ACT Advisory Council
The Occupational Therapy Australia ACT Advisory Council represents the interests and provides advice to support the members affiliated with the state.
The Advisory Council comprises OTA members from across the state who bring a diversity of skills and experience to the Association. Advisory Council members welcome and value member input and feedback. If you would like to connect with any of our ACT Advisory Council members, please contact us at OTA and we will be happy to forward on your request.
Members
David Wen
Chair
Leah Epistola
Advisory Member
Leah is a registered Occupational Therapist with 24 years of experience in a variety of clinical settings in both public and private practice. She completed her bachelor’s degree in the Philippines and has worked in acute care, community health and occupational rehabilitation to name a few. She also has a special interest in aged care, palliative care and women’s health care.
Alison Hartigan
Advisory Member
Alison is an occupational therapist, a Navy veteran, a Mum of three and a member of the OT Australia ACT Divisional Council. She completed the Masters of Occupational Therapy at the University of Canberra as a mature age student. Alison has worked in orthopaedic wards, occupational rehabilitation, in mental health occupational therapy in an acute mental health ward and with Open Arms veterans and families counselling service and is now working part time as a pain specialist occupational therapist at the ACT Pain Centre, as well as developing a role focused on post-high school autistic youth and adults with employment readiness at Employ for Ability.
Asimina Peristeri
Advisory Member
Asimina has worked in a variety of settings including: dementia support specialist with Dementia Australia, community based blood cancer support services; general community rehabilitation including home modifications, and prescription for specialist aids and equipment; NDIS and My Aged care provider; and adult and older person’s community mental health.
