If you or your child have problems communicating with other people, then we may be able to help you. Speech pathology could improve your quality of life by helping you to communicate better with friends, family and others. At Speechify we see children and adults with communication difficulties associated with:
Our Speechify team consists of six vibrant, fun, creative and passionate speech pathologists, a therapy assistant, mentor & group leader, admin support personnel, Chief Happiness Officer and a volunteer.
Our philosophy is based on learning while having fun and connecting with others. At Speechify we work with a person’s interests and strengths in order to help them do the best they can. We believe that it is very important for us to make the process of learning as fun and easy to absorb as possible. Nothing motivates learners as much as fun does because it comes from genuine interest from within instead of pressure from others. Students are much more likely to invest extra time in the learning process if they enjoy it.
Our Speech pathologists have training in the areas of:
Together we aim to:
If you feel we will make a good team, please get in touch via phone or email.
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Giving children and adults the skills to be the best that they can.
When we know better we do better. Our practice is guided by the following values:
At Speechify we will try our best to deliver therapy in a setting that best suits the needs of your child.
We run a fun group where young primary school kids get to play, make friendships and learn to participate and succeed in day-to-day social situations.
The group offers the following:
The group aims to help with the following skills:
All skills are aimed to be generalised to classroom and all other social settings.
When & Where:
Fortnightly Saturdays 1 pm to 2.30 pm (1.5 hrs in clinic) $160 or
Saturdays
Fortnightly Saturdays 4 pm to 5 pm (1 hr in clinic) $110
Two fun weekend groups where our younger teens, older teens and soon-to-be adults come to learn functional social and life skills. Our members receive one-on-one mentoring to work through their own individual goals, and have the opportunity to put these skills into practise in fun social settings.
Our members are grouped with a small number of peers in their age range to hone their social and conversational skills, and then all come together for big social outings to practise generalising these skills across typical teenage settings.
Our team members are encouraged to discuss feedback with our Speech Pathologists and self-reflect after each session.
Our members learn to use social thinking to:
From outings at local cafes, trips to arcades and bowling allies, to group games and clinic parties - we aim to give our group members the opportunity to learn skills, generalise them to typical teenage settings and build meaningful relationships.
When: Saturdays 11.30 am to 1 pm
Cost: $150
We’re only joking
No seriously,
ADULTING CAN BE HARD!
Here at YA Social Group, we aim to provide an authentic and engaging space for our young adult members to interact and learn functional social communication and life skills.
Each week, we provide opportunities for our members to meet in the community and engage in activities that are fun and relevant to young adult settings and interests. We also provide one-on-one support for any social or life skill challenge that may pop up along the way.
Whether it be trying out local cafes or (more recently) catching up over zoom, every meet-up is an opportunity to link-up, have fun and learn new skills!
Our members learn practical and social thinking skills to:
Interested? It’s never too late to join the party
THE DEETS
Where:
Online (currently on Zoom!)
When:
Fridays @ 10.30 am to 12 pm
Cost: $150
At CHEERS!, we create a safe and friendly atmosphere for our adult members who may lack the confidence to socialise and make meaningful connections with others. We love to see our members grow in their social and life skills by providing them with opportunities to meet in the community as well as and learn online skills.
The group aims to support each member with:
Interested in joining CHEERS peer support?
Details:
Where:
In the clinic
When:
Fortnightly Saturdays 9.30 am to 11 am
Cost: $160
At Girl Tribe, we empower and provide support for older teen and young adult women needing help with stepping out of their comfort zone when it comes to social and communication skills. At Girl tribe we embrace our weaknesses together and work as a team to achieve our individual and group social goals.
Every fortnight, we aim to meet up at a location (chosen by the group!) and work on practising our social skills. So far, we have met up at local:
Ideas for future outings:
Here at girl tribe, it is a safe environment where you get the opportunity to work on everyday life skills and building confidence with:
The list goes on!
Speechify is NOT a registered NDIS provider for Early Intervention. This means that if your child is under 7yrs old, they will need to be self-managed or plan managed to access our services. We are registered NDIS providers for over 7yrs of age. This means you can be NDIS agency-managed to access our services.
Principal, Director
Speech Pathologist
Carol is a speech pathologist, mum to 3 boys and a chocolate Lab. Carol graduated from Sydney University in 2000 and has a special interest in ASD and ADHD. Being neurodivergent herself, Carol understands some of the challenges faced by clients and their families. She wanted to set up a clinic that had down-to-earth therapists that worked with clients and their families to feel understood, empowered and accepted for who they are.
Carol also understands that we all learn differently. Speechify is a place that offers creative ways for people to learn. We will try to make it happen!
Speechify consists of a team of 6 passionate speech pathologists, each with their own specialties. We want to help you find the right therapist for your child- someone that you trust and click with. This is needed for good therapy outcomes and integrating therapy strategies into your life.
Carol is also passionate about learning and provides regular mentoring to her staff. Your child’s therapy goals and progress may be discussed during mentoring. If there are any concerns, Carol will join the session if needed.
Carol has many interests (some even lasting up to 3 weeks). Carol dreams of one day being on Play School or being a YouTuber.
Speech Pathologist
Vanessa is a caring, friendly and dedicated speech pathologist who has been working at Speechify since 2018. Vanessa is passionate about working together with clients, families and collaborating with other health professionals to support clients in achieving functional and holistic goals that empower and increase participation in daily life.
Vanessa has experience working with children and adults who have speech, language, hearing, fluency (stuttering), literacy, and social communication difficulties.
When Vanessa is not at work, you can find her taking her two dogs, Gus and Leo, to explore new places, thinking about and making new creative projects, meeting up with friends, reading, watching Korean dramas on Netflix and dreaming about her next beach trip.
