About Us

Our Story

Breaking Down Barriers in Rehabilitation

CALDIA Rehabilitation was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to ensure that every Australian, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, receives the highest quality rehabilitation care.

Our name—CALDIA (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse in Australia)—embodies our commitment to inclusive, accessible, and culturally responsive rehabilitation services.

We recognised that traditional rehabilitation models often fail to address the unique cultural factors that influence recovery. Language barriers, different health beliefs, and workplace expectations all play crucial roles in the rehabilitation journey.

That's why we've built a team of multicultural allied health professionals who not only bring clinical expertise but also deep cultural understanding to every client interaction.

Our Approach

Culturally Responsive Care

At CALDIA, culturally responsive care means:

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    Communication in Your Language

    Working with qualified interpreters or matching you with bilingual practitioners

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    Respect for Cultural Beliefs

    Incorporating your health beliefs and practices into treatment plans

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    Workplace Cultural Mediation

    Helping employers understand cultural factors in return-to-work

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    Holistic View of Health

    Addressing physical, psychological, social, and cultural aspects of recovery

Our Leadership

Meet Our Team Members

Hassan Hewes

Hassan Hewes

Director

Hassan Hewes is the Director of CALDIA Rehabilitation and a Senior Rehabilitation Counsellor with a strong track record across mining, construction, and healthcare. He brings deep insight into the challenges CALD individuals face in injury recovery and return to work.

Combining clinical expertise with leadership in culturally responsive care, Hassan drives CALDIA's mission to deliver equitable, inclusive rehabilitation services. Known for empowering workers and building partnerships across sectors, he leads teams that achieve impactful outcomes for both health and employment.

Amal Farah

Amal Farah

Operations Manager

Amal Farah is the Operations Manager at CALDIA Rehabilitation, bringing a wealth of experience in community engagement, workplace mediation, mental health counselling, and recovery-oriented practice. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring CALDIA's services are culturally safe, person-centred, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.

Amal's work is grounded in strong relationships with CALD communities and a deep understanding of the mental health challenges they face. Her leadership fosters resilience, trust, and inclusive pathways to recovery—making her an essential driver of CALDIA's day-to-day impact.

Our Team

Allied Health Experts with Cultural Understanding

Our multidisciplinary team brings together qualified professionals with backgrounds in:

  • Psychology

  • Rehabilitation Counselling

  • Exercise Physiology

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Physiotherapy

  • Case Management

What sets our team apart is their combined clinical expertise and cultural competence. Many of our practitioners are bilingual or have lived experience of diverse cultural backgrounds, allowing them to truly understand the nuances of culturally appropriate care.

Our Values

What Drives Us

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Inclusivity

Creating welcoming spaces for all cultures and backgrounds

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Excellence

Delivering high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services

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Respect

Honouring diverse cultural perspectives and practices

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Empowerment

Building capacity for self-management and community support

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Innovation

Developing new approaches to culturally responsive care