Meet the Founder
Kate Engledow
Founder & Clinical Director
Qualifications
- B.S.W. (Western Sydney University)
- Graduate Certificate in Mental Health
- Master of Counselling Social Work
- MPhil PhD Candidate (University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine & Health)
Professional Roles
- AASW-registered social worker
- AASW Aged Care Working Group Member
- University educator
- Clinical supervisor for 18 social work students
- International conference presenter
With over 10 years of experience spanning acute mental health, child protection, aged care, homelessness, domestic violence, DVA, guardianship, and complex case coordination, Kate brings unparalleled clinical depth to every client engagement.
Kate founded Create Allied Health Services to address a gap she identified in clinical social work services for complex cases — situations where clients need more than standard support, and where deep clinical expertise makes the difference between a system that works for people and one that leaves them behind. Her approach is grounded in person-centred, trauma-informed practice, working alongside individuals and families rather than making decisions on their behalf.
As a clinical supervisor, Kate provides AASW-accredited supervision to 18 social work students and early-career practitioners, supporting the next generation of clinical social workers. Her role as a university educator further reflects her commitment to advancing the profession and the evidence base that underpins clinical social work practice in Australia.
Specialist Areas
Kate's specialist areas reflect the complex, intersecting needs of the clients Create Allied Health supports — from traumatic brain injury and spinal injury rehabilitation through to NSW guardianship law and aged care transitions. These are the cases where clinical social work expertise is most needed and where standard support pathways often fall short.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Spinal Injury
Complex Mental Health
Substance Use
Vulnerable Older People
NSW Guardianship Law / NCAT
Aged Care Transitions
Family Mediation
End-of-Life Planning
Kate's current PhD research at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health examines social work roles in aged care settings, contributing to the evidence base that shapes how allied health professionals support older Australians in residential and community care. This research directly informs Create Allied Health's approach to aged care transitions, ensuring the practice stays at the forefront of evidence-based care for older Australians navigating complex health and social systems.
