Meet Our Team
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Stephanie Wong
Principal Director (Speech Pathologist)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Stephanie has special interests in:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social thinking
• PROMPT therapy
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Parent coaching through Hanen on Communication and Behaviour
• SOS feeding therapyThriving while away from work looks like: Boba dates with her husband, storytelling games with her son Toby, and spending time with friends over matcha cake.
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Teddy Pun
Senior Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)
Certified Practising Speech PathologistTeddy has special interests in:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder and Social Thinking
• School age receptive and expressive communication
• School age literacy
• Group therapy and projects
Thriving while away from work looks like: Going on a spirited drive, taking photographs in nature or playing board games with friends. -
Mimi Lu
Senior Speech Pathologist
Certified Practising Speech PathologistMimi has special interests in:
• Early Intervention
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Parent and teacher coaching through Hanen on Communication and Behaviour
• SOS feeding therapy
Thriving while away from work looks like: Ball games with her children, coffee, and travelling. -
Karina Lai
Speech Pathologist
Master of Speech Language Pathology
Bachelor of Science (Experimental Linguistics)
Certified Practising Speech PathologistKarina has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with complex communication needs
• School age literacy
• Play-based therapyThriving while away from work looks like: Climbing with friends, dragon boating, playing the ukulele and watching anime.
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Jasmine Lee
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)
Certified Practising Speech PathologistJasmine has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with disabilities
• Early intervention
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• School age literacy
• Play-based therapyThriving while away from work looks like: Singing and playing the piano, drinking coffee and spending time with friends.
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Shao Jun Nicole Yap
Speech Pathologist
Masters of Speech Language Pathology (USYD)
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (MSPA)Nicole has special interests in:
• Transdisciplinary approach to holistic client management
• Person-centred care with aims of client and/or caregiver empowerment
• Supporting complex clients within multicultural and multilingual communities
• Early Intervention
• Child-led feeding approaches, with emphasis on Responsive FeedingThriving while away from work looks like: Being a homebody and/or travelling with family.
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Lynnette Teo
Speech Pathologist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours)
Certified Practising Speech PathologistLynnette has special interests in:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Early Intervention
• SOS feeding therapy
• Play-based therapy
• Supporting individuals or families with hearing impairmentThriving while away from work looks like: Baking and cooking for loved ones and watching movies.
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Judy Loon
Senior Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) with Honours
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Judy has special interests in:
• Sensory-based assessments and intervention for kids and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Assessments and intervention for complex diagnoses (intellectual disability, physical disability, Cerebral Palsy, Downs syndrome and other genetic/neurological disorders)
• Paediatric occupational therapy interventions at home or in the classroom (play skills, self-care, fine motor and gross motor skills, behavioural support)
• Supporting the development of independent living skills for adults with disability
• Equipment prescription
Thriving while away from work looks like: Drinking good coffee or eating ramen with her husband David, going on beach holidays with her family, doing craft projects (currently learning how to crochet!). -
Fiona Jongsma
Occupational Therapist
Bachelor of AppSci Occupational Therapy
Masters of DivinityFiona has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities
• Working with parents as partners in therapy
• Collaborative transdisciplinary practice
• Working with culturally and linguistically diverse familiesThriving while away from work looks like: Going to the beach, hiking, rock climbing and painting.
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Warren Tang
Occupational Therapist
Masters of Social Sciences (Mental Health)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational TherapyWarren has special interests in:
• Working with neurodiverse children and their families
• Working with clients with mental health challenges
• Supporting the development of children to discover their strengths and discussing individualised goals and plans with them
• Supporting clients in career development and independent living skillsThriving while away from work looks like: Playing volleyball and having gatherings with family and friends.
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Bonnie So
Occupational Therapist / Registered Music Therapist
Masters in Creative Music Therapy
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational TherapyBonnie has special interests in:
• Music-based therapy
• Working with neurodiverse children and their families
• Providing assessments and intervention to people with disability
• Supporting the development of children in their growing-up-environment
• Play-based therapyThriving while away from work looks like: Playing the piano and guitar, listening to podcasts, drinking coffee and meeting friends.
