Meet The Team

At Eat Speak Play we specialise in helping young children reach and exceed their expected potential no matter how high the mountain may seem. Our clinic is custom-built to ensure the children we service have the best possible chance of achieving their goals.

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Speech + Feeding Therapists

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Erin

Principal Speech Pathologist
Founder

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) - The University of Sydney

    • Hanen® More Than Words®

    • Sounds-Write®

    • SOS Approach to Feeding™

    • Learn to Play™

    • PECS® (Picture Exchange Communication System)

    • Speech and Language Development

    • Orofacial Myology

    • Feeding Therapy

    • Dyslexia

    • Pottery

    • Exploring new cafes and restaurants

    • I am a mum to a 2 year old princess loving little girl.

    • I’ve travelled to 6 countries and love learning about new cultures.

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Jessica

Senior Speech Pathologist
Clinical Manager

  • Bachelor of Speech Pathology - Australian Catholic University (ACU)

    • Hanen® More Than Words®

    • Hanen® It Takes Two To Talk® 

    • Sounds-Write®

    • SOS Approach to Feeding™

    • Learn to Play™

    • PECS® (Picture Exchange Communication System), 

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Feeding Therapy

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Cooking - I’m always excited to trial new recipes!

    • Being active - going to the gym, going for a walk, pilates 

    • Making scented candles and diffusers

    • I’m a mother to a 1 year old little boy who loves exploring just about anything and a fur mumma to a 3 year old Toy Cavoodle named Oscar (who believes he is a human!)

    • I have turned my hobby of candle and diffuser making into a little side business 

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Chelsea

Senior Speech Pathologist
Team Leader & Clinical Supervisor

  • Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology - Charles Sturt University (CSU)

    • Hanen More Than Words®

    • Sounds-Write®

    • SOS Approach to Feeding®

    • Paediatric Feeding Therapy (Responsive Feeding Therapy™)

    • Learn to Play™

    • Picture Exchange Communication System - PECS

    • Neurodiversity affirming practice 

    • Feeding therapy

    • AAC

    • Apraxia 

    • I love walking, going to the gym and pilates

    • Attending AFL games

    • Reading

    • I am a new mum to a very smiley little girl 

    • I have a Golden Retriever named Pippa

    • I grew up in a very small country town with only 30 kids in my entire primary school

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Susannah

Senior Speech Pathologist
Clinical Supervisor

    • Bachelor of Speech Hearing and Language Sciences - Macquarie University

    • Master of Speech Pathology - University of Technology Sydney

    • Learn to Play™ by Karen Stagnitti

    • Sounds-Write Phonics Program®

    • Picture Exchange Communication System ® (PECS)

    • Hanen® Program - More than Words®

    • Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP)

    • SOS Approach to Feeding™

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Feeding Therapy

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Literacy

    • Reading 

    • Playing Music

    • Baking, cooking and learning new recipes

    • I've traveled to 10 different countries across three continents, including iconic destinations like Dubai, London, and the Swiss Alps. 

    • I have a huge fear of all insects, especially spiders.

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Adele

Senior Speech Pathologist
Groups & AHA Coordinator

    • Bachelor of Speech Hearing and Language Sciences - Macquarie University

    • Master of Speech Pathology - University of Technology

    • Hanen® More Than Words®

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Learn to Play™

    • PECS® (Picture Exchange Communication System)

    • Paediatric Feeding Therapy (Responsive Feeding Therapy). 

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Social Skills Groups

    • School-Based Support

    • Crafting and DIY Projects 

    • Being active - running, gym, pilates, swimming

    • Travelling and exploring new places

    • I have two Labradoodles named Fenton and Winston 

    • I used to be a competitive swimmer

    • I am a huge fan of scary movies and rollercoasters

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Claudia

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) - University of Sydney

    • Speech & Language Development 

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice 

    • Literacy 

    • School-Based Support 

    • Crafting  

    • Baking and trying new recipes 

    • Exploring different walking tracks especially by the beach  

    • Spending time with family and friends 

    • I am learning to sew 

    • I am the youngest of my family, with 2 older brothers 

    • I love collecting stickers 

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    • Bachelor of Arts - University of New South Wales

    • Master of Speech Pathology - University of Melbourne

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Colourful Semantics

    • Attention-Autism Programme

    • LEGO® Based Therapy

    • Hanen® Programs: It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, TalkAbility

    • Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT) Programme

    • TalkTools® Level 1

    • PECS Level 1

    • Speech and Language Development

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Social Skills Groups

    • Swimming, hiking and snowboarding

    • Baking

    • Playing the piano

    • I was born and raised in Hong Kong, and completed my university studies in Sydney and Melbourne.