Speech Pathologist
Shadale is a kind, bubbly & compassionate speech pathologist who loves listening to her clients and their family’s needs. She is passionate about providing a holistic approach in therapy and is always eager to problem-solve along the way with her clients, their families and other health professionals. Shadale works with individuals of all ages and abilities. She is particularly interested in working with adolescents and adults who require support with their social, language and communication skills. Shadale currently runs two young adult social groups during the week and has an absolute blast doing this! She believes that “All things are possible” and carries this belief in everything she does. When she’s not at work, you’ll most likely find her jamming on the piano or guitar with her local church band, working out at the gym, or spending quality time with her family & puppy (Noah).
Speech Pathologist
Antonia completed a degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney.
Antonia has a passion for working collaboratively with clients and families to reach their goals in any way that works. She strives to find ways to make therapy as fun and intrinsically motivating for her clients as possible. Antonia has a love of performing and has been singing and dancing since the age of 3.
In her spare time Antonia enjoys going on bike rides, playing with her cats, reading and listening to music.
Clinical Psychologist, MAPS
Linda is an experienced and empathetic Clinical Psychologist with years of experience helping individuals and families to achieve their goals. She has previously worked as a member of multidisciplinary teams providing early intervention to children (and their families) with atypical development. Linda provides therapy to people of all ages and can assist with skill development, behaviours of concern, and treatment for mental health issues. She has her own practice on the Central Coast and currently provides services at Speechify one day each fortnight.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys being on or in the ocean, spending time with her family and friends, and living life to the fullest.
Art Therapist
Color Your World - Art Lessons
Art can calm your child’s anxiety, improve their self esteem and confidence.
Studies have shown that creating art stimulates the release of dopamine. This chemical is released when we do something pleasurable, and it basically makes us feel happier.
Learn various fun, relaxing art techniques with Vita.
Vita has a Bachelor of Visual Arts (B VA Sydney University) and a Diploma of Art Therapy.
Speech Pathologist
Louise completed her degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney. Louise enjoys forming engaging therapy activities and interacting with clients of all ages. She is passionate about achieving therapy goals and enjoys seeing clients build their self-confidence throughout the sessions.
She is dedicated to working on a wide range of clients to broaden her skills. Louise also strives to reflect and refine her delivery of sessions to ensure clients receive effective yet entertaining sessions. Louise speaks Korean.
Outside of work, Louise enjoys taking her dog to the park, napping with her cat and finding the best croissant bakeries in Sydney.
Speech Pathologist
Jessie has completed her degree at the University of Sydney. Jessie is a dedicated and organised individual who is always eager to learn and challenge herself. She is passionate about creating an engaging and motivating learning environment for clients. Jessie enjoys working with families and clients of all ages to prioritise a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy. Jessie speaks Cantonese.
In her spare time, Jessie enjoys listening to music, watching TV shows and is always looking to try out new activities (that don’t involve heights).
Speech Pathologist
Maribelle completed her degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney.
Her prior role as a support worker sparked her passion for connecting with and supporting families in achieving their goals. Maribelle is dedicated to working with children of all abilities. She has a specific interest in AAC, but also enjoys working in all other range of practice areas. She is a perpetual learner, always eager to explore new topics. Maribelle holds the belief that everyone is unique, and she is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure that therapy sessions are not only effective but also filled with fun, humour, and intrinsic motivation. Maribelle speaks Arabic.
In her spare time, she unwinds by going on spontaneous drives, going to the gym and cherishing moments with her family and friends.
Therapy Assistant
Cooper is an enthusiastic and positive worker who loves meeting and getting to know different types of people regardless if it's his friends, younger children or the Speechify staff and clients along with their parents. Cooper is currently a Year 12 student who has hopes of becoming a future speech pathologist. He always finds ways to communicate and relate to anyone he happens to have a conversation with by asking them questions and laughing about funny jokes and stories he manages to come up with. He believes that everyone is unique and 'everyone has a story.'
Cooper is currently the newest Speechify employee being the Saturday receptionist.
Cooper has a passion for working with people diagnosed with Autism and other speech disabilities. He has creative interests and he would love to share them with members of his community.
If Cooper isn't assisting on Saturday's at Speechify, he is often known for connecting with people via his social media accounts, listening to music, making and editing videos, drawing, photography and hanging out with his friends.
Therapy Assistant
Sophia is currently completing a degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney. She finds immense joy in fostering connections with a diverse clientele. Her therapeutic approach revolves around creating interactive and enjoyable sessions, tailored to each client's unique needs. She is passionate about delivering not just assistance, but tangible and practical support to both clients and their families, ensuring that every session is perceived as both meaningful and functional.
In Sophia’s spare time, she tends to do baking, go on runs around the Parramatta park and river, and go on drives with her friends.
Director
Office Manager
Accountant
CHO (Chief Happiness Officer)
Robert (Robbie) was born in September 2018. He attended 6 weeks of puppy preschool then completed a year of obedience school at Brush Farm Dog Training Club. In 2020 Robbie went on to further study at K9 Support Therapy Dog training. Robbie understands some basic key words signs and also commands on L.A.M.P. When not working, Robbie enjoys doing nothing. He is a champion shedder and sleeper.
Happiness Specialist
Rosie is a mini-lop (DOB 28/12/22) who is currently training to be a therapy bunny. Rosie likes to eat hay, grass, green veggies, cucumber and herbs from the garden. You are welcome to bring in some green leafy vegetables or herbs to feed Rosie in the clinic. Rosie’s special talent is eating and pooping at the same time!