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Howard Lam
Registered Music Therapist
Masters of Creative Music Therapy
Bachelor of Education (Music)Howard has special interests in:
• Using music to help people through fun ways
• Music-based and client-based activities
• Therapy with instruments and vocals
• Therapy combined with music and imageryThriving while away from work looks like: Badminton, sleeping, video games, Netflix, hiking, milk tea, and, of course, music.
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Tai Chen
Registered Music Therapist
Masters of Creative Music Therapy
Bachelor of child and family studiesTai has special interests in:
• Parent coaching
• Working with neurodiverse children and their families
• Working with clients with mental health challenges
• Music based and client centre interventionThriving while away from work looks like: Hanging out with friends, playing basketball, sleeping and eating.
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Kathleen Tran
Counselling
Masters of Counselling
Bachelor of Social WorkKathleen has special interests in:
• Supporting parents and carers through early diagnosis and throughout the different stages of care
• Parenting
• Anxiety and depression
• Sexual abuse
• Victim of crime
• Self Esteem/ Self Development
• Life transition and adjustment
• Workplace stress
Thriving while away from work looks like: Enjoying time in the sun and being in nature with loved ones, reading a good book with a cuppa and spending time with friends.
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Mu Han
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology with a degree in Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language SciencesMu has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities
• Expressive therapy through play, art and storytelling
• Supporting the development of independent livingThriving while away from work looks like: Going out to brunch cafes, scenic walks and thriller movie nights at home with the family.
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Stephen Chieng
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Communications, Certificate IV Community ServicesStephen has special interests in :
• Working with children, young people and adults with disabilities and special needs.
• Supporting & mentoring vulnerable people.
• Supporting development of independence.Thriving while away from work looks like: Practising Martial Arts, going for runs, hanging out with friends, gaming, watching anime, Netflix, Youtube and browsing memes.
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Maryam Charkawi
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Macquarie University (currently studying - 3rd year)Maryam has special interests in:
• Working and helping children and adults of all ages with speech and intellectual abilities
• Therapy through play based activities
• Supporting language and development through reading and storytelling
• Sincerity of care, supporting clients and their families together for independency in everyday livingThriving while away from work looks like: Reading a book, exploring new places in the city, and spending time with family and friends.
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Chris Wong
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Chris has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with disabilities to be independent and engage in their daily meaningful activities
• Engaging in play-based therapy that is enjoyable for clients
• Interacting with clients and their families to learn about their storiesThriving while away from work looks like: Playing basketball and soccer, hitting the gym, eating, hanging out with friends, and spending time with family.
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Yenn Chloe Lee
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Therapy) (Honours) (currently studying - 4th year)Chloe has special interest in:
• Interacting with clients and their families to learn more from them and about them
• Collaborating with clients and their families to better provide family and client-centered care
• Speech sound disorders
• Parent training to support their child's communicationThriving while away from work looks like: Dragon boating at Pyrmont, going to the gym with my friends, trying new recipes, reading a new book and watching documentaries on Netflix.
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Helin Uzunyusufoglu
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Macquarie University (currently studying - 3rd year)Helin has special interests in:
• Working with children and young people with disabilities and special needs
• Therapy through play-based activities
• Supporting & mentoring vulnerable people.
• Supporting development of independence.Thriving while away from work looks like: Hanging out with friends and family, sleeping, eating amazing food, exploring places with nice views.
