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Clinical Advisory Service Team

Meet the people in our Disability Support Services Clinical Advisory Services team and find out how they can help.


Clinical Advisory Service | Kaimanaaki Ratonga Haumanu mō Whaikaha

Who are we? | Ko wai mātou?

We are New Zealand registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing support to Allied Health Professionals requesting funding.

What do we do? | Kei te aha mātou?

We provide information, education, and advice to support your decision-making and clinical reasoning for:

  • Equipment

  • Housing and vehicle modifications

  • Wheelchairs and seating*

  • Postural management*

  • Funding eligibility and access criteria

*Regular Outreach clinics available.

Contact us | Pā mai

  • Email us at CSA@enable.co.nz

  • Feel free to contact our Clinical Services Advisors directly

  • Or call our Contact Centre at 0800 362 253

Meet the team | Tūtaki mai te tīma

Management and Administration | Ngā kaiwhakahaere me ngā kaitautoko whakarite

  • Rachel Tatham

    National Manager

    Occupational Therapist

    Phone: (06) 353-5811

    Mobile: 027 609-0066

    Email: rachel.tatham@enable.co.nz

  • Gill Clarkson

    Service Manager

    Occupational Therapist

    Phone: (06) 353-5812

    Mobile: 027 455-5158

    Email: gillian.clarkson@enable.co.nz

  • Robyn Williams

    Co-ordinator & Administration

    Supports the Clinical Advisory Service and Outreach Service teams

    Phone: (06) 825 6259

Clinical Services Advisors | Ngā kaimanaaki ratonga haumanu

More information

  • Request EMS equipment services

    Our processes for EMS assessors requesting long-term loan equipment funded by Disability Support Services

  • Request EMS housing modification services

    Information and resources for EMS assessors requesting basic and complex housing services funded by Disability Support Services

  • Request EMS vehicle services

    Find the information and resources you need to make requests for vehicle assessments, purchases and modifications funded by Disability Support Services.

  • What our outreach clinic offers

    Specialist advice and mentoring, access to products, technical support for wheelchair / seating and postural management solutions.

  • Firstport

    Your national disability information and advice service here to support you wherever you are on your disability journey. Find supports for housing, finance, transport, work, accessible places, organisations, events and more.