ABOUT US

Good To Better

Good to Better was established to provide high quality therapy services, and maximise the health of all Australians through direct therapy services, professional development and research.

Good to Better has 4 guiding values;

Connection: meaningful connection with our clients
Integrity: acting ethically in the interests of our clients
Changing lives: making a real difference to the important things in peoples’ lives
Sustainability: running a financially, environmentally and socially responsible business.

Respect

Good to Better acknowledges the Gubbi Gubbi peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we gather, and we pay respects to their Elders past and present. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the lands we travel to including Yuggera, Turrbal, Badtjala, Waka Waka and Gureng Gureng lands.

Our staff also extend our respect to the diversities of the human condition. We work hard to support our staff to build skills in working alongside, and become allies to, various communities. Examples include working with the Deaf Community (we support our staff in learning AUSLAN), Neurodiverse Affirming Practice, LGBTQIA+ people, and Sex Positive Occupational Therapy.

A great team

Good to Better comprises a great team of therapists and therapy assistants. Our therapists and therapy assistants work together so that we can try to get the best combination of expertise, personality, and price to met your needs.

Our uniqueness

Every practice has something unique that it brings to the table. At Good to Better we recognise 8 focus areas for our practice;

Generalist services for the Mary Valley & surrounds
Complex lymphoedema and musculoskeletal services, with a special focus on non-cancer-related lymphoedema
Complex assistive technology & home modification
Ongoing psychosocial supports services for those living with mental health conditions or who are neurodiverse
Rural outreach, understanding the opportunities and challenges of rural living
Adventure: therapy programs outside the clinic with circus, beach, bush and farms
Innovative training & education, backed by evidence alongside practical experience
Supportive, on demand supervision & mentoring

Our Team

Dr Kieran Broome, Senior Occupational Therapist & Director

Kieran is an experienced occupational therapist, researcher and educator. Across his career he has worked in most areas of occupational therapy, however he has a current focus on working with adults, older people and adolescents in the community. Kieran works part-time for Good to Better.

Kieran enjoys working with people with complex needs or social situations. He applies out-of-the-box thinking, developing solutions where they don’t currently exist. He is the senior occupational therapist at Good to Better responsible for complex home modifications including supporting the work of others. His areas of focus include assistive technology, home modification, hands-on rehabilitation, oedema and lymphoedema management. He is an Accredited Lymphoedema Practitioner.

As an educator, Kieran has a practical and evidence-based approach. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and he has received awards for quality teaching and blended learning. He also works part-time outside of Good to Better as a health professional educator in the field of assistive technology.

Kieran’s research background is broad, covering areas from accessibility, chronic disease, palliative care, scar and oedema management, paediatrics, suicide prevention, assistive technology, and leisure. He is well-versed in statistical and computer-assisted qualitative analysis methods. Explore Kieran’s previous publications here.

Genevieve Kingston, Occupational Therapist

Genevieve is an occupational therapist with a focus on working with people with mental health disorders, intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. She works hard to meet people where they are at in their own life journey.

She enjoys making the world a kinder place to live in. In her own everyday life, she participates in Brazilian Jujitsu and barbershop singing.

Genevieve’s research background is in end-of-life-care, specifically exploring what helps support quality care.

Christine Brough, Occupational Therapist & Practice Manager

Christine is an occupational therapist that exemplifies the Good to Better spirit of connecting with clients and going the extra mile to make a real difference. Christine works part-time for Good to Better from Biloela.

Christine has experience working with adults and older people, including areas such as assistive technology, home modifications, rehabilitation (including functional electrical stimulation), cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, and functional skill-building. Her areas of focus at Good to Better also include hand therapy and lymphoedema management. She is an accredited lymphoedema practitioner.

Christine manages the day-to-day running of Good to Better Therapy Services. Christine’s research background includes the development of an assessment tool for mothers post-partum.

Carmen Mitchell, Consultant Occupational Therapist

Carmen has over 35 years of experience as an occupational therapist. She worked in various health and community sectors including occupational rehabilitation, injury prevention and management, human factors consultancy, community private practice (DVA), disability support (public trustee) and university disability advisor. Carmen combines a strong clinical background with a high attention to detail. Carmen has served on the board of her professional association and maintains an extensive network of colleagues across Australia.

Outside of work, Carmen enjoys keeping physical fit, travelling, and is an accomplished artist.

Amy Cross, Therapy Assistant (Mary Valley, Gympie, Sunshine Coast)

Amy is an experienced allied health assistant who has worked in various roles in the South Burnett and Sunshine Coast. Now based in the Mary Valley, Amy is part of the Good to Better team, helping out behind the scenes and implementing therapy programs under the direction of Good to Better’s occupational therapists. She is very experienced in manual handling and educating others in manual handling.

Amy also runs a family farm, enjoys getting out and about, and is always up for challenges.

Tracey Nettheim, Administration Officer

Tracey is our administration officer and helps to keep the office running smoothly. Tracie can help you out with appointments, invoices and following up on things.

The boys - Jack & Russell

Our excitable Jack Russell Terriers, aptly named Jack and Russell, are regular visitors to the office. While too boisterous to formally join the team, Russell (pictured) has expressed interest in a career as a Therapy Dog. He loves meeting new people and animals, and is always up for a hug. His brother Jack enjoys playing, and is always up to chase or race. Jack would love to introduce you to his favourite game involving a ball on a string.

Our Services

Therapy Services

Access occupational therapy and therapy assistant services, including one-off, ongoing, second opinion, and medicolegal services.

Professional Development

Access professional development including workshops, clinical supervision and online learning.

Research

Learn about our current and previous research project, read our position statements and access research supervision.

About Us