.

Siobhan McEvoy

Therapy Assistant/ DSW

Siobhan is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons). Before joining Montrose, she worked at Bunnings Warehouse for four years alternating between customer service, stocking shelves and conducting children’s DIY activities. Siobhan comes from a rural background which has spiked her interest in working rurally to one day assist those in need of healthcare but have limited access. Outside of work, you will find Siobhan spending her weekends travelling to a new waterfall, waterhole or mountain.

Jessica Eltagonde

Therapy Assistant/ DSW

Jessica loves helping people and has a background of Nursing which she was practising for 3 years until she started with Montrose. Jessica is also a bit of an entrepreneur as she runs her own beauty business. Jessica has 2 Maltese Shih Tzu dogs and a beautiful daughter named Mia. In her spare time she loves to garden (especially succulents), watching movies, outdoor adventures and spending quality time with family.

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.