Marilyn PearceOccupational Therapist
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Marilyn attained an Associateship in Occupational Therapy in 1972 at the Western Australia Institute of Technology, completing a degree conversion course in 1982 to attain a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy at the Western Australia Institute of Technology (now Curtin University Institute of Technology). Marilyn has a wide range of experience as an Occupational Therapist in both acute and community settings, with over 45 years of experience and expertise in the areas of community occupational therapy consultancy, assessment and rehabilitation services.
Marilyn initially established Home Occupational Therapy Services in 1983 to provide Occupational Therapy services to private clients and veterans within the southern Perth metropolitan area. The primary aim of this service was to assist client’s to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Prior to working in private practice, Marilyn’s professional experience includes working as a senior Occupational Therapist in the areas of psychiatry, home visiting, neurology, psychogeriatics and as a clinical supervisor for Occupational Therapy students.
Initially a sole practitioner, Marilyn has since developed the practice in conjunction with her son Chris and over the past 19 years under the Occupational Therapy Services Group title. Marilyn now oversees the organisation in a mentor role and which provides community services to the greater Perth metropolitan area servicing a variety of private clients, participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and clients entitled through the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA). In addition, Occupational Therapy services are contracted to MyAged Care providers, Public Trustee (Guardianship Boards); Insurance Commission of Western Australia; and WorkCover organisations.
Marilyn has extensive experience working across areas of health and disability, and with consulting professionally as an expert witness. Marilyn is interested in research and service development with experience presenting at the OT Australia WA State Conference (2010, 2012), and also presenting research at the Australasian Road Safety Conference (2011). In addition, Marilyn regularly provides education to General Practitioners and hospital staff in a variety of areas of Occupational Therapy and Veteran Services, including: Falls Prevention (implementing ‘Stepping On’ group programs in Western Australia), Neurology, Home Assessment and Veteran entitlements.
Marilyn has been pivotal in developing the area of Complex Home Modifications in WA, having worked in providing minor and major complex home modifications over the past 45 years privately and under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). She was consulted and assisted in initially developing the Complex Home Modifications service at Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2014; and was selected as one of the initial panel Complex Home Modification assessors for NDIS during it's trial implementation in WA in 2015. Marilyn has been working in NDIS since it's beginnings in WA, and continues to provide NDIS services for basic and complex assistive technology as well as minor and major complex home modification.
Marilyn received a Lorna Sherlock Award in 2008 from OT AUSTRALIA WA, to recognise her role in nurturing and mentoring work colleagues across Western Australia. Marilyn is currently the state representative for the Occupational Therapy Australia National Working Party for Department of Veterans Affairs. Marilyn’s role is to represent Western Australian Occupational Therapists in a National forum, assisting in the development and provision of services.
Marilyn strongly believes in maintaining current knowledge within her areas of practice through on-going professional development, and is a current member of the OT Australia National Association. Marilyn has excellent clinical and leadership skills crucial to her roles at Occupational Therapy Services Group. Marilyn is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist who is dedicated and motivated, with excellent problem solving and management skills.
Marilyn initially established Home Occupational Therapy Services in 1983 to provide Occupational Therapy services to private clients and veterans within the southern Perth metropolitan area. The primary aim of this service was to assist client’s to maintain an active and independent lifestyle. Prior to working in private practice, Marilyn’s professional experience includes working as a senior Occupational Therapist in the areas of psychiatry, home visiting, neurology, psychogeriatics and as a clinical supervisor for Occupational Therapy students.
Initially a sole practitioner, Marilyn has since developed the practice in conjunction with her son Chris and over the past 19 years under the Occupational Therapy Services Group title. Marilyn now oversees the organisation in a mentor role and which provides community services to the greater Perth metropolitan area servicing a variety of private clients, participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and clients entitled through the Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA). In addition, Occupational Therapy services are contracted to MyAged Care providers, Public Trustee (Guardianship Boards); Insurance Commission of Western Australia; and WorkCover organisations.
Marilyn has extensive experience working across areas of health and disability, and with consulting professionally as an expert witness. Marilyn is interested in research and service development with experience presenting at the OT Australia WA State Conference (2010, 2012), and also presenting research at the Australasian Road Safety Conference (2011). In addition, Marilyn regularly provides education to General Practitioners and hospital staff in a variety of areas of Occupational Therapy and Veteran Services, including: Falls Prevention (implementing ‘Stepping On’ group programs in Western Australia), Neurology, Home Assessment and Veteran entitlements.
Marilyn has been pivotal in developing the area of Complex Home Modifications in WA, having worked in providing minor and major complex home modifications over the past 45 years privately and under the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). She was consulted and assisted in initially developing the Complex Home Modifications service at Fiona Stanley Hospital in 2014; and was selected as one of the initial panel Complex Home Modification assessors for NDIS during it's trial implementation in WA in 2015. Marilyn has been working in NDIS since it's beginnings in WA, and continues to provide NDIS services for basic and complex assistive technology as well as minor and major complex home modification.
Marilyn received a Lorna Sherlock Award in 2008 from OT AUSTRALIA WA, to recognise her role in nurturing and mentoring work colleagues across Western Australia. Marilyn is currently the state representative for the Occupational Therapy Australia National Working Party for Department of Veterans Affairs. Marilyn’s role is to represent Western Australian Occupational Therapists in a National forum, assisting in the development and provision of services.
Marilyn strongly believes in maintaining current knowledge within her areas of practice through on-going professional development, and is a current member of the OT Australia National Association. Marilyn has excellent clinical and leadership skills crucial to her roles at Occupational Therapy Services Group. Marilyn is a highly skilled Occupational Therapist who is dedicated and motivated, with excellent problem solving and management skills.
Memberships & Representation |
OT Australia MemberWA Representative DVA National Working Party |
Awards & Recognition |
'Lorna Sherlock Award’ 2008, OT AUSTRALIA WA |
