Our Story
Dindi Kids Therapy Hub is a family-centred paediatric therapy hub located in Alexandra, Victoria, Australia. Founded by Siobhan Bell and Amanda Webb in June, 2023, Dindi Kids is all about empowering local children and families to thrive.
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Having a combined experience of 35 years in the paediatric and disability fields, Siobhan and Amanda met whilst working at the local hospital in the paediatric therapy team. Both recent arrivals to the area, Siobhan and Amanda became very excited when they realised they shared the same play-based, family-centred therapeutic values and that their approach to interventions complemented each other's.
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Given the ongoing need for additional paediatric therapy services within the Murrindindi Shire, Siobhan and Amanda jumped on the opportunity to open Dindi Kids when a perfect location became available in Downey St, Alexandra.
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Two years on, Dindi Kids is going strong, and we are loving the opportunity to get to know and support so many families across the Murrindindi Shire.
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Meet our therapists
Amanda Webb
Director
Senior Speech Pathologist
Amanda is a certified Practising Speech Language Pathologist with almost 20 years of experience working with adults and children in the area of disability and education. Since graduating with honours from La Trobe University she has worked in a diverse range of settings. These include adult day services, special and specialist settings, mainstream schools, independent and Catholic education. Amanda has had experience overseas in Ireland and worked throughout Victoria. During this time Amanda undertook further studies, completing a Post-Graduate Diploma in Creative and Experiential Art therapy at MIECAT.
Amanda has developed extensive experience in the assessment and management of speech, language and literacy as well as augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs of children and adults with complex communication needs. She is a passionate advocate for individuals with disability and likes to work closely with children and families to optimise
communication and develop a sense of autonomy and independence. She has a strong interest in literacy, language, early intervention and AAC.
Amanda has a love for children’s literature, drawing/illustration and learning languages. She is currently learning Scottish Gaelic, French and Italian. She is also a local member of Seymour District Art Society.
Siobhan Bell
Director
Senior Occupational Therapist
Siobhan is a certified Practising Occupational Therapist with almost 15 years of experience working in paediatrics. Graduating from La Trobe University in 2011, Siobhan briefly dabbled within the adult therapeutic space, however, quickly realised this was not for her. She developed a passion for supporting children with disabilities and developmental delays whilst working within the Early Childhood Intervention team at Villa Maria in Melbourne. Siobhan has spent time in a variety of paediatric settings, both in Australia and overseas, including community health, early childhood intervention, special schools and private practices.
Whilst in London, Siobhan was introduced to Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), an evidence-based therapeutic practice, and developed a specific interest in this therapeutic area. She has since completed a certification course in ASI and is a certified ASI practitioner.
Outside of work, Siobhan enjoys playing any kind of sport (currently trying AFL at the mighty Thornton Roo's ) and travelling.
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Aretha de Kretser
Play on Words Paediatric Speech Pathology
Certified ASD assessor
We are lucky enough to have the specialist expertise of Melbourne-based Speech Pathologist Aretha join us for our Autism Assessment process. Aretha has been involved in multi-disciplinary autism assessment for the past 5 years and is certified to administer the ADOS and MIGDAS assessments.
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Heidi
Sausage Dog
At some stage you are likely to see Heidi the sausage dog wandering around the clinic. Although she is not a therapy dog, she does love to join in sessions, especially if there are treats on offer!