    • I speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin fluently, and Spanish at the beginner level.

    • I can repeatedly watch ‘The Parent Trap’ like a Christmas movie!

Rachel

Senior Speech Pathologist
Clinical Educator

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Marissa

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University (ACU)

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Learn to Play™

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Outdoor activities

    • Gym

    • Greek dancing

    • I played the flute for 5 years.

    • I have a really good memory of roads and directions.

    • I’ve travelled to 3 countries, and hope to visit many more!

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Catherine

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Science - The University of Sydney

    • Master of Public Health - The University of Sydney

    • Master of Speech Language Pathology - The University of Sydney

    • Learn to Play™ by Karen Stagnitti

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Going for walks with my dog, Teddy

    • Going for a run/to the gym 

    • Watching reality TV and sport!

    • I have an extremely lovable but crazy dog named Teddy!

    • I am trying to run a half marathon by the end of the year. 

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Emma

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences - Macquarie University

    • Master of Speech Pathology - University of Technology Sydney

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Learn to Play™

    • Hanen - More than Words

    • Speech and Language Development

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Being active — walking, running, pilates and going to the gym 

    • Reading - especially with a coffee!

    • I love cooking and trying new recipes - particularly on a Sunday afternoon

    • I’m originally from Cairns in far north Queensland and only moved to Sydney when I was 14

    • I could play the piano really well when I was younger, and have been recently playing again

    • I am an only child

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Nicole

Speech Pathologist

    • Masters of Speech Pathology - University of Technology Sydney

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Learn to Play™

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • AAC

    • Literacy

    • Crafts and watercolouring 

    • Being in nature and being active - team sports, running and pilates

    • Trying new restaurants - I’m a massive foodie!

    • Spending time with family and friends

    • I love spending the day at the park painting and listening to music

    • I am one of three sisters

    • I’ve played basketball since I was 8 years old, and used to be a basketball coach 

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Charlotte

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelors of Speech Pathology (Honours) from University of Newcastle

    • Hanen Program - It Takes Two to Talk

    • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice

    • Speech and Language Development

    • School Based Support

    • Camping

    • Swimming

    • Watching Live Music

    • I’m have travelled to over 10 countries

    • I like to surf (but not very good at it!)

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Angela

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Speech Pathology) - The University of Sydney

    • Mastering Morphology (SpeldNSW)

    • Sounds-Write®

    • Hanen More than Words

    • Speech & Language Development

    • School-Based Support

    • Literacy

    • Listening to audiobooks and reading books

    • Going to escape rooms, expecially in other countries

    • Playing board games and video games with friends and family

    • I have 5 siblings and am the fourth eldest (or you can say third youngest) out of the lot

    • I go through phases of new hobbies, including but not limited to rugby, knitting, piano. These phases don’t last very long!

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Demi

Speech Pathologist

    • Bachelor of Science (Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Special Education) - Pennsylvania State University

    • Master of Education (Elementary Education) - Lesley University

    • Master of Speech and Language Pathology - The University of Sydney

    • Orton GIllingham (OG) Approach

    • Speech and Language Development

    • Dyslexia

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Swimming

    • Spending time with friends and family

    • Exploring everything Sydney has to offer

    • Going on coastal walks

    • I used to be a teacher before becoming a speech pathologist, and I still really enjoy anything related to learning and schools.

    • I grew up moving between different countries, which sparked my love of travelling, meeting new people, and trying new foods from around the world.

    • I absolutely love dogs and will always stop to say hello to one.

Client Care

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Natalie

Clinic Coordinator (Maternity Leave)

  • As the Clinic Coordinator at Eat Speak Play, one of the most rewarding aspects of my role is witnessing the remarkable progress our clients make over time. Being part of their learning journey; from the first point of contact to seeing them achieve meaningful milestones is both humbling and inspiring. It’s incredibly fulfilling to know that I play a role in creating a supportive environment where children and families can thrive. 

    • I am a mum of one to a beautiful little boy

    • I love hosting for family and friends

    • I have travelled to six countries

    • I love reading

    • I love baking for my family

    • I love attending concerts and listening to live music

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Diana

Client Care Officer

  • As a Client Care Officer at Eat Speak Play, my favourite part of the role is supporting families from their very first interaction with the clinic. I enjoy being a reassuring and consistent point of contact, helping families navigate services and feel supported throughout their child’s therapy journey. Building meaningful relationships with families and watching children grow and thrive over time is incredibly rewarding. I am inspired by the work our team does and take pride in being a friendly, supportive presence who helps make each family’s experience a positive one.

