Explore Therapy

Speech Pathology

Explore Therapy Speech Pathology is passionate about working with children who have complex communication needs, are late to talk, or have difficulties with communicating their message to others.

We pride ourselves on delivering a comprehensive, family-centred approach to our assessment and intervention services. Our additional areas of training and experience include implementing communication strategies and supporting children with language difficulties and supporting children with their therapy goals through play.

Please note: Explore Therapy Speech Pathology is not a generalist Speech Pathology practice. We do not see children who require support for stuttering, voice, swallowing, social skills or literacy difficulties. We do see children for assessment and intervention in the areas of speech sounds (clarity), language, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Lauren is a Speech Pathologist and the director of Explore Therapy Speech Pathology. She has experience working in a range of paediatric settings including a high school, a Special Developmental School within a multi-disciplinary team, and in early intervention in private practice.

Lauren enjoys working with