The right people are more important than lots of people
We've chosen the people we work with very carefully. It's not about having a full list of staff, it's about making sure that they have the attributes we think are crucial when dealing with children...
or anyone for that matter.
They must be qualified of course, but we're looking for practitioners with a 'feel' for what they do and empathy for the people they work with. These are the ones we found.
Frankie
Speech Pathologist & Director
Frankie’s passion is working with children to develop their social skills, build confidence in peer interactions, engage in their community, create and maintain friendships, develop their personal goals and identify their own unique communication style.
Frankie has experience in both the public and private health sectors, working holistically with families to create strategies that can be incorporated into their everyday lives. When she’s not working, she enjoys outdoor adventures, spending time with her dogs, and checking items off her bucket list.
Bek
Speech Pathologist
Bek believes that communication is central to building meaningful connections. She is passionate about supporting young people with social-emotional communication skills using a Neuroaffirming, Trauma-Informed and strengths-based approach to therapy. Bek centres her practice around developing authentic therapeutic relationships with her participants and families to create meaningful outcomes. She is trained in Autism Level Up, Peaceful Kids, and is committed to listening to lived experience of Neurodiversity to guide her practice. Outside of work, Bek enjoys a slow, yogic-pace of life, connecting with nature, surfing, and engaging in creative practices including ceramics and music.
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Lauren
Speech Pathologist
Lauren comes from a background in Psychology and is now working as an Allied Health Assistant, whilst studying a Masters of Speech Pathology in Canberra. Lauren loves working with children and has spent many years teaching Irish Dancing to children in Hobart. When she’s not working or studying, Lauren likes to go for a swim in the ocean, reading and doing collage art.
Bridgett
Speech Pathologist
Bridgett is dedicated to using an individual’s strengths and passions to facilitate growth.
She supports clients across various domains, including speech sound, language development, with a particular passion for augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and paediatric feeding therapy.
Bridgett is trained in Hanen language strategies, SOS feeding practices, LAMP, PROMPT, Autism Level Up and neuroaffirming practice.
Beyond her professional commitments, Bridgett is described as an animal lover, particularly enjoying all things dog-related. During her leisure time, she enjoys pursuing her interests in baking, sewing, and discovering new places with her friends and family.
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Lou Lou
Art Therapist
Lou Lou’s passion is creating and collaborating with children, to provide tools they can use to be able to safely support and manage their well-being. Lou Lou focuses on providing an individual approach and helping children to explore various ways to process and learn from life experiences. Lou Lou supports developmental, and transitional stages through creative expression by facilitating a space for children to explore and express themselves, enabling them to create their own strategies. When not working, Lou Lou enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to cafés, travelling, and exploring new places, as well as creating and exploring her own artistic expression.
Jacey (Chiao)
Allied Health Assistant
(Speech Pathology Student)
Jacey is a registered early childhood, primary, and secondary school teacher both in Taiwan and Australia.
Currently pursuing a Master of Speech Pathology, she is dedicated to expanding her knowledge in this field. Jacey speaks multiple languages, including Mandarin, Taiwanese (Hokkien), and English. Jacey is patient, and client-focused, and strives to tailor each session to suit the needs of her clients.
When Jacey is not working or studying, she enjoys being in nature, playing instruments, singing and dancing, yoga, and food!
Mckeira
Allied Health Assistant
From a young age, McKeira volunteered at Riding for the Disabled in Queensland, where she supported children to work with horses to find confidence, connection and trust.
McKeira then followed this passion when she coached an equestrian sport, Equestrian Vaulting, to athletes with a disability. She followed this path for employment and worked with a team at an animal-assisted learning centre for two years, Carbrook Animal Assisted Learning Centre, where she worked with complex trauma, neurodivergent, and at-risk students to provide restorative education. This school provided a safe place for children exposed to adverse childhood experiences, and their aim was to give them time, education, experiences, love and connection.
Two years ago, McKeira moved to Tasmania to continue her studies in science. McKeira is very excited and honoured to bring her love for this work into her role as an Allied Health Assistant with Converse Therapy.
Jordan
Practice Manager & Director
Jordan brings 8 years of experience working in the disability sector and has undergone training with the Australian Childhood Foundation, and worked alongside allied health professionals to develop therapeutic plans to best care and support client development.
Jordan is passionate about Converse kids and developing their ability to identify, manage and communicate their emotions.
Jordan loves meeting new people and developing meaningful relationships with those he works with. When Jordan isn’t working, he likes to spend time with his family. Jordan also likes the sailing, hiking, diving and all things outdoors as well as video games, cars and music.