MIA CUMMINS

Final-year Occupational Therapy student at Charles Sturt University graduating in October 2025. Skilled in delivering play-based, neuro-affirming therapy to children and families through hands-on paediatric placements and group program facilitation. Known for building strong rapport, supporting emotional regulation, and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to providing evidence-informed care that empowers children to engage meaningfully in their daily activities. Eager to kickstart an occupational therapy career in a dynamic team environment that values creativity, connection, and innovation in paediatric practice.

• NSW WWCC: 2450365V
• VIC WWCC: 2394363A-01
• Police Check
• Child Protection awareness Training
• First aid/CPR
• NDIS worker clearance

Paediatric Community OT (7 weeks)
DLS Allied Health, Bendigo Vic — Jul-Aug 2024

• Supported NDIS participants aged 3–18 with ASD, ADHD, and developmental delays
• Conducted play-based therapy sessions, developed SMART goals using the FGST, created engaging home programs and conducted standardised assessments
• Delivered therapy sessions in clinic, home, and preschool environments
• Educated families and teachers on emotional regulation, routines, and sensory strategies

School-Based OT - Project Placement (7 weeks)
Myrtleford P-12 Public School, Myrtleford Vic — Oct-Nov 2024

• Adapted classroom activities to support inclusion and access
• Developed resources that aligned with the Victorian curriculum to support the mental health of students in grade prep to 2

Mental Health Extended Care Unit (8 weeks)
Bendigo Health, Bendigo Vic — Feb-Apr 2025

• Provided occupational therapy services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a recovery-oriented, long-term care setting
• Completed functional assessments, contributed to care planning, and implemented individual and group-based interventions
• Facilitated daily living skills groups focusing on social participation, self-care, and leisure engagement
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, nurses, and social workers to support goal attainment and community reintegration
• Applied trauma-informed and person-centred approaches to build therapeutic rapport and support client autonomy
  

Hand Therapy (8 weeks)

Territory Hands, Darwin NT — Apr-Jun 2025

• Observed and assisted with the assessment and treatment of clients with upper limb injuries including fractures, tendon repairs, arthritis, and post-surgical conditions
• Gained experience in fabrication of thermoplastic splints, wound care, scar management, and range of motion exercises
• Supported therapists in educating clients on home exercise programs and ergonomic principles to optimise hand function
• Developed understanding of hand anatomy, healing timelines, and the role of OT in specialised musculoskeletal rehabilitation