Emma Carter Occupational Therapy

20/01/2026

11:1 | Elevate

Can you relate to a season of slowing down and realigning?

Last year felt less about pushing forward, and more about coming back to what matters.

Earlier this January, I found myself in a room I didn’t even realise I needed to be in.

The timing felt intentional ✨ 11:1, a quiet reminder of alignment, pause, and coming back to self. Not a new direction, just a gentle return to what already mattered.

In these moments, I listened to other women’s stories and felt seen, validated and empowered.

After losing much of my confidence last year, I found myself sharing openly about business, burnout, and the choice to step back. I spoke about the changes I’ve made to protect my energy and reconnect with work that genuinely fills my cup.

Less doing.
More intention.
More honesty. 🤍

This wasn’t about reinvention.
It was about remembering.
Realigning and allowing space for what feels sustainable again.

Thank you so much to the event organiser for creating such an energetic and empowering experience. It was electric to connect with so many amazing, genuine women. The conversations, energy, and support in the room were truly uplifting. I am feeling inspired ✨

How are you approaching this year 🤍 gently, intentionally, or somewhere in between?

01/01/2026

✨ Stepping back in 2025 created space to listen again to my values, my energy, and what truly sustains my work and my life. As clinicians and educators, as parents, partners, friends and family members we give deeply; intention is how we continue to give without losing ourselves.

✨ Today is the the first new day, new beginning and fresh start. 2026 - This year begins gently: clearer boundaries, compassionate self-talk, restorative rest, and a conscious return to what nourishes me.

Healing is not rushed - it’s cultivated, much like nature itself. I’ll be slowly and mindfully finding my way back into this space, sharing when it feels aligned and sustainable. Today, I’m choosing to refill my cup so I can continue to show up with presence, integrity, and care.

✌️ see you all again soon. Xx Emma

BE INTENTIONAL
with your healing
with your boundaries
with your energy
with how you speak to yourself
with who you give your time to
with what you say “yes” to
with how you rest & recharge
with the love you give (and accept )
with the life you are creating.

11/07/2025

30/06/2025

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON NDIS PRICING ARRANGEMENTS AND QUARTERLY FUNDING PERIODS

There have been some recent significant changes introduced to the NDIS pricing arrangements, as well as the introduction of quarterly funding periods.

These changes are already affecting participants, and the advocacy bodies are working to have your voices heard. To this end, Reimagine is a proud co-signatory to the Every Australian Counts Statement.

However, given what you have told us about the impact of these changes directly on children and families, and that they are already being deeply felt, we have developed our own statement specific to children with disability, developmental delay, and neurodivergence.

If you would like to add your organisation as a co-signatory to the Reimagine Australia Statement, please email us at ceo@reimagine.org.au

You can access our statement here:

https://reimagine.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RA-STATEMENT-NDIS-PRICING-ARRANGEMENTS-AND-QUARTERLY-FUNDING-PERIODS.pdf

21/06/2025

✨Big news! ✨Last night, our incredible Therapy Assistant Nicole Shedden was named the Regional Winner at the NSW Government Training Awards – North Coast & Mid North Coast! 🥇 Out of over 40,000 nominations, she was place 1 of 3 finalists across the region, tonight she was announced the winner and is now heading to the National Finals in Sydney! 🎉

Nicole’s journey is one that means a lot to me personally. Over a year, she reached out to me every few months, asking for mentorship and a chance to work together. Each time, I said no — not because I didn’t believe in her, but because I was sitting in my own imposter syndrome, questioning whether I was ready to be that mentor for someone else.

Eventually, I said yes. And in true me fashion — someone who loves structure, ticking boxes and doing things properly — I encouraged her to sign up with TAFE, complete the Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, and do a formal 2-year workplace traineeship under my guidance, with direct shadowing, learning, clinical education and mentorship every step of the way. When Nicole started with me I was working under the Emma Carter Occupational Therapy name and she transitioned with me in to Sensational Minds Therapy

Watching Nicole grow into the compassionate, capable therapy assistant she is today has been one of the proudest moments of my career. 💛 She’s proof of what happens when people believe in you and you believe in yourself.

🎉 please join me in cheering Nicole on as she prepares for Nationals in Sydney! 🥂

🧠 Interested in clinical education or OT supervision? Send me a message — I’d love to walk beside you in your journey too - currently offering 1:1 online clinical education and Ot supervison. To anyone sitting on the edge of a ‘yes,’ not sure if you’re ready — this is your sign. 🙌

02/06/2025

FEE FREE course to become a School Learning and Support Officer (Teachers Aide)? TAFE Kingscliff

📣 Fee-Free Training in 2025 – Enrolments Now Open!*

Thinking about a career supporting students in schools? We’ve got exciting news — fee-free places have just been announced for Semester 2, 2025!

Study the Certificate III in School Based Education Support and gain the skills to work as a Learning Support Officer or Teacher’s Aide, making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

Learn how to:

Assist students with diverse and additional needs

Create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Work alongside teachers to help students thrive

Semester 2, 2025 | 📍 TAFE NSW Kingscliff

Places are limited and eligibility criteria apply.
For more information or to enrol, call 02 7920 3038 or click the link below.

*To be eligible for fee-free funding, you must meet certain conditions

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25/05/2025

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19/05/2025

🎉 Supervisee Spotlight: Celebrating Nicole Shedden! 🎉

We are so proud to share that Nicole Shedden has been named a Finalist for the NSW Trainee of the Year at the NSW Training Awards, presented by the NSW Department of Education and Apprenticeship Careers Australia! 🌟

Nicole completed a two-year traineeship and Certificate IV of Allied Health Assistance (OT stream) with TAFE NSW under the supervison and mentorship Emma Carter Occupational Therapy. Throughout this time, Nicole demonstrated exceptional dedication, warmth, and professionalism—and continued to grow with us as we transitioned into Sensational Minds Therapy

This state-level recognition is a testament to Nicole’s passion for supporting children and families, and her deep commitment to learning and growing in the allied health space.

We’re so excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with Nicole—more photos and celebration moments to come! 🥳💛

24/02/2025

Happy International Cochlear Implant Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate the life-changing impact of cochlear implants and the incredible people whose lives are transformed by sound. We also recognise the dedicated surgeons, audiologists, and clinicians who make this possible through their expertise and care. 👏🎧

For 30 years, Hear and Say has proudly helped over 500 individuals through our Cochlear Implant program—enabling both children and adults to experience the joy of sound. 💙

Thank you to everyone—families, professionals, and communities—who support this journey every day

07/02/2025

Supervision is all about growth, guidance, and support. Together, we learn, grow, and thrive in this OT journey! 🌱 available online Australia wide, one-on-one, group supervision, or a mix of face to face and online - let connect to create an individualise plan to suit your supervision needs

06/11/2024

📚 Life long learning # #

06/11/2024

✨Supporting new OTs on their journey is one of my favorite roles! Which of these questions resonates most with you? Let’s continue growing together.

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