Montrose Toowoomba

Alexandra Young

Service Manager

Alex is the Service Manager at Montrose Toowoomba. Alex has a clinical background as a Speech Pathologist, before stepping into management. Alex enjoys seeing clients achieve their goals, through the support of holistic therapy services.

Maddie Dardengo

Speech Pathologist

Maddie gained her Bachelor of Speech Hearing and Language Sciences from Macquarie University in 2016, and her Masters of Speech and Language Pathology from Macquarie University in 2018. Maddie joined the Montrose team in March 2019 and has a particular interest in Voice. Maddie enjoys reading a good novel with a cup of tea as she finds this really relaxing (a hot chocolate and warm blanket in the winter works for her too!). Maddie’s secret talent is that she is a pretty good singer, which she does in any spare minute she finds.

Laura Brosnan

Speech Pathologist

Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2021. She joined the Montrose Toowoomba team in January 2022. Laura has an interest in working with children and working with families and children with all different abilities to help them to get the most out of their lives. In my spare time I enjoy playing netball, reading, being outdoors and catching up with friends.

Kayleen Ovenden

Occupational Therapist

Kayleen gained her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from James Cook University in 2014. She has experience in orthopaedic rehabilitation and aged care, and is interested in enabling people of all ages and walks of life to get the most out of their lives. Kayleen joined the Montrose team in June 2019 and is keen to explore and become a part of the Toowoomba and Darling Downs community. She enjoys listening to music, drinking coffee, watching movies, and reading books.

Samantha Kennedy

Occupational Therapist

Sam graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2019. Since then, she has worked in a variety of areas including adult and adolescent NDIS, Home care, Aged care, and through the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Sam loves being an Occupational Therapist because she can motivate individuals to achieve their goals and work towards being confident in their abilities. Sam is new to the Montrose team and has been enjoying getting to know her wonderful colleagues and the incredible clients at Montrose. Outside of work, Sam enjoys being creative (painting, drawing, watercolours), spending time outdoors, reading, and stopping people on the street so she can pat their dogs!

Katie Beard

Occupational Therapist

Katie graduated from a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2015. She is also a qualified Sensory Integration Therapist. She has spent the last several years working in complex therapy situations with kids, families and adults to support them with everyday life challenges. Katie thinks of OT as being a professional problem solver, working with clients to understand how they can achieve their goals and enjoy life. When Katie isn’t working she likes to take her labrador, Lucy for a walk, play a sport or relax with a warm cup of tea.

Rochelle Warbrooke

Occupational Therapist

Rochelle gained her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2020. She has previous experience working with children and young adults of all ages and abilities from her time as an OT student and a disability support worker. Rochelle is passionate about helping everyone to live their best life. Rochelle joined the Montrose team in January 2021 and is excited to become a part of the Toowoomba community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, cooking, catching up with friends and watching movies.

Imogen Jourdain

Physiotherapist

Imogen gained her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) from the University of Queensland in 2017. She has a broad range of clinical experience, having worked in rural and regional hospitals, with a particular passion for neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Imogen is a new addition to the Montrose team and is excited to assist our clients to live their lives to the full. In her spare time, Imogen enjoys playing hockey, learning the cello, building friendships and being outdoors.

Maria Toohey

Therapy Assistant

Maria joined the Montrose Toowoomba Team as a Therapy Assistant in 2022. She has 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse, and has supported children with complex needs as a Teacher Aide for Education Queensland. Maria is looking forward to supporting clients to achieve their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, reading, watching movies and catching up with friends. Her favourite place to visit are the Bunya Mountains in winter.

Carly Miles

Client Support Administrator

Kate Clark

Team Assistant

Kate will often be the first face you see when you walk in to Montrose Toowoomba. She’ll probably be the one who answers the phone too! Kate’s role is about making things as easy as possible for customers and our therapists. She started with us just before our new shiny Toowoomba Service Centre was opened after working in the food industry and for Queensland Health. She describes herself as a “homebody” who likes crochet and spending time with her friends, family and pets. She does like to venture out to the movies too and loves AFL – Richmond is her team.

Jan Torcetti

Customer Support Administrator

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.