SUPER GROMS SURF OT PROGRAM
Super Groms Surf Occupational Therapy Program
ABOUT US
Founded by husband and wife, Justine and Lachlan Spencer. Justine an Occupational Therapist and Lachlan a Carpenter, however both growing up in the Sutherland Shire and spending most of their time down Cronulla Beach in the ocean, particularly surfing.
For Justine and Lachlan their biggest aim of the program is; Disability Inclusion and Closing the Gap to promote independence, inclusion in society and the quality of life for people with a disability.
The Ocean has provided so many countless memories and a place to reset and recharge for Justine and Lachlan, they want to help and support others regulation through a positive impact of Surf Therapy, Ocean Safety and Surfing on the mental, emotional, sensory and physical aspects of the individuals part of the program.
Justine graduated as an Occupational Therapist from The University of Western Sydney in 2016 where she commenced working as a Paediatric OT with Sensational Kids OT. At present, she continues to provide intervention in a clinic, home and school-based environment. From experience of offering various programs out in the community and the never ending benefits to her clients and their families, there was a gap noted for these individuals to be able to go to the beach in a safe and supportive way, to feel confident and guided to participate and enjoy surfing and all whilst achieving therapy goals in a discrete and inclusive way.
OUR CREDENTIALS
Jus
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Bachelor Health Science/Masters of Occupational Therapy (Western Sydney University)
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Certified Level 1 Surf Coach, Surfing Australia (Theory completed)
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CPR and Resuscitation Certificate
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Ocean Rescue
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Inclusive Beach Certificate
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SLS Foundation Coach Certificate
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‘Listening With the Whole Body’ (Therapeutic Listening®) Basic Level DIR®-Floortime™
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Understanding the Vestibular System: Theory, Anatomy, and Implications for Practice (Sheila Frick).
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Completed and mentored in courses such as:
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Understanding Trauma & Understanding Secondary Trauma (Mary Cutts)
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S.O.S Feeding Program
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The Wilbarger – Sensory Defensiveness technique
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M.O.R.E – Integrating the Mouth with Sensory and Postural
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Functions (Oetter & Richter)
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Astronaut Program
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Postgraduate Sensory Integration Module 1 – Foundations and Neuroscience
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Jabiru Symposium – Perspectives on Sensory Modulation and Regulation
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Child Protection Mandatory training
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Social Thinking Training
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Key Word Sign
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Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Different Way of Thinking, Learning and Managing Emotions – Tony Attwood
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Fully trained Therasuit therapist
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Lach
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Certified Level 1 Surf Coach, Surfing Australia (Theory completed)
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CPR and Resuscitation Certificate
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Ocean Rescue
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Inclusive Beach Certificate
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SLS Foundation Coach Certificate