SEED | Sarah MacInnes | NSW Paediatric Occupational Therapist | Consultant
Paediatric Occupational Therapy in Regional NSW
Welcome! Sarah is an Occupational Therapist, an MBA candidate and Co Director of SEED. With a background in paediatric occupational therapy, Sarah’s career has centred on supporting neurodiverse children and their families in regional and rural communities. Sarah brings over a decade of clinical experience in direct services, focused on fostering growth, resilience, and meaningful engagement.
‘I am passionate about solving complex problems and advocating for the unique needs of regional and rural NSW; by building local capacity, I help create sustainable improvements in health outcomes for children’
Occupational Therapy Beyond the Clinic in NSW
Sarah works closely with educators and school communities to build inclusive environments where students and educators thrive. Sarah is driven by a passion for solving complex problems, understanding human behaviour and making an impact.
Today, Sarah blends her clinical foundations with business insights to work at the intersection of people, leadership and organisational alignment. Sarah draws on the wisdom gained from her mentors, experiences and academic background.
With a passion for understanding behaviour and the power of relationships to influence culture and performance, Sarah’s work includes customised professional development for improved organisational performance.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree, masters degree
Sarah holds a Bachelor Degree in Applied Science, Occupational Therapy, a Masters Degree in Health Science, Paediatric Occupational Therapy and is an MBA candidate.
Understanding complex behaviour
Sarah is increasingly being drawn to topics such as understanding complex behaviour, non violent communication, emotional agility, negotiation, attachment, trauma informed practice and more.
customised professional development
With a passion for understanding behaviour and the power of relationships to influence culture and performance, Sarah’s work includes customised professional development for improved organisational performance.
About Sarah
After 11 years living in Orange NSW, Sarah now calls Boorowa NSW home. Sarah is a mother to two beautiful children Ted and Posy, and wife to Richard.