Occupational therapists
Clare Seymour
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Health Science
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Clare is an Occupational Therapist and Team Leader at Happy Chatter. Clare graduated from her Masters of Occupational Therapy Practice at La Trobe University and has had a range of experiences, including working overseas.
All of her experience allows Clare to be a compassionate and caring therapist who wants her clients to live life to the maximum, recognising that everyone is different and tailoring her services to fit the needs of every individual.
Clare is passionate about working as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best outcomes and make a difference in individuals’ lives. Clare’s key areas include working with sensory integration, fine and gross motor skills, and engagement in everyday activities of life.
Amy Aartsen
Occupational Therapist
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Amy is a certified practicing Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA. She completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy at Swinburne in 2023 and prior to this completed a Bachelor of Exercise Sport Science in 2019.
Working as a therapy assistant, Amy has experience implementing programs with children and adolescences under the guidance of allied health professionals including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Speech Pathologists. Amy incorporates her knowledge and experience in behavioural therapy and sport to implement programs improving gross and fine motor skills, social interaction, communication and play skills. Amy is looking forward to continuing to develop her occupational therapy skills within a multidisciplinary team to help children develop and achieve personal goals in all areas of their lives.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, and going on hikes in nature.
Emily Kemezys
Occupational Therapist
Masters of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Emily is a certified practicing Occupational Therapist with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and AHPRA. She completed her Masters of Occupational Therapy at Swinburne in 2023, and also completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences at Monash University in 2020.
Emily is passionate about working with children and their families to help them be the best versions of themselves. She has experience working within the community, school and hospital settings in multidisciplinary teams, with a range of different people. Emily is enthusiastic about early intervention, and seeing children develop and reach their personal goals. She is looking forward to continuing to develop her occupational therapy knowledge and skills at Happy Chatter to support children and their families.
Emily enjoys spending her free time with her friends, family and pets. She also loves exploring and trying out new restaurants, and attending dance classes.
Join our team
Happy Chatter offers a workplace based on respect,
client-focused care, and a healthy love of food. As with our clients, we want each staff member to feel supported in reaching their full potential.
Each staff member is an integral part of the team. There is always something to do to help each other out, whether you’re a Speech Pathologist, an Occupational Therapist, a Receptionist
an Allied Health Assistant, or a volunteer!
Training: We provide structured training tailored to your progress as you grow with us. All clinicians are offered guidance including mentoring and supervision. There is something for everyone here with our in-house PDs, regular debrief sessions and practical training.
Positivity 
We are positive about our achievements, capability, and look forward to the future.
Integrity
We are careful to be honest with each other, do the right thing, and be transparent in our work and our interactions.
Understanding
We all have different personalities, drivers and work styles. What we understand about our colleagues can help us interact constructively.
Communication
We value open communication where there is honest encouragement, constructive criticism, and no gossip triangles.
Respect
We respect each other as colleagues by keeping shared workspaces tidy, including kitchen and admin, and by following through at work.
We work with these values at the core of our team
Positivity
We are careful to be honest with each other, do the right thing, and be transparent in our work and our interactions.
Understanding
We all have different personalities, drivers and work styles. What we understand about our colleagues can help us interact constructively.
Respect
We respect each other as colleagues by keeping shared workspaces tidy, including kitchen and admin, and by following through at work.
Integrity
We are careful to be honest with each other, do the right thing, and be transparent in our work and our interactions.
Communication
We value open communication where there is honest encouragement, constructive criticism, and no gossip triangles.