About
Family Focussed Therapy 4 Kids was formed by Sussana Rien, as a Paediatric Occupational Therapy private practice in 2017. Sussana has enjoyed working with children and their families in the public health system for over 18 years, however, private practice has offered greater flexibility for finding the balance between work and her own family.
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Sussana Rien, B.App.Sc.(OT)
Occupational Therapist
Sussana is an Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience in coordination, management and provision of occupational therapy services to children and their families. This includes planning, evaluating and implementing individual, group, home and school therapy programs that are based on an extensive understanding and knowledge of occupational therapy principles, child development principles, family-partnership models, and a personal commitment to ensuring clients and their families receive the best possible care. Sussana is registered with AHPRA and OT Australia.
When not working, you will find Sussana organising activities and holidays for her family and friends, running or cycling.
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Amber Ruberry, B.App.Sc.(OT)
Occupational Therapist
Amber is an accredited Occupational Therapist and a professional member of OT Australia and AHPRA. With a career spanning over 20 years, Amber has worked across diverse healthcare settings in Australia and London, including acute hospital care, neurological rehabilitation, community-based therapy and paediatrics; and as an Occupational Therapy University Tutor at the Australian Catholic University.
She is passionate about working collaboratively with families, caregivers, and teachers to build on a child's unique strengths. She enjoys fostering a love for engaging in our world and developing independence, confidence, social skills, healthy eating and problem solving abilities through play, imagination, creativity and fun.
As a mother of four active children, Amber brings practical insight into the busyness of family life, a passion for the best start to life, and skills to connect easily and naturally with children, enabling her to assess strengths and challenges, and to provide realistic and achievable goals and treatment plans.
When not working, you will find Amber cooking with her kids, reading, exploring museums, or enjoying the outdoors through bushwalking, swimming, or snorkelling.
She is passionate about working collaboratively with families, caregivers, and teachers to build on a child's unique strengths. She enjoys fostering a love for engaging in our world and developing independence, confidence, social skills, healthy eating and problem solving abilities through play, imagination, creativity and fun.
As a mother of four active children, Amber brings practical insight into the busyness of family life, a passion for the best start to life, and skills to connect easily and naturally with children, enabling her to assess strengths and challenges, and to provide realistic and achievable goals and treatment plans.
When not working, you will find Amber cooking with her kids, reading, exploring museums, or enjoying the outdoors through bushwalking, swimming, or snorkelling.