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Meet the Sharks Speech Pathology Team!
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Lara Dunstan | Director & Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
(B. Speech Pathology(Honours), CPSP, MSPA)
In addition to her University qualification, Lara is also a Hanen and Sounds~Write certified therapist and has attended formal training with the Stuttering Unit (specifically the Lidcombe Program). Further, to ensure on-going skill development Lara continues to attend regular professional development in all areas related to supporting children’s language, literacy, speech, fluency, voice and social communication skills.
Throughout her professional career Lara has worked within large multidisciplinary teams as well as smaller Speech Pathology teams. Lara works to support clients and families across environments. She has worked in various preschools, schools and high schools to support her clients in achieving their goals.
From a young age Lara knew that she wanted to help others and have a positive impact on the lives of those around her. This is reflected in her clinical practice, as Lara continues to progress with her Speech Pathology career her passion for supporting paediatric clients continues to grow! Lara loves seeing the impact that achieving therapy goals can have on a client and their ability to interact with family and friends.
Lara believes in delivering therapy to the highest standards and following the latest evidence-based approaches.
Living and working in The Shire gives Lara a special understanding of the families that live here and how supportive the local community is. Lara continues to strive to add to the community and support local families.
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Jess | Allied Health Assistant & Administration Support
Jess is currently studying her B. Speech and Hearing Science before commencing her Masters in Speech Pathology next year.
Prior to moving to Australia and realising her dreams to be a Speech Pathologist, Jess completed her B. of Psychology (hons.).
Initially, Jess joined the team as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA). Working to support our clients in sessions, Jess utilises her wealth of knowledge about children's development and how to support them to achieve their goals.
Further to her amazing work as an AHA, Jess is the driving force behind the Administration team. Jess uses her strong communication skills in combination with her clinical skills to ensure that all our clients and families experience a positive experience from the very beginning!
Jess also heads out and about in the local community to support our Sharks in daycare/school/home.
You will find Jess in clinic on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Isabella | Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Joining our team in January!
Bio coming soon!
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Georgia | Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Joining our team in January!
Bio coming soon!