    • I come from a large family with seven siblings 

    • I love musicals 

    • I love travelling and exploring new cultures 

    • I enjoy Reformer Pilates 

    • I love baking and trying new recipes 

    • I enjoy coastal walks and spending time outdoors 

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Isabella

Clinic Coordinator

  • As a member of the client care team at Eat Speak Play, my favourite part of the role is supporting families from their very first interaction with us. I take pride in helping them access the services their children need and being a reassuring, consistent point of contact throughout their therapy journey. It’s incredibly rewarding to build relationships with the families and see their children grow and thrive over time.

    • I have a cute little toy poodle called King 

      I have a retro gaming and collectables business 

      I have only ever been on a plane to Queensland

    • Swimming 

    • Going for walks with my dog King 

    • Reading motivational/inspirational books 

    • I enjoy going to music festivals, concerts and watching NRL

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Leah

Client Care Officer

  • Being apart of the Client Care team at Eat Speak Play has been such a rewarding experience. I really love witnessing and being able to set a welcoming, caring and supportive atmosphere as I am often the clients lens into what our practice is all about. I love being able to build personal and meaningful relationships with parents and their child, making them feel cared for and seen. Overall, I strive to make a positive impact on our client and and am looking forward to fostering these relationships more.  

    • I have completed a double degree in Psychological and Social Sciences as UWS 

    • I have a precious baby Lola (chihuahua) 

    • When I was younger I used to do equestrian riding 

    • I love watching psychological thrillers and crime documentaries 

    • Travelling – from road trips to going overseas and visiting new countries 

    • Listening to music  

    • Journalling  

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Allied Health Assistants

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Anastasia

    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), University of Sydney - Currently in final year.

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Going on long walks and then straight to the beach in summer

    • Watching weekend sport (footy and soccer)

    • Trying different restaurants - especially sushi!

    • I played competitive tennis for 4 years

    • I’ve watched the entire series of ‘Friends’ 5 times - and I still can’t get enough!

    • My favourite movie is “The Greatest Showman” and I know the entire soundtrack!

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Eleanna

    • Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), University of Sydney - currently in 3rd year 

    • Speech

    • Literacy 

    • Language

    • I love going to the beach and hanging out with friends 

    • I enjoy skiing and ice skating  

    • Exploring new places, learning about different cultures and languages 

    • I was born in Greece and completed year 2 there 

    • I speak Greek fluently and Italian at a beginner/intermediate level 

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Renae

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    • Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from The University of Sydney, 4th year

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Listening to music of all genres and eras 

    • Travelling to and exploring new places (I love going on holidays!) 

    • Trying different restaurants/cuisines with friends  

    • I have two sausage dogs named Cookie and Snickers  

    • I can memorise lyrics to songs very easily  

    • When I was very little, I put meeting Zac Efron on my bucket list, and I met him in 2017 at the premiere of his movie.  

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Katerina

    • Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences from Macquarie University, 3rd Year

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Travelling around the world

    • Walks on beach with my dog

    • Going to the gym

    • I’m a big animal lover, especially when it comes to my beautiful border collie, Max. He loves going on big walks and swims at the beach.

    • I can speak fluent Greek, after years of being sent to Greek school as a kid!

    • I have travelled to 12 countries and can’t wait to keep discovering new places and cultures.

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Hayley

    • Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) from The University of Sydney, 4th year

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Going for walks at the beach 

    • Trying new cafes and restaurants 

    • Spending time with family and friends  

    • I have a fear of birds (after getting swooped by magpies far too many times!) 

    • I enjoy running in the City2Surf each year 

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Ava

    • Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from The University of Sydney, 3rd year

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Playing guitar 

    • Writing songs and poetry   

    • Reading 

    • Pickle ball 

    • Travelling 

    • I have an 11-year old pet parrot, Coconut, whom I love, however I have a HUGE fear of other birds like pigeons and magpies. 

    • I also have a beautiful 2-year old cavoodle named Daisy Duke. 

    • My favourite music playlist I’ve made is 32 hours long and includes a variety of genres ranging from the 60s to 2025. I love listening to the playlist on shuffle and hearing a variety of music in one morning that could include Johnny Cash, Taylor Swift, Cold Chisel, Jenna Raine, The Goo Goo Dolls, Elton John, Rolling Stones and Dua Lipa. 

    • I love spending time with my family. I have a two year old niece whom I adore and I am excited to see her grow and teach her all things music, beauty and literature. 

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Grace

    • Degree: Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences from Macquarie University

    • Speech & Language Development

    • Literacy

    • School-Based Support

    • Reading 

    • Going to the beach 

    • Going to concerts  

    • Exploring new cafes, especially for matcha  

    • I’m confident that I would know almost every Taylor Swift song 

    • I try to see the sunrise most mornings although my success rate varies  

    • I could spend all day at the beach