Anchored Occupational Therapy Nadine Mackay Wollongong Illawarra OT
Serving Families in the Illawarra, NSW, Australia

Anchored Occupational Therapy

About Us

We are a small private practice owned by Nadine Mackay, Occupational Therapist located 15 minutes from Wollongong, NSW, Australia. We are passionate about working with neurodiverse children and youth. We have a strong focus on working with families to build capacity in the areas meaningful to their children. 

At Anchored Occupational Therapy, we seek to -

  • Support a child to engage in meaningful occupations* by supporting adjustments to the world around them, as well as supporting them to grow in their skills and confidence. 


*Occupations are daily activities children need or want to do - such as eating, learning, making friends, brushing their teeth, etc.


  • Cherish each child or young person as unique, equal and valued.


  • Build capacity within families through regular parent/carer-only sessions, to  build on areas of strength, and problem-solve together areas of challenge.

Nadine Mackay

Nadine graduated from The University of Sydney in 2008, with first class Honours. She has worked in various public-health, not-for profit and private roles, within the Illawarra and in 2016, in Western Australia. Nadine is a Mum to two daughters, and enjoys reading, being in nature and spending time with friends in her spare time. She is committed to regular professional development, some of the opportunities she has attended over the years include -

·       “Affirming Approach to Goal-Setting and Reports” by Play. Learn. Chat. , 2024

·      “Collaborative & Proactive Solutions, Introductory and Advanced Course” with Dr Ross Greene, 2023

·       “Occupational Performance Coaching” with Dr Charmaine Bernie, 2023

·       “Conquering the Puberty Blues” with Rebecca Khan, 2022

·       “DIR 201 : Promoting Basic Functional Emotional Developmental Capacities” – 16 week training, 2021

·       “DIR 101: An Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime®” online with ICDL, 2020

·       “Trauma Informed Practice: Exploring and Applying Psycho-Sensory Interventions in your Practice”, online with Kim Barthel, 2020

·       “Advanced Developing Pretend Play Skills in Children” by Prof Karen Stagnitti, 2020

·       “PEERS for Young Adults : Social Skills program for Young Adults with an ASD or other Social Challenges” with Definition Diverse, 2022

·       “When Children Won’t Eat: Picky Eaters vs Problem Feeders; Assessment and Treatment using the SOS Approach to Feeding” by Dr Kay Toomey & Dr Erin Ross, 2018; as well as various extension online Feeding Therapy modules across 2019

·       “DCD/Dyspraxia and the Role for Occupational Therapy” by Lisa Scott, 2017

·       “Working Memory Conference: Impact and Interventions across the lifespan” by Pearson, 2016

·       “Sensory Defensiveness: A Comprehensive Treatment Approach” by Julie Wilbarger, 2011

·       “M.O.R.E. : Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural Functions”, 2011

·       “How does your engine run? The Alert Program for self-regulation”, 2010

·       ‘Getting Kids in Sync’ A sensory processing approach to challenges associated with autism, ADHD, learning and behavioural disorders’, 2010

·       ‘Tool for Tots: Sensory Strategies for Toddlers & Preschoolers ’ by Diane Henry, 2009

In addition, Nadine participates in regular peer supervision with the Exceptional Kids Senior Clinicians group

'Kids do well if they can' 

Dr. Ross Greene

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