Stephanie Clarke founded Multi-Coached, a platform providing targeted occupational therapy solutions for young people in 2023 upon recognising the critical issue of long waitlists in Australia, as both an experienced occupational therapist and mother.
Multi-Coached was developed through the 2024 Plus Eight Accelerator program, with Stephanie reaching Phase 2 and having the opportunity to showcase her business to over 400 people at a sold-out Demo Night, which she described as being “an amazing experience.”
Since completing the Plus Eight Accelerator, Steph has continued her mission to transform the way occupational therapy is delivered and accessed across Australia by launching OT-Me, a digital platform that empowers families and children to thrive by reducing barriers to care.
“The problem isn't getting any smaller. The problem is getting bigger and therefore OT-Me. is filling a much needed gap.” Steph shared when reflecting on her recent launch event of OT-Me. “Within the first two weeks of officially launching, we've made over $3,000 in revenue which is awesome.”
Steph told us, “OT-Me. is currently available for parents and children aged 4–12 years, with an exciting opportunity underway to roll out a teenage version in partnership with IDEA Academy, where over 120 students may soon have access to the platform.”
OT-Me. is also rolling out into schools with a new version tailored to teachers, featuring resources and strategies. “The child gets a login and a password, and they can use it at home or at school. Teachers can basically pick and choose what they want to do with their students, as well as having the OT strategies for particular children that need it.” explained Steph.
Recent achievements for Steph include her feature in The West Australian for her efforts of combatting the nine month wait gap for children requiring occupational therapy, as a recognition of OT-Me.’s growing impact, as well as attending the Occupational Therapy Show in the UK where OT-Me. had a booth and a speaker slot. The response was overwhelmingly positive with over 80 professionals joining the waitlist.
Steph has been nominated for the 2025 JTSI Innovator of the Year Awards in the Growth category, recognising her leadership and impact in developing OT-Me. She has also been nominated for the innovation category WITWA awards 2025, recognising women in tech.
Steph acknowledges the people who have helped bring OT-Me. to life, especially Paul Cannavan, who joined as a fractional CTO. “Paul has been absolutely integral,” she said. “I’m not a tech person. I come from a healthcare background, so translating what was in my head into something developers could actually build was a real challenge.”
In the next 6 months, the OT-Me. team is expanding with more paid employees to help drive sales and partnerships with more schools, health centres, and regional areas due to the inequalities these remote communities experience and difficulties in accessing early intervention.
One day, Steph also hopes to also be able to bring IDEA Academy students on board in a paid capacity, as they are currently teaming up to develop a series of graphic novels, written by Steph and illustrated by the students, as well as graphics for the teen version of OT-Me. Teens.
“In my own practice, I’ve found that social stories can be incredibly helpful for neurodiverse teenagers, but most of the existing ones feel too young. They’re not created by teens, for teens.” She shared.
Looking ahead, her focus is on building awareness and momentum, while continuing to refine the user experience. One key goal is to launch OT-Me in app stores, making it even more accessible as the platform is currently only available via web browser.
“The last six to twelve months have been an incredible journey. Sitting in on the 2025 bootcamp as an alum and thinking how that was me just a year ago, really brought it all home. I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without the Plus Eight Accelerator. The support, the mentorship, especially from Marcus and all the mentors involved has been absolutely invaluable.”
We asked Steph if she had any advice for other founders or future Plus Eight participants and she told us, “celebrate the wins, no matter how small. They really do build momentum.”
“Imposter syndrome is real, especially for women, so believing in yourself and your idea is essential, but being open to feedback is just as important. Be coachable, be vulnerable, and let mentors challenge and guide you. You don’t have to do everything at once. Focus on one thing, do it well, and the rest will follow.” She continued.
On a final note, Steph emphasises the importance of raising awareness around early intervention and the vital role digital solutions like OT-Me can play in improving outcomes for children.
“If you’re an educator, a health professional, work in schools, or even an investor, and you think OT-Me could make a difference, I’d love to hear from you. I’m always open to conversations, collaborations, and opportunities to expand our impact. The more children we can support, the better.” She concluded.
You can contact Stephanie via the Multi-Coached website and if her story has inspired you, visit Plus Eight to learn more about how the program can help bring your idea to life and support your business journey.
