Our team
Patches is led by a committed team of corporate management and clinical professionals.
Corporate Management Team

Dr James Fitzpatrick
Chief Executive Officer

Kelly Lonergan
Operations Manager - Therapy

Jason Murphy
Chief Operating Officer

Carly Smalley
Operations Manager - Assessments
Clinical Managers

Lori Roberts
Therapy Manager

Rowena Friend
Clinical Manager
Team leaders

Laura Scrimgeour
Team Leader - Support Coordination

Rosalind Garside
Team Leader - Perth & Wheatbelt

Min Ng
Team Leader - Gascoyne

Donna Akbari
Team Leader - Alice Springs

Mary-Anne Curtin
Team Leader - North Pilbara

Ellouise Clark
Team Leader - West Kimberley

Sharifa Burah
People & Culture Lead
Begin the journey
towards functional
independent living
We are here to help children, parents, families, and adults lead a more independent future. Through our services, Patches is committed to ensuring seamless diagnosis, and ongoing evidence-based therapy and support is provided to all Australians, wherever you are.


