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 is a creative and compassionate speech pathologist who is passionate about helping people improve their lives. She loves supporting children, young adults, and families to express themselves more clearly — whether through building confidence in writing, strengthening communication skills, or empowering them to share their thoughts, ideas, and needs.

Since graduating from Curtin University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Human Communication Science (Speech Pathology), Jaimi‑Lee has worked extensively in private practice and in language development schools. This experience has given her a deep understanding of the challenges children face with learning and communication, and how best to support them.

She has a special interest in working with individuals on the autism spectrum and with ADHD, helping them develop skills and understanding in language, literacy, and relationship building. Jaimi‑Lee has completed a Certificate in Autism Diagnosis through the University of Western Australia and has trained in several evidence‑based programs, including PROMPT(speech motor planning), Lidcombe Program (stuttering), Talk 4 Writing (language & Literacy), Sounds Write (structured synthetic phonics) and many more. 

Jaimi-Lee has extensive experience in support literacy skills across the lifespan, from learning about speech sounds as a young child, learning to read and write in primary school, through to high school essay writing and supporting higher education through tafe and university. She is passionate about the relationships between literacy and mental health, understanding that much of our education system is taught and assessed through literacy, and incorporates a growth mindset that identifies and values strengths into her sessions. 

More recently, Jaimi‑Lee has developed a keen interest in Orofacial Myology (OFM), which focuses on the muscles of the face (lips, tongue, cheeks) and their role in speech, breathing, mealtimes, and sleep. She has completed intensive training in this area and has seen firsthand how simple exercises can lead to significant improvements in sleep quality, dentition, food acceptance, and speech clarity. OFM has now become a cornerstone of her practice.

Above all, Jaimi‑Lee brings genuine care and warmth to her work. She values building strong relationships with families and takes pride in helping each child grow in confidence, feel successful, and reach their goals.

Outside of work, Jaimi‑Lee enjoys spending time with friends and family, attending her church connect group, exploring her creativity through crafts and projects, and connecting with nature.

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.

Senior 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 Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has gained experience in both hospital and community-based positions with clients across the lifespan.

Rachel also has a strong research background and is a current PhD candidate in the area of fluency. She has presented her research at national and international conferences, including the Oxford Dysfluency Conference, and continues to learn from networks established through these conferences. Rachel is passionate about working with people who stutter and has undertaken varied training in this area, including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for stuttering at the Michael Palin Centre. She takes an integrated, holistic approach to stuttering treatment – one that focuses on building confidence, resilience, and strong parent–child partnerships. 

Rachel has also completed training through the Australian Orofacial Myology Collaboration (AOMC) and is trained in the evidence-based literacy program ‘Sounds-Write’. In addition, she is a certified Triple P Positive Parenting practitioner, reflecting her strong commitment to upskilling and empowering parents to effectively support their children. Rachel believes that supporting families is central to fostering resilience, reducing communication anxiety, and achieving meaningful change. She strives to work collaboratively with families and individuals in an engaging, supportive way to achieve meaningful communication outcomes.

Senior 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 5 years of experience supporting families and children with global developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorder (dyslexia), developmental language disorder, speech disorders, paediatric feeding disorders, and selective mutism. Sarah is passionate about supporting children to develop their independence and achieve their goals across all areas of speech, language, social skills, feeding, oral motor function, speaking confidence, early intervention, literacy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Sarah is trained in Key Word Sign, Proloquo2Go, LAMP, TD Snap, the Lidcombe Program, Gestalt Language Processing, The Sensory Certificate, Sounds-Write, The UFLI programme, The SOS approach to feeding, Responsive Feeding approach and Orofacial Myology. 

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys playing netball and exploring WA with her partner. She loves learning and making therapy fun and meaningful.

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.

Speech Pathologist

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. 

Speech Pathologist

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).

Speech Pathologist

Olivia Naso

Olivia holds a Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) with Honours from Curtin University. She is passionate about providing individualised and client-centred care that helps clients and their families reach their goals. Olivia gained experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of settings, including clinic, school, and hospital settings. She has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD and speech/language delays. Her areas of interest include speech sound disorders, language development, social communication and early intervention.