Practice Manager / Speech Pathologist

Joanne Gordon

Joanne graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology Honours) with First Class Honours. She is experienced in, and passionate about, providing client-centred and evidence based intervention with school-aged children and adolescents in the areas of language, literacy, speech and stuttering. She is PROMPT trained (PROMPT is a technique used to support speech production and stands for ‘Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets’). Joanne is also trained in Sounds-Write (an evidence-based phonics program), the Lidcombe program, and Talk 4 Writing.

Joanne’s approach to therapy ensures both clients and families are well supported to continue developing essential skills to achieve both academic and social success.

Director / Speech Pathologist

Jaimi-Lee Jefferies

Jaimi-Lee graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Human Communication Science – Speech pathology in 2009 and has many years of experience in providing speech pathology to children and young adults. With a strong interest in supporting individuals with autism, she has worked in multiple private practices providing assessment and therapy in the areas of language, literacy and social skills for children with this diagnosis. Working across years at a language development school and in a private practice with a focus on literacy development, she has a great understanding of difficulties experienced in the area of language and literacy, and practical knowledge in creating, implementing and reviewing treatment programs. She enjoys working with children and young adults and has also worked for a short time in Thailand providing therapy to children (especially for stuttering) and teaching English.

Jaimi-Lee has completed the University of Western Australia to obtain a Certificate in Autism Diagnosis. She is trained in PROMPT (PROMPT is a technique used to support speech production and stands for ‘Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets’), the Lidcombe program (for stuttering), Talk 4 Writing and Sounds Write.

Jaimi-Lee has a genuine care for the clients and families she works with, enjoying getting to know each person as an individual and helping them to achieve their best in life.

When she is not at work, Jaimi-Lee enjoys spending time with her husband and children, creating projects or crafts and going for walks in her local area.

Speech Pathologist

Anna Faulkner

Graduating with honours from Curtin University, Anna is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who is passionate about assisting her clients to develop their full potential in all areas of communication. Anna has a background in the disability sector and offers therapy in the areas of speech, language, fluency, mealtime management, literacy and social skills and has a special interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Anna also has additional training in Auslan and Key Word Sign (KWS). 

Anna enjoys developing engaging, evidence-based sessions and works closely with families to ensure her therapy builds toward functional outcomes for her clients.

Speech Pathologist

Sarah Malacari

Sarah graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) and is a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia. Sarah has worked across the private and disability sector,  treating clients with and without a diagnosis. She has experience in working with clients across the lifespan in schools, homes, clinic-based, teletherapy and in the community.  She is passionate about working with families to support school aged clients in the areas of speech, language, social skills, literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Sarah has a special interest in speech sound delays/disorders, early intervention and literacy. She is trained in Sounds-Write (an evidence-based phonics program) and LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning).

Speech Pathologist

Rachel Michael

Rachel graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology Honours) and is a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia. Rachel has gained experience in both hospital and community-based positions with clients across the lifespan. Due to these experiences, Rachel has developed a particular interest in early intervention and speech sound delays/disorders. She also has a research background and is a current PhD candidate in the area of fluency. Rachel is passionate about working with people who stutter. She is also trained in the evidence-based approach ‘Sounds-Write’.

Rachel strives to work collaboratively with families and individuals in an engaging way in order to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Senior Speech Pathologist

Ariel Thornton

Ariel is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with experience working with a range of paediatric clients. She is passionate about supporting communication within her work. Ariel initially studied Music in Performance with Voice as her instrument, and has performed as a classically trained Soprano throughout Perth and internationally. Ariel has worked in a number of private practices across Perth and within a Language Development Centre. She is Talk for Writing and Sounds Write trained. Her experience includes working with children with a range of speech and language delays, literacy difficulties, autism, fluency and voice disorders. Ariel is passionate about early intervention as a powerful means for long-term developmental gains across the board. When Ariel has a spare moment, she enjoys learning French, singing and cooking. 

Speech Pathologist

Sarah Colangelo

Sarah graduated from Flinders University with a Masters of Speech Pathology and is a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has gained experience working in the private sector with children and adults presenting with disabilities such as global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome, selective mutism, language and speech impairments, and intellectual disability. Sarah is passionate about supporting children to develop their independence and achieve their communication goals in the areas of speech, language, social skills, fluency, literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). She has experience in working with clients in schools, childcare, kindergarten, homes, clinic-based, teletherapy and community-based settings.  

Sarah is particularly interested in speech sound delays/disorders and early intervention. She is trained in Key Word Sign, Proloquo2Go, the Lidcombe Program, and is training in Sounds-Write (an evidence-based phonics program).

Speech Pathologist

Amberlee Wong

Amberlee graduated from Curtin University with a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) (Hons) and is a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has worked in the disability sector, with children and adults presenting with diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, down syndrome, global developmental delay, dysarthria, language and speech impairments, and intellectual disability. She has a special interest in areas of speech, language, social skills, literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Amberlee enjoys working holistically with her clients and their support systems to achieve outcomes meaningful for them.

Speech Pathologist

Ariel Davies

Ariel has completed her Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology)(Honours) at Curtin University. She has gained experience in working with people across the lifespan in assessment and intervention through a range of contexts such as schools, home, childcare centres, and clinics. Ariel is passionate in assisting early childhood, school aged clients and their families with speech, language, literacy, and fluency. Ariel has also gained experience in working with voice disorders, Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Ariel has a special interest in speech delay/disorder, literacy and early intervention. 

Accounts & Administration Manager

Lisa Waterworth

Lisa loves to be part of a team that delivers excellent service to their clients. She takes pleasure in ensuring all the administration and back-end duties are completed efficiently, so day to day the clinic runs smoothly. Outside of work she enjoys practising her Kinesiology skills and spending time at the beach.

Therapy Assistant

Alana Della Bona

Alana has studied the Bachelor of Speech Pathology through Curtin University and gained experience in working with clients across the lifespan. She has provided assessment and intervention across a range of contexts including in schools, home, and clinics. She has worked with both children and adults presenting with diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), speech impairments and aphasia. Alana is passionate about working with clients and families to support speech sound disorders, language, literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Alana enjoys working collaboratively with her clients and their families to provide meaningful outcomes for them. 

Meagan Cruickshank

Meagan has studied the Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) with Honours at Curtin University. Meagan has gained experience with clients of all ages, working across a range of areas. She really enjoys being able to work collaboratively with a variety of clients and families to have a positive impact in their lives. She is passionate in working with the paediatric population and supporting children in developing their skills, especially in the areas of language, speech, fluency, mealtime, social supports and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).