Drue grew up in Waradjuri Country, and after graduating Charles Sturt University in 2004 his path led him to work in a variety of settings including Sydney Children’s, Monash Children’s, Victorian Paediatric Rehabilitation Service, Early Intervention Services, and in private practice.
Drue has also worked in the University sector at Monash University and Charles Sturt University as a clinical educator, lecturer and tutor. In all of these settings, Drue has been privileged to work alongside caring professionals who are experts in their fields. These experiences have strengthened his passion for providing quality, compassionate, research informed and innovative occupational therapy. Drue provides occupational therapy services to children and their families, young people and adults who live with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Acquired Brain Injury, Spina Bifida and mental illness. Drue believes meaningful participation and learning occurs when there is harmony between meaning and effort. As a result, his therapy sessions are goal directed, interest led, fun and at just the right level of challenging!
Drue is a proud father and enjoys seeing his children grow up in the country and all it has to offer. Fatherhood has also highlighted the day-to-day challenges faced by many parents. Drue appreciates that, with the need to access health services, you have likely experienced additional worry, stress and strain.