Welcoming new staff to our Victorian clinics
Box Hill South
Box Hill South welcomes our new speech pathologist Nat!
Natalie holds a Master of Speech Pathology from Flinders University, alongside a Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion, and a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics) from Deakin University.
Natalie has a passion for working with paediatric clients and their families.
She approaches her speech pathology practice with a friendly nature and upholds an inclusive and supportive environment.
Natalie is dedicated to achieving family-centred practice, which respects and incorporates the unique needs of each family.
With a focus on client strengths, she embraces the diverse ways in which individuals think, learn, and communicate.
Natalie’s experience spans various settings, including kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, and regional practices.
Natalie is excited about her future career and welcomes a diverse array of client presentations, ensuring that every individual receives personalised support.
Brighton
Welcome to our senior speech pathologist, Laura!
Please give a warm welcome to our new Senior Speech Pathologist, Laura.
Laura has 12 years of experience in paediatrics, mostly in the hospital and community disability sectors.
She enjoys working with young children and has particular interests in working holistically with children with disabilities, managing dysphagia and feeding difficulties, and autism spectrum disorder assessment and intervention.
Originally from New Zealand, Laura now lives in Melbourne with her young family and her two loopy Burmese cats.
Geelong
Geelong welcomes our new speech pathologist Brittany!
ESA Geelong is excited to welcome speech pathologist Brittany Corso to the team.
Brittany has recently transferred over from the ESA Hawthorn and brings with her a wealth of information particularly with regards to early intervention.
Brittany completed her Masters of Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne in 2019.
She has experience supporting preschool and school aged children and their families across various settings, including in clinic, community, homes, kindergartens and schools.
Brittany has a particular interest in early language development and is trained in Hanen’s ‘It Takes Two to Talk’ and ‘More Than Words’ programs.
She enjoys supporting families to feel more confident communicating with their children and building their child’s language skills through fun and motivating play routines together.
Hawthorn
Hawthorn welcomes our new speech pathologist Lily!
Lily holds a Bachelor of Science with a major in Anatomy and Physiology from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Master of Speech Pathology from Flinders University.
Throughout her placements, she developed a deep passion for working with children and their families, fostering meaningful relationships that contribute to positive outcomes.
One of the most enriching experiences of her studies was completing a placement in Katherine, Northern Territory.
This opportunity broadened her professional perspective and enhanced her skills, particularly in adapting to diverse environments while maintaining cultural sensitivity.
With a strong focus on speech, language, and literacy, Lily is committed to helping clients reach their full potential.
Lily believes in the power of a holistic approach and enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver integrated, client-centred care.
Mornington
Mornington welcome two new occupational therapists
The Mornington team is excited to welcome Zedrick and Jacqueline, two OTs who have recently started at our clinic.
Jacqueline is a Melbourne native who recently graduated and who has a passion for working with neurodivergent populations. She enjoys playing netball and socialising.
Zedrick recently relocated from the Philippines. He has worked as an OT for 10 years and loves running groups for all ages. Zedrick enjoys traveling and experiencing new things.
Oakleigh
Welcome Lena, speech pathologist!
Our Oakleigh team is excited to welcome Lena to our speech pathology team.
Lena has always enjoyed working with children, even before she started her career in speech pathology.
While completing her undergraduate studies in linguistics, Lena coached rugby for children, and taught arts and craft for children’s enrichment classes.
From there, Lena developed a greater passion for working with children, and a strong interest in early speech and language development.
Hailing from Singapore, Lena made the move to Sydney to complete her Masters in Speech Language Pathology and has never looked back since.
After living in Sydney for 4.5 years, Lena decided to move interstate in 2022 to Melbourne.
Lena has mostly worked with children with special needs, communication and feeding difficulties, and frequently reads up on her special interests in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), feeding, and orofacial myology.
Outside of work, you can find Lena at the gym or doing Pilates.
She is also a certified barre instructor and is currently completing her certification as a Pilates instructor!
Lena loves travelling and learning about new cultures and languages.
We are currently taking immediate bookings for Lena and look forward to introducing her to our community over the coming weeks.
