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AHA Mentoring at Moving Mountains Village

At Moving Mountains Village, we’re proud to offer a supportive and practical Allied Health Assistant (AHA) Mentoring Program designed to build confidence, skill, and professional readiness in the next generation of AHAs.

Our program offers a meaningful pathway into the allied health space, providing hands-on experience, reflective learning opportunities, and a strong foundation in delivering neurodiverse-affirming and strengths-based support to children and families.

Who Is This Program For?

This program is ideal for:

  • Allied Health Assistant students completing placement hours

  • Qualified AHAs looking to refine their skills in paediatrics

  • Individuals seeking practical experience before entering therapy-based study or careers

Whether you're just starting out or stepping into a new role, our mentoring supports you to feel prepared and purposeful in your work.

What Does the Mentoring Involve?

We provide a structured and individualised mentoring experience that includes:

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Shadowing and observation

Spend time with experienced occupational therapists to understand how therapy goals are created and implemented in practice.

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Skill-building

Learn how to run engaging, meaningful sessions that follow the child’s lead while staying aligned with therapy goals.

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Regular supervision

Participate in mentoring sessions with your designated OT mentor, where we reflect on your work, build your confidence, and explore new learning.

Providing occupational and behaviour therapy to the St George and Sutherland Shire area.

Practical resources and tools

Gain access to session planning templates, play-based frameworks, and evidence-informed approaches that support quality therapy delivery.

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Our Approach

We believe that strong mentorship is built on connection, clarity, and curiosity. Our mentors are passionate about sharing their knowledge and supporting AHAs to become thoughtful, responsive, and child-centred in their work.

We focus on:

  • Encouraging reflective practice

  • Fostering confidence through consistent feedback

  • Building understanding around the purpose behind each therapy activity

  • Supporting positive communication with children, families, and therapists

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Why It Matters

AHAs play an important role in expanding access to therapy and supporting continuity of care. With the right guidance, AHAs can help children build confidence, explore new skills, and generalise therapy goals into their everyday environments. Through our mentor program, we aim to ensure this support is delivered with intention, care, and quality.

Expression of Interest

If you’re interested in joining our AHA mentoring program, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you're a student, graduate, or exploring the allied health world, we welcome you to be part of a workplace that values learning, collaboration, and child-centred practice.