Supporting occupational therapists through
clinical supervision, collaboration and
guided professional growth.

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ABOUT

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THRIVE Collab. supports occupational therapists (OTs) through high-quality clinical supervision, collaboration, and professional development. Our goal is to enhance professional satisfaction, uphold ethical practice, and drive improved client outcomes.

Clinical supervision is essential for professional growth, clinical outcomes, the advancement of the OT profession and individual businesses. At THRIVE Collab. we foster a culture of curiosity, encouraging clinicians to reflect on their knowledge, clinical reasoning, and client care while providing structured and supportive opportunities for growth.

Research shows that clinical supervision is most effective when it is guided by skilled supervisors, it prioritises professional development, and is supported by an organisation that values reflective practice.

Clinicians, teams and practices can truly THRIVE through collaboration, knowledge-sharing and support.

Our Services

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    One on One

    THRIVE Collab. one-on-one clinical supervision is a supportive, structured and professional relationship that allows for direct clinical oversight, development and guidance. Sessions focus on case discussions/reviews, skill development and professional growth within a supportive space. Supervisees’ professional and development goals will be the focus and direct the sessions.

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    Peer Supervision

    THRIVE Collab. peer supervision promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing through structured group supervision. Guided peer supervision supports reflective practice, sharing insights, and addressing challenges in order to promote clinical reasoning, clinician confidence and client outcomes. At THRIVE Collab. peer supervision is based on equality and mutual respect among participants.

  • Secondary Consults

    THRIVE Collab. secondary consultation offers guidance and oversight to support clinical practice of other therapists in direct client work. We provide an additional resource for complex cases, providing specialised input, problem-solving strategies, and evidence-based recommendations to enhance client outcomes and therapist skill, confidence and knowledge at point of care.

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    Education Sessions

    THRIVE Collab. education sessions are tailored to provide targeted education aimed at the learning and development goals of the occupational therapists, team and practice.

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    Reports

    THRIVE Collab. assists occupational therapists with complex report writing to ensure reports are clear, professional and effectively communicate clinical reasoning and recommendations. We streamline the process, saving you time while enhancing the quality and impact of your reports.

Our Story

The healthcare and disability industries are experiencing growing demand, particularly with an ageing population and the introduction of NDIS.

Australia is also facing staffing shortages in OT. These shortages are part of a broader allied health crisis with many employers struggling to fill vacancies. Recruitment and retention issues exacerbate this problem, which places businesses in a perpetual recruitment cycle. This cycle increases the strain on the available workforce, impacts on client waiting times and places businesses at risk of losing staff, clients and revenue.

THRIVE Collab. was founded to address these issues through provision of high-quality clinical supervision to ensure professional development and satisfaction, ethical practice, effective client care and staff retention. Providing your staff with appropriate support serves to disrupt this retention/recruitment cycle and elevate your business.

Meet the Team

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Aviva Sloane
Founder

Senior Occupational Therapist

Aviva is a Senior Occupational Therapist (OT) with over 19 years experience. She graduated with First Class Honours from Sydney University in 2006 and has since worked in the public health system across Sydney and Melbourne. Aviva’s extensive experience spans the healthcare continuum, with particular focus on rehabilitation and expertise in community-based neurological rehabilitation.

Aviva is passionate about empowering her clients to achieve their goals. She adopts a nurturing, professional, and collaborative approach that is grounded in evidence-based practice. Her expertise in a wide range of assessments and intervention modalities, combined with her commitment to multidisciplinary care and effective advocacy, has led to remarkable client outcomes—achievements she celebrates alongside her clients and team.

In addition to her clinical practice, Aviva has been providing supervision for over 15 years supporting occupational therapy students and clinicians. She is dedicated to fostering the growth and confidence of junior clinicians by facilitating collaborative, professional, and goal-oriented supervision relationships. Drawing on her extensive knowledge of occupational therapy frameworks and clinical reasoning, Aviva supports the development of skills that improve professional confidence, satisfaction, and growth.

Outside of work, Aviva enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. A dedicated yogi, she has completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training and enjoys leading an active lifestyle and being in nature.

Specialised Skills

  • Upper limb assessment and retraining

  • Cognitive assessment and intervention

  • Functional assessment and retraining

  • Community reintegration

  • Return to paid and unpaid employment

  • NDIS report writing (functional assessment reports, ARFs)

  • Home safety assessments and modifications

  • Equipment prescription

  • Falls prevention

  • Aged Care

  • SMART and GAS goal setting

  • Client-centred and goal-directed care

  • Re-engagement in meaningful and purposeful roles

  • Mentorship and professional development for peers, junior clinicians, and OT students

Recognitions

  • Alfred Health Elevate Award (2024)
    Nominated for her exceptional efforts in empowering, mentoring, and advocating for the professional growth of women at Alfred Health, fostering an inclusive workplace where women thrive.

  • Alfred Health Recognising Excellence (Leadership) Award (2023)
    Awarded for demonstrating superior leadership and performance, recognised through staff nominations and executive-level evaluation.

Testimonials

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Aviva has taken female OTs early in their career under her wing to teach! She allows staff to come up with their own solutions too, but is there to support them. Female staff have felt supported and encouraged to go the extra mile with their clients, and get confident to speak up about their opinions and clinical reasoning.

Ciara - Senior Occupational Therapist

Aviva’s approach to both teaching and therapy is one of kindness, patience and enthusiasm. The valuable experience she brings as a senior occupational therapist, particularly for the Neuro population, is practical and tailored to the setting. Aviva models curiosity and inspires others to be life learners.

Leila - Occupational Therapist

Aviva is a passionate and knowledgeable supervisor. She has an approachable and kind manner, creating a safe space for supervision sessions. Drawing from many years of her own clinical experience, I find her expertise and supportive teaching style reassuring and affirming. I highly recommend Aviva and am thankful of her support as I build my own clinical occupational therapy skills.

Ellen - Occupational Therapist

Collab. with THRIVE

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