Amira Elzahr

Meet Amira

Occupational Therapist

(She/Her)

Great match for:

  • Children, adolescents, adults, and older individuals requiring Occupational Therapy support
  • Participants wanting a warm, approachable, and collaborative therapist
  • Neurodivergent individuals seeking practical, strengths-based therapy
  • Families looking for support with emotional regulation, sensory processing, and daily living skills
  • Participants requiring Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), NDIS reports, and Assistive Technology assessments
  • Individuals wanting support to improve independence at home, school, work, and in the community

Looking for an Occupational Therapist who is compassionate, down-to-earth, and passionate about helping people achieve greater independence? Amira is an excellent fit.

Amira is an experienced Occupational Therapist who supports both children and adults across a wide range of presentations. She is passionate about delivering practical, person-centred therapy that empowers participants to build confidence, improve everyday functioning, and achieve meaningful goals that matter to them.

Known for her warm and approachable nature, Amira works closely with participants, families, support coordinators, educators, and other allied health professionals to ensure therapy is collaborative, individualised, and sustainable. She believes every participant deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their therapy journey.

Amira has extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Sensory processing challenges
  • Fine and gross motor skill delays
  • Functional independence challenges
  • School participation difficulties
  • Daily living and self-care challenges
  • Physical disability and rehabilitation needs
  • Capacity-building and community participation goals

Amira supports participants using:

  • Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
  • Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
  • Home and environmental assessments
  • Capacity-building interventions
  • Emotional regulation strategies
  • Sensory-based Occupational Therapy interventions
  • Goal-focused therapy programs
  • Functional rehabilitation strategies
  • Comprehensive NDIS report writing and clinical documentation

Amira has significant experience completing high-quality Functional Capacity Assessments, NDIS reports, Assistive Technology recommendations, and home assessments to support funding access, plan reviews, and improved participant outcomes. She has prescribed a wide range of assistive technology, including mobility aids, seating systems, recliners, beds, and ergonomic equipment to maximise safety, accessibility, and independence.

Her experience spans paediatric and adult Occupational Therapy across home, school, community, and rehabilitation settings, allowing her to confidently support participants with diverse goals and varying support needs. She has a particular passion for helping individuals improve participation in everyday activities while working collaboratively with the important people in their lives.

What truly sets Amira apart is her genuine passion for helping people from all walks of life. Whether she’s supporting a child to develop emotional regulation, helping an adult increase their independence at home, or completing detailed assessments to secure the supports participants need, Amira brings warmth, professionalism, and evidence-based care to every interaction.

Amira is committed to helping every participant build confidence, develop practical life skills, and achieve meaningful outcomes that enhance their independence and quality of life.

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Meet other team members

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Speech Pathologist

Spoorthi
Speech & Language Development - Children & Teens
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Support Worker - Newcastle

Warren
Calm, Good Listener & Down To Earth
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Support Worker - Maitland

Rebekah
Kind, Compassionate & Proactive
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Support Worker - Central Coast

Paige
Engaging & Great with Children
STAFF 17

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Charlotte O’Kane
Children & Teenagers
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Psychologist & Behavioural Support Practitioner

Shannon Wrigley
Complex Behaviours Across The Life Span

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