MEET OUR SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

Ms Michelle Flaherty (Occupational Therapist
Aryana Krpan
Speech & Language Pathologist

Hi! My name is Aryana and I’m a speech pathologist.

I love working with children and teens to help them achieve their speech and language goals. In my spare time, I love spending time with friends and family, keeping active and doing anything musical including performing with my band.

I gained my Bachelors of Speech Pathology (honours) from the University of Queensland (UQ)

After my studies, decided to move back home to the beautiful Sunshine Coast. I love all things speech and language and also have further training in the literacy space (Sounds-Write).

Hello! My name is Tara and I have been working as a Speechie for over 3O years in Australia and overseas!

I grew up on the Sunshine Coast and graduated from the University of Queensland. I have had many interesting jobs in my career including the Flying Doctors, as a Nanny and a Kindy Teacher.

I love working with children and their families and am always ready for a new challenge! I have been trained in the Hanen program, Lidcombe program, Sounds Write program, Let’s Talk & Play program , PAL literacy program and Triple P.

I have given workshops and training to childcare workers, teachers and theraists across Australia and the United Kingdom on literacy and learning and I am passionate in helping kids and teens to develop into their full potential!

Ms Michelle Flaherty (Occupational Therapist

Tara Edmonds

Speech & Language Pathologist

Ms Michelle Flaherty (Occupational Therapist

Lucy Rhodes

Speech Language Pathologist

Hi, I’m Lucy and I’m a Speech Pathologist

I am passionate about working with people across the lifespan to achieve their communication goals! In my work with children, I take a play-based and child centred approach to therapy, creating a safe and welcoming environment. I am neuroaffirming in my practice and am always aiming to build trusting relationships with my clients and their families.

I completed my Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne and have recently moved up to the Sunshine Coast and am excited for some warmer weather. I am a registered practitioner with Speech Pathology Australia.

 I have experience working in a variety of areas including, early intervention, literacy, language, stuttering, social communication, fussy eating, and augmentative and alternative communication. I enjoy working with a variety of populations including those with autism, down syndrome, intellectual disability, global development delay, and more.

I love to learn new skills and have completed a range of professional development including: 

  • Let’s UNMASC: Understanding the Needs & Motivations of Autistic Social Communication
  • Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eating, Anxious Mealtimes 
  • Hanen More than Words program
  • DIRFloortime 101
  • LAMP Words for Life training
  • Derbyshire Language Scheme 
  • and courses on Dyspraxia and ADHD.

 Outside of work I love bushwalking, camping and hosting dinner parties for my friends and family.

Hey! My name is Bec, or maybe you’ll hear me say “Bic” with my kiwi accent…

I’m a Speech Pathologist that crossed the ditch from New Zealand to Australia in 2024, having previously worked in a variety of Speechie settings in NZ. 

I am passionate about supporting children in a way that is fun and engaging. I want to learn about your child’s interest and integrate it into my therapy. Supporting your family and school to better understand your child is integral to positive outcomes. 

When I’m not at work, you’ll see me out surfing, hiking, biking or running – just anywhere outside exploring our beautiful coastline! 

My qualifications include:

  • Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology with Honours
  • Master of Science in Speech and Language Sciences 
Ms Michelle Flaherty (Occupational Therapist

Bec Rickards

Speech Language Pathologist

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