Allied health excellence shines at the 2025 Disability Support Awards

Two Therapy Focus clinicians have been named finalists in the ‘Allied Health Professionals’ category at the 2025 Disability Support Awards.

Team Leader and Senior Assistive Technology Consultant Deborah Waghorn and Senior Physiotherapist Stephanie Andrew were finalists in the new ‘Allied Health Professionals’ category. A special shoutout to Deborah Waghorn, who was also a finalist in the ‘Emerging Leader’ category.

Both Deborah and Stephanie attended the awards ceremony at Crown Ballroom on Saturday 10 May alongside Therapy Focus Chief Operating Officer Curtis Reddell, Board Chair Fiona Payne, and members of the Senior Management Team.

Photo (Left to right): Deborah Waghorn, Hon. Hannah Beazley and Stephanie Andrew.

An excerpt from Deborah’s nomination highlighted her leadership, dedication, and passion for supporting others.

“Deb’s influence extends beyond direct client care; she plays a key role in educating and supporting her peers to adopt person-centered approaches. Through her guidance on complex case management, she encourages clinicians to think creatively and holistically, finding solutions that enhance customer independence and wellbeing.”

Stephanie’s nomination highlighted her unwavering commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care that truly makes a difference.

“The Teachers will do everything in their power to allow Stephanie access to the school as she does so much for the children and really improves the lives of kids and Teachers with her strategies.” – Durham Road School

Pictured: Representatives of Therapy Focus including (from left to right) People Talent & Culture Manager Janelle Roussos; Senior Manager of Therapy North Janesta Stobbe; Board Chair Fiona Payne; Senior Manager Caoibhe Hendy; Senior Physiotherapist Stephanie Andrew; Team Leader and Senior Assistive Technology Consultant Deborah Waghorn; Charlie Waghorn, Team Leader Georgina O’Neil; Chief Operating Officer Curtis Reddell; and Team Leader Stephanie Oliver.

Your recognition is truly well deserved—thank you both for the exceptional work you deliver day in and day out. We’re incredibly proud to have you on our team!

The annual awards are hosted by National Disability Services WA and proudly supported by the State Government, through the Department of Communities. To learn more go to nds.org.au/wa-disability-support-awards. You can also find the list of winners here.