I am a dedicated speech pathologist based in Hervey Bay, Queensland. I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science (2019) and a Master of Speech Pathology (2021), and have over five years’ experience working in community settings across both clinical and managerial roles.
Drawing on this background, I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to supporting children and young people to develop their communication skills, with a strong focus on meaningful, real-world outcomes.
I also offer team training and educational seminars tailored to your organisation’s needs. Topics include disability and inclusion, complex communication needs and assistive technology, and creating inclusive educational environments. Please get in touch to discuss your team’s specific learning goals.
About Me
Areas of Interest and Professional Development
Literacy (reading & writing)
Sounds-Write (an evidence-based literacy intervention program based on the Science of Reading) trained practitioner.
Experienced in supporting diverse learners, including children with diagnoses of:
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Developmental Language Disorder
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder
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Specific Learning Disorders (e.g., Dyslexia)
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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Autistic children and young people
Social communication
Provider of More Than Words®
The Hanen Program® for Parents of Autistic Children or Children Who May Benefit from Social Communication Support.
Trained administer of the Monteiro Interview Guidelines for Diagnosing the Autism Spectrum. Micro-credential in 'Autism: Contemporary Diagnostic Frameworks' achieved from the University of Western Australia (2023).
Multimodal communication
Experienced in the provision of a range of communication strategies and assistive technologies including:
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Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
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Key Word Sign (Advanced Practitioner level)
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Direct-accessed AAC (e.g., Proloquo2go, TD Snap, LAMP)
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Alternate-access methods (e.g., eye-gaze, switches)
Professional Values
Neurodiversity affirming practice
Committed to a strengths-based, affirming approach to working with neurodivergent children and young people.
Trauma-informed practice
Provision of services that support safety, belonging, and autonomy.
Collaboration
Working in partnership with families and other providers to support a holistic approach to goal achievement.
Evidence based practice
Provision of services that align with best practice in the field of speech pathology. Commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Cultural safety
Commitment to providing culturally safe and responsive services, honouring the importance of Language, Kin, and connection to Country.