Desi David

Occupational Therapist

Professional Profile

Desi is an Occupational Therapist with 13 years of experience in paediatric, aged care, and community practice combined. Desi advocates for his clients to achieve well-being through the use of meaningful occupations. To achieve this, Desi genuinely establishes rapport and holistically evaluates his clients to determine their strengths, limitations, and activities and/or occupations that are meaningful and purposeful for them. He does all of this in a fun, engaging treatments that maximise results, and leave a smile on his clients’ faces achieving their goals!

Desi’s current project is the supported employment of individuals in the regional and remote areas who are diagnosed with mental health conditions.

Areas of Interest

Occupation-Based Approach in Service Provision.
Evidence-Based Practice
Rural Allied Health Services
Supported Employment of People with Mental Health Conditions
Multidisciplinary Approach to Promote/Increase Functional Capacity

Qualifications

BS Occupational Therapy 2009, University of Santo Tomas College of Rehabilitation Sciences – Espana, Manila
Graduate Diploma of Rural Health Generalist Practice 2023 – 2025, James Cook University – Townsville, Australia