About Us
Lodestar
noun
A star used by sailors as a point of reference to navigate ships across the sea.
A star that provides direction and inspiration, offering unwavering guidance as one navigates their journey
We are a locally owned and operated company that supports people of all ages to enhance their independence and functional abilities with high quality Allied Health Services. We pride ourselves in offering services that are family focused whilst personalised to meet individual needs - services we would trust and choose for our own family.
Our company was founded from a desire to combine our own lived experience, of parenting 3 neurodiverse children, with our professional experience of 22 years in the health and disability industry in the UK & Australia.
For Staff
We tailor and adapt roles to align with individual strengths, interests, career aspirations, and life circumstances, fostering an environment where one can engage in meaningful work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance to prioritize what matters most.

For Participants
We offer services that are flexible, equitable and personalised, with a whole family approach to therapeutic input. We are passionate about working with individuals to develop and work towards meaningful goals that add real value and fulfilment to their lives. We are a company that genuinely puts the person at the centre of everything we do.
Our Vision
"Guiding participants and staff to be the best that they can be, working together to achieve goals that add direction, meaning and fulfilment to their life."
Our roots are founded in collaboration, compassion & connection - working with participants and the professionals that join our team. We celebrate everyone’s unique strengths and experiences, and that there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach to a service. We are committed paving our own way in the disability sector by raising the standard of service delivery for the participants we work with.
Meet The Team

Neisha Sanderson
Founder & Principal Occupational Therapist

Emma Thomson
Operations & Accounts Manager

Erin Bourke
Principal Physiotherapist

Jo Irvin
Senior Occupational Therapist

Bev Clarke
Senior Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Sam Mockett
Senior Social Worker

Angie Price
Senior Psychosocial Occupational Therapist

Ali Hauschildt
Senior Psychosocial Occupational Therapist

Lisa Munks
Occupational Therapist - Clinical Supervisor

Emma van Brugge
Senior Occupational Therapist AT and Home & Living

Sarah Varakarawa
Human Services Practitioner

Beth Harrold
Senior Speech Pathologist

Natalie Sutherland-Stevens
Occupational Therapist

Chloe Caesar
Allied Health Assistant & AAC Facilitator

Darren Hayes (DJ)
Allied Health Assistant & Adaptive Exercise Coach
