Meet Our Dedicated Community
of Caring Professionals
OUR TEAM
Meet Our Founder & Director
TOM ROSS
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
ALBURY-WODONGA & WAGGA WAGGA CLINIC
Tom is the heart of Riverina Occupational Therapy (OT), which he founded in 2019 to positively impact people's lives. After graduating from Occupational Therapy at Charles Sturt University in 2011, he has since spent his time developing his skills in disability and occupational rehabilitation. With extensive experience in complex home modifications and assistive technology assessments, Tom is dedicated to finding solutions that truly work for each individual.
Tom’s caring and friendly approach ensures that everyone feels understood and supported on their journey to greater independence and quality of life. With Tom and the Riverina Occupational Therapy team by your side, you're in caring, capable hands.
Albury-Wodonga Clinic
Amy Nagle
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST & ASSOCIATE HAND THERAPIST
Amy is a local Albury resident who has been part of the Riverina Occupational Therapy team since 2020. She graduated from Charles Sturt University in 2011 and has been working in occupational therapy since. She is an Associate Hand Therapist with the Australian Hand Therapy Association and is actively working toward her full accreditation. She has a particular interest in supporting people to regain hand function and return to the activities they love.
Over the years, Amy has gained a lot of experience working in both public and private healthcare settings. She has developed a strong passion for helping people with conditions that affect the hands and arms, especially those with progressive neurological disorders like Parkinson’s, MND (Motor Neurone Disease), and multiple sclerosis (MS). Amy understands the challenges these conditions bring, and she works hard to improve her clients’ quality of life, offering support and solutions to help improve their quality of life.
Whether it’s a sudden injury or a long-term condition, Amy is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate care to help her clients move forward with confidence.
Shelley Friedlieb
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Shelley completed her Occupational Therapy degree at Charles Sturt University in 2008 and joined the Riverina Occupational Therapy team in Albury in 2021. She is passionate about helping people achieve their occupational goals and has extensive experience in specialist assistive technology and home modifications, particularly in aged care and adult disability.
Shelley enjoys working with clients who have complex disabilities, focusing on specialised wheelchair seating and pressure injury prevention. Her dedication to personalised care makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those she supports.
Molly Fisher
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Molly brings a wealth of experience to Riverina OT. She started her career with Queensland Government disability services before transitioning to support NDIS participants. Returning to Albury in 2019, Molly developed extensive experience in Housing and Living goals, particularly transitions to Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Passionate about enhancing the quality of life of her participants, Molly focuses on creating capable environments to reduce behaviours of concern. Molly is dedicated to empowering participants, helping them reach their full potential and lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.
Mitch Franklin
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Meet Mitch, our resident hobby enthusiast. With a degree from Charles Sturt University and three years of experience in the NDIS sector, he is dedicated to empowering individuals to explore new interests, acquire new skills, and engage in meaningful activities. Mitch believes these experiences can significantly enhance the quality of life and overall wellbeing.
Mitch is also passionate about helping people navigate home modifications, assistive technology, and various housing and living options to achieve their desired outcomes.
Frances Ross
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Frances is a dedicated occupational therapist with a strong commitment to regional healthcare. After earning her Bachelor of Health Science and Masters in Occupational Therapy from the University of Western Sydney in 2014, she returned to regional NSW to begin her career in occupational rehabilitation.
Frances’ previous experiences working as an on-base rehabilitation consultant across Albury / Wodonga, Wagga Wagga and Townsville Military bases has transitioned into her developing a special interest in providing OT services to veterans in the Albury / Wodonga region under the DVA rehabilitation appliances program (RAP) and household services (HHS) program.
Amy Griffiths
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
& ACCREDITED HAND THERAPIST
Amy graduated from Deakin University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Following her graduation, she relocated to Albury Wodonga to embark on her career in hand therapy as a new graduate. Since then, she has completed extensive training as a hand therapist and in 2023 was awarded the title of accredited hand therapist by the Australian Hand Therapy Association.
To attain this accreditation, Amy has accumulated over 3,600 hours of clinical practice in hand therapy, participated in a 12-month mentorship program, and completed more than six advanced professional development courses, which included passing examinations and assignments.
Amy joined Riverina OT in 2024 as hand therapy team leader and is now involved with mentoring and training our junior hand therapists. Currently, she practices in both public and private settings and holds the position of senior hand therapist at the fracture clinic of Albury Hospital.
Eliza Howard
ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTANT
Eliza joined the Riverina OT team in 2024. Eliza is currently studying Occupational Therapy at CSU and is loving the ability to use her developing clinical knowledge from studies to assist clients in Albury-Wodonga with their therapy goals.
Wagga Wagga Clinic
Julia Crouch
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Julia graduated with a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from Charles Sturt University in 2021 and joined Riverina OT in 2023. As a dedicated occupational therapist, she is passionate about enhancing the lives of senior citizens. Julia specialises in developing strategies and supports that increase home safety, foster independence, and improve overall quality of life.
Being a local to Wagga Wagga, Julia is particularly eager to work with the adult community she knows so well. Her commitment to enhancing social participation and wellbeing makes her a valuable resource for those seeking compassionate and effective occupational therapy. Julia's skills and local insights empower her clients to thrive in their everyday lives.
Carl Woldseth
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
& ASSOCIATE HAND THERAPIST
Carl joined our Wagga clinic in 2024 as a new graduate occupational therapist. Carl is a mature age graduate who has spent many years in a former life working in the construction industry across Australia. A workplace injury to his upper limb prompted a complete career change, resulting in Carl returning to university. This injury has been a catalyst for Carl developing an interest in hand and upper limb therapy.
Carl is currently completing a 12-month fellowship program through the Australian Hand Therapy Association to further his skills in hand and upper limb therapy.
