Grace Chapman
OT
HCPC Registration Number: OT086388
Hello, my name is Grace.
I studied for a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast in sunny Queensland, Australia, and graduated in 2017. I have worked with children and young people for eight years and have seen a wide range of strengths, abilities, and gifts.
In 2021, I returned to university to complete a Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Leadership, which has helped me develop a broader awareness of health systems across different levels and environments.
I am the OT Clinical Specialist for Feeding at Words First and enjoy not only supporting students in my own schools but also providing advice to other schools and helping students across our communities. Feeding is such a critical part of life, and I find that supporting families during mealtimes can make a truly impactful difference.
When I’m not at work, you’ll find me passionately barracking for my AFL team – Carlton Football Club – playing netball, reading, or discovering the UK and Europe. I’ve always been a bookworm, and second – hand bookstores are treasure troves for me.
The Words First value that resonates most with me is collaboration and support, because I passionately believe in creating open and safe spaces to support children and families. Through a holistic approach to therapy, we can empower the network of people around each child to feel supported and confident in their unique knowledge of the student or their child.
