Hello, I'm Emily!
Emily Trewavas - Occupational Therapist
Emily completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 2003 at La Trobe University in Victoria. She started her career at Glenallen School, a specialist school for children with physical disabilities and/or health impairments, and has been working in paediatrics ever since.
Over the years Emily has worked across a variety of sectors in three Australian states, including schools, community health and early intervention settings, before moving into private practice at Skillbuilders in 2013. Emily had a brief break from practice when she and her family moved to Singapore in 2018, but she is thrilled to be back at Skillbuilders in a job she loves.
Emily's Story
Emily enjoys providing a range of paediatric services. She is particularly passionate about the early years, and has developed skill in providing therapy to children from pre-kindy to mid primary school. Her special interests include (but are not limited to) handwriting, sensory processing, motor development and self care.
When we asked Emily why she enjoyed her role she said, “Therapy is all about connection. That moment when you make a connection with the child you’re working with is like magic. Joining a family in celebrating their child when they realise they can do something they previously thought they couldn’t is such a joy and a privilege and I’m very lucky to be able to come to work to do that. Plus, who doesn’t love playing with arts and crafts and playdoh?!”