• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (University of Queensland, 2004)

• Graduate Diploma in Health Management (University of New England, 2018)

• Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia

• Certified for Hanen “It Takes Two To Talk”, “More Than Words”, “Learning Language and Loving It”, and “Teacher Talk” programs

• Registered Sounds-Write Phonics Practitioner

• PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets): Introduction to PROMPT Technique, Technique Practicum, and Bridging courses

• Lidcombe Program for Early Stuttering Intervention

• SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach for feeding difficulties

• Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration 28-hour Foundation Course in Orofacial Myology

• Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Introductory Workshop

• LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning) Online workshop (Theory & Implementation)

• … and many more workshops on communication and literacy topics over the years!

I love the variety and challenge of speech pathology. There are so many areas in which we work – I don’t think I will ever run out of learning opportunities! It’s so satisfying to help people overcome the frustration of communication difficulties because it has an exponential effect on not only their life, but the life of their family and friends, and their future potential. I love working with people of all ages, but little kids in particular stop me from taking myself too seriously and remind me to have fun!

Heritage buildings; quiet lifestyle; school options; close proximity to Townsville for the airport or a city/beach fix; close to family; friendly people; fun community events; being able to go bush or to the river.

"Strong back. Soft front. Wild heart.”

– Brene Brown