Michael Chalouhi, Director of MC Occupational Therapy, is a specialist occupational therapist and Registered Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Assessor under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Michael’s extensive experience across Home Care and the NDIS spans clinical consultation, functional assessment, assistive technology, complex home modifications, housing solutions and services for adults and adolescents with complex medical conditions and disabilities. His clinical reasoning, creativity and commitment to practical problem-solving have established him as a respected leader within the disability sector.

As Director, Michael is committed to developing a capable, confident and accountable allied health team. He provides clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring that encourage team members to strengthen their assessment, clinical reasoning, report-writing, advocacy and decision-making skills. He promotes reflective practice, shared learning and opportunities for team members to take greater ownership of their professional development and contribute meaningfully to the organisation’s direction. His leadership approach encourages team members to identify opportunities for improvement, contribute ideas and participate in building efficient, sustainable and person-centred services.

As a Registered SDA Assessor, Michael completes comprehensive assessments and provides evidence-based recommendations aligned with applicable NDIS requirements and standards. His evaluations consider each participant’s functional capacity, support needs, environmental barriers and long-term circumstances to identify housing solutions that are compliant, appropriate and tailored to the individual.