Meet The Team
Alison Spurr
Director/Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: Books
Favourite Food: Nachos
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: That moment that the child gets it for the first time.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Hiking, reading, cooking
Janie Young
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: My favourite colour is Pink
Favourite Food: Pizza
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Building relationships with children and families and seeing all their lovely progress.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Go for walks and also go out to eat!
Amelia Lim
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: My cat, Archie
Favourite Food: Burrata (it’s the yummiest cheese in the world!)
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Building special relationships with each of my clients and celebrating their achievements as a team.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Ice Skating, socialising with friends and binge watching crime TV shows on Netflix
Julia Mchawala
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: African safari animals, especially flamingoes.
Favourite Food: Satay Chicken and Dark Chocolate (not together!)
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Seeing something ‘click’ for a child and the joy that it brings to them and their family.
What you do when you are not being a speech pathologist: Manage a busy household, strong coffee in one hand, new recipe in the other!
Zoe Tsoleridis
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: Anything Disney
Favourite Food: Sushi
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: The funny things children say and the joy it brings me.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Singing, watching movies and enjoying good coffee
Shari Bessell
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: The outdoors, particularly the beach.
Favourite Food: Pasta
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Being able to work alongside clients through all their big achievements and milestones.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Go out for brunch and coffee, take my dogs the beach and cook!
Rebecca Mintern
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: Tea, books and the colour purple
Favourite Food: Freshly baked sourdough bread.
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Celebrating children’s achievements and seeing their confidence grow.
Things she does when she is not being an allied health assistant: Go for walks at the beach, read and spend time with friends and family.
Jasmine Paunovic
Speech Pathologist
Things she likes: Cups of tea
Favourite Food: Any dish that has noodles
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Seeing children become empowered and confident communicators.
Things she does when she is not being a speech pathologist: Reading, baking and going out to eat with friends.
Sue Vardas
Clinic Assistant
Things she likes: Spending time with my family and playing with my grandchildren.
Favourite Food: Risotto
Moments at work that make it all worthwhile: Working with a great team of dedicated Speech Pathologists.
Things she does when she is not being a clinic assistant: Movies, gardening, travel
We are always looking for Speechies and OTs to join our dynamic team. Please contact us for more information.