About Us

Amelia De Palma (formerly Amelia Romeo) is a friendly, confident, and engaging Occupational Therapist passionate about empowering children, adolescents, and young adults with disability to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

With over eight years of experience in community-based roles, she has worked extensively with children and young adults, collaborating closely with families, educators, support workers, and other health professionals to deliver holistic and meaningful outcomes.

As a dedicated generalist Occupational Therapist, Amelia brings a broad and adaptable skillset. She has experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with a range of neurological and physical disabilities, helping them develop functional skills, promote independence, and access assistive technology solutions to enhance everyday life.

Amelia is guided by the values of family, respect, and integrity. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, cooking, playing netball, spending time outdoors, and connecting with friends and family.

Professional Development

Committed to ongoing professional development, Amelia has completed numerous formal courses to strengthen her Occupational Therapy skill-set, including:

• Learn to Play Therapy: Part 1 (Introduction), Learn to Play Events

• Learn to Play Therapy: Part 2 (Advanced), Learn to Play Events 

• DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR and DIR Floortime, ICDL

• Traffic Jam in My Brain, Sensory Tools

• Functional Independence Measure (FIM), AROC 

• The Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS), Centre for Innovative OT Solutions 

• Understanding Cerebral Palsy & Surveillance, Novita 

• Understanding Movements for Accessing Technology and Communication, AGOSCI

• How To Use a PODD, Novita

• Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia, MACA

• Posture Care Out of The Chair, Novita 

• Home Modifications Webinar, Home Design for Living 

• Strategies for Managing Abuse Related Trauma, Australian Childhood Foundation 

• OT Practice Educator Synopsis, University of South Australia

• Supervisor Training, Novita

• Dare to Lead, Courage Collective