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Hiu Wai (Tiffany) Chi
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Science (Health) - majors in health, hearing and speech scienceTiffany has special interests in:
• Early intervention
• Engaging in play-based therapy
• Working with children and young people with disabilities and special needsThriving while away from work looks like:
Hanging out with friends. watching Kdramas, exploring new cafes in Sydney and bringing my dog Cookie to the park. -
Amanda Herijanto
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (Currently studying)Amanda has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults with disabilities to maximize engagement in meaningful activities
• Supporting children and adults in developing independent living skills, or reintegrating into the community after illness/injury
• Supporting clients with goal setting and the process towards achieving their goals
• The occupational therapy role in mental healthThriving while away from work looks like: spending time with family and friends, writing and journaling, playing badminton, going for walks, traveling, and watching shows and movies.
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Janet Tedjasasmita
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology (Honours)Janet has special interests in:
• Social communication and speech sound disorders
• Play-based intervention
• Collaborating with parents and patients to provide family-centred and patient-centred practiceThriving while away from work looks like: Playing sports and spending time with family and friends
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Patricia De Guzman
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Maj. Hearing and Speech)
Postgraduate Certificate in Inclusive and Special EducationPatricia has special interests in:
• Supporting culturally and linguistically diverse families
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication
• Play-based therapyThriving while away from work looks like: Going out on a food trip, doing nail art, driving to new places, and sleeping.
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Allison Hang
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Occupational TherapyAllison has special interests in:
• Working with children and adults to engage in daily meaningful activities
• Supporting adults and children in learning and the development of different skills
• Supporting clients with achieving goals and confidence in daily activitiesThriving while away from work looks like: Eating food, baking and playing sports
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Flora Tsoi
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Masters of Social Sciences (Counselling)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational TherapyFlora has special interests in:
• Working with neurodiverse children and their families
• Working with clients with mental health challenges
• Play-based therapy
• Strength-based approach and interventionsThriving while away from work looks like: Coastal walking, bushwalking, hiking, and gathering with family and friends
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Peta Donovan-Mak
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Peta has special interests in:
• Interacting with children and families to ensure meaningful and helpful activities.
• Communicating with children and young people to ease and assist learning
• Encouraging play-based therapy
• Supporting the development of independent actions and thinkingThriving while away from work looks like: Cooking and eating good meals, Ice skating, painting and artmaking, canoeing with friends and family, de-stressing with some wholesome video games
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Veronica Trinh
Therapy Assistant and Support Worker
Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology (currently studying - 3rd year)Veronica has special interests in:
• Working with neurodivergent children and their families
• Conducting play-based therapy
• Language stimulation strategiesThriving while away from work looks like: Exploring the city for new brunch spots, heading to the beach and rewatching my comfort tv shows. Description goes here
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Connie Ng
Administrative Assistant
Connie has special interests in:
• Office management
• Accounts management
Thriving while away from work looks like: Having high tea with family, doing Chinese calligraphy and making her own soy milk. -
Wendy Wong See
Administrative Assistant
Wendy has special interests in:
• Business Process Development
• Business Analysis
Thriving while away from work looks like: Trying to use it and not lose it, playing and listening to music, winding down with K-dramas. -
Matthew Lihou
Administrative Assistant
Matthew has special interests in:
• Enabling others to be organised
• Improving systems for efficiencyThriving while away from work looks like: Enjoying friendships over frisbee, food, and games, reading a book, and going for impromptu adventures.
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Shirley Lam
Administrative Assistant
Shirley has special interests in:
• Business solutions
• Networking
• Policy developmentThriving while away from work looks like: Cooking, baking, optimising the art of making a great cup of milk tea and having great conversations with people.
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Ed Yeoh
Administrative Assistant
Ed has special interest in:
• Office management
• Providing administrative supportThriving while away from work looks like: Gaming with my kids, shopping and k-drama with my wife, cooking for the family and friends; and “me time” at the gym.
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Danielle Zhuang
Administrative Assistant
Danielle has special interests in:
• Providing administrative support
• Maintaining accurate recordsThriving while away from work looks like: Working with textiles using natural dyes and stitch, enjoying time out in nature, birdwatching and traveling to/visiting various places with family.
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