About us.
Kapok Prosthetics & Orthotics was established in 2022 to address the gap of services within the Northern Territory (NT). Currently, the NT has half the number of locally based Prosthetist/Orthotists per person when compared to the rest of Australia. Our vision is to create more services for Territorians and allow them be seen as close to home as possible.
Steven Quach
Through his 6 years of working in the NT, Steven has had the opportunity to work with and hear the stories of clients from every corner of the territory. He has worked from all of the hospitals in the Top End and Central regions in addition to community clinics. Steven has gained an appreciation for the many trials and tribulations associated with urban, rural and remote work and is passionate about making long standing improvements for the NT population.
From listening to clients, Steven understands that access to services can be challenging for many across the NT - irrespective of where they live. He hopes to improve this by providing a quality mobile service that is still able to incorporate the latest developments in the Prosthetics & Orthotics field.
Director, Prosthetist/Orthotist
Why Kapok?
The yellow kapok tree (Cochlospermum fraseri, Pamjon [Jawoyn]) is native to the Top End. It’s distinct, bright flowers bloom seasonally through the dry season before leaving its distinctive pods.
Steven first noticed these trees along the Stuart Highway on his outreach trips to Katherine. These trips grew his passion for improving Prosthetic & Orthotic services in the NT, in particular for those with more limitations to access.
The kapok tree also has many uses for the Bininj/Mungguy and Jawoyn people. It is used to indicate a change in seasons, eaten as a food source, fabricated for painting tools and ceremonial body decorations.
The logo was designed by local Darwin artist Tisha Tejaya.