About us

  ABOUT 
MY FAMILY
OT
My Family OT is an occupational therapy service that provides personalised evidence-based treatment plans for children and parents.
We are committed to helping families achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. We believe that every person deserves to reach their full potential, and we are here to help them get there.

Your Therapist - Emily Mackaway
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I’m the OT behind My Family OT . I’m a late-diagnosed AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD), and mum to two spirited little girls — one of whom is also Autistic PDAer.
I’ve been around OT my whole life (my mum is an ot), graduated over 14 years ago, and since then I’ve worked with everyone from babies under 1 to people over 100 (sometimes in the same day).
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I see the whole family, not just the child. I get the chaos, the triumphs, the messes, and the magic of family life — and I know how to help you navigate it.
I’m especially passionate about supporting children and families who are neurodivergent, because I know firsthand how important it is to be seen, understood, and supported.
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I’m always learning, always growing, and always curious — whether that’s in professional development (so I can offer you the best service possible) or in life
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Some fun facts about me:
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I love exploring off-the-beaten-track places — Indonesia, Kenya, Peru, India… you name it- however this is rarer since having kids. These days give me a tropical island and I'm happy. 
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Trees are my therapy — being outdoors totally resets my nervous system 
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I live for water — swimming, snorkling, the beach. 
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Dogs? Obsessed 
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I used to want to be in the Saddle Club as a kid. 
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Birds? Not so much. Thanks to a magpie who got stuck in my bike helmet when I was 6, I’ve learned to keep my distance. 
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In my 20s I set up and ran a not-for-profit called Community SEEDS, helping small NGOs in developing countries. 
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In short: I’m here to help families find their rhythm, get a little sanity back, and maybe even have some fun along the way. Life’s messy — let’s navigate it together.
OUR APPROACH
Empowering Children and Parents
At My Family OT, we take a holistic approach to occupational therapy. We focus on the needs of the child and the family as a whole, not just the specific areas of concern. Our therapists work closely with families to develop individualised treatment plans that address the unique needs of each client. We believe that by empowering both children and parents, we can make a lasting impact on their lives.

