Meet The Team

Since graduating in 2013, Lucy has worked extensively with children and adults in a wide range of environments. These include private practice, hospitals (Modbury Hospital, Calvary Adelaide, Lyell McEwin) and Minda Assist Therapy. In addition to her clinical work,  Lucy supports and mentors staff in both clinical and administration roles. Lucy is the practice director. In addition to client and business management,  Lucy is working on the development of the new clinic. She is currently not taking on new clients as she is on MAT leave for 2024.

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Training updates include:

* First Aid for Adults and Children + CPR in March 2024

* Speech Pathology Australia AAC Networking Event in August 2024

* Adolescent Special Interest Group – quarterly meetings

Verity brings more than a decade of experience in assisting adults facing communication and swallowing challenges. Her background spans both acute hospital and rehabilitation environments, including six years in the stroke and neurology, neurosurgery, and general medicine units at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Her clinical interests encompass:

• Changes in swallowing, speech, language, voice, and cognition related to acquired brain injury (stroke/TBI/Tumor).

• Neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Parkinson’s Disease, Parkinson’s Plus and Multiple Sclerosis.

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Training/Memberships include:

* Licensed provider of Parkinson Voice Project’s SPEAK OUT® speech therapy program

* Certified provider of LSVT LOUD® for Parkinson’s and other conditions

* Member of the International Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Society

* Training in EMST/AAC/voice banking

* Presenter at the Hospital Research Foundation Group Parkinson’s SA 2025 Conference: Topic - 'Communication and Swallowing Changes in Parkinson’s - What can we do?’ 

* Volunteers hosting a weekly SPEAK OUT!® speech therapy group at Parkinson’s SA (currently Thursdays 10am)

Alinka enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults of all ages to meet their communication goals. She has over 20 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist, supporting clients in their homes and communities and providing services in clinics, supported residential facilities, and rehabilitation settings. Alinka is passionate about supporting clients to achieve functional goals, working towards meaningful participation within their families and communities.

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Her special interest areas include (but are not limited to!):

*Early intervention for children with Developmental Delay and Autism Spectrum Disorder

*Aphasia and stroke rehabilitation​

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Training updates include:

* Key Word Sign workshop (Apr 2024)

* Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP) AAC (Jun 2024)

* Need To Know AAC For Speech Pathologists (Jul 2024)

* SA ADHD Conference (Sep 2024)

​* How to be evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming (by supporting executive functioning) (Jan 2025)

* SOS Approach to Feeding Training Conference (Feb 2025)

Julie graduated from Flinders University in 1996 and has nearly 30 years’ experience working with adults who have communication and swallowing difficulties. In 2009, she worked at a major hospital in Singapore, with a caseload covering geriatric, general, communicable diseases, and outpatient wards. Julie can also speak Cantonese and some Malay and Mandarin. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, baking, travelling, and volunteering at an animal rescue.   She is an avid animal lover, especially dogs.

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Her special interest area is adult dysphagia (swallowing).  She predominantly works with adult disability clients and aged care, providing a mobile service, and visiting supported accommodation, homes, aged care, and day option facilities.  In addition,  she runs training programmes for support workers, organisations, and families. 

Training updates include:

* Current Topics in Dysphagia Rehabilitation

* The Evidence & Efficacy of Carbonation:  A Sensory Enhancement Strategy (SES) in Dysphagia Management.

* Pros & Cons of Thickening Liquids for Patients with Dysphagia

* Neurodiversity Affriming Practice (Aug 2024)

* Managing Swallowing and Communication in Progressive Neurological Diseases (Oct 2024)

Georgie enjoys working with paediatric, adolescent and adult clients with a variety of communication difficulties. She enjoys building a positive rapport with her clients and their families to best support them in developing their skills. 

Georgie has a special interest in supporting clients in developing their social, language and executive functioning skills. She enjoys organising group therapy sessions and events where clients can work on developing their skills to assist them in forming friendships and connections in the community. ​

In her spare time, Georgie enjoys hiking and spending time at the beach.

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Training updates include:

* Executive Functioning and its role in literacy and language development

Haylee enjoys providing services using an individualised and warm approach to paediatric and adolescent clients presenting with a range of communication needs. She loves building strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and their families and working collaboratively with the child’s team to support them in being confident communicators in all settings. Haylee loves reading books, travelling, dogs, coffee at cute cafes and the gym.

Haylee is new to AASP in January 2024 and is currently taking on new clients. Haylee is especially keen to take on mobile clients in the South of Adelaide.

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Training updates include:

*SOS Approach to Feeding conference in November 2023

*Meaningful Speech Training

Shaely is a compassionate new graduate paediatric speech pathologist dedicated to helping children develop strong communication skills with a focus on personalised, evidence-based care and building strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families. Her special interest areas include early intervention for children with ASD and/or Developmental Delay and supporting clients to develop their social language skills. Shaely is committed to supporting children in reaching their full potential. 

In her spare time, Shaely enjoys playing baseball and reading at the beach.

Lottie works with paediatric and adolescent populations in our Hindmarsh clinic. Her experience spans across New Zealand and Australian schools and communities, where she has forged strong connections with children, families and care teams. Lottie enjoys working with large teams (including home, school and specialists) to build knowledge and understanding of communication challenges. Lottie has a special interest in supporting articulation, social skills, and early language learning. Lottie believes that the best outcomes happen when strong relationships are formed
with children and families- connection is key! When she isn’t in the clinic Lottie enjoys travelling, being creative and spending time with her dogs!
Lottie brings a warm and friendly energy to our team and is eager to meet her new clients in 2025!

Training updates include:
*Hanen Learning Language and Loving It
*The SLP Summit 2025
*Autism NZ Way to Play

Jessica balances studying speech pathology with office administration duties. She is enthusiastic and proactive with her work and is a pivotal member of the AASP team. Jessica is enjoying observing therapy and attending personal development events with our staff. She is incredibly passionate about speech pathology and is in the process of becoming an Allied Health Assistant. 

Should you wish to meet her, Jessica works in the clinic on Wednesday and Thursday. She would be happy to meet with you and assist with any questions.

While studying speech pathology at The University of Adelaide, Catherine helps organise the clinic for the clinicians and clients. She loves observing and learning about speech pathology in action, how professional speech pathologists work with a range of clients, and learning from real-life cases.

Catherine also enjoys doing art in her free time, bringing her creative abilities into the clinic by redesigning the website and more. 

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We’re thrilled to introduce Ludij, the newest member of our team! As our receptionist, she will be the friendly face and voice welcoming you to our clinic. With exceptional organisational skills and a warm, approachable manner, Ludij is here to ensure that every client feels supported from the moment they step through our doors.

Say hello next time you visit!

After graduating as a Speech Pathologist and Audiologist in 2008, Cherie has worked with many children and their families within the education sector in South Africa. Since moving to Australia, Cherie is now focusing on assisting practices with their administration and accounts and is excited about her new role at All Adelaide Speech Pathology. In her free time, Cherie loves exploring the beautiful city of Adelaide and spending time with her family at the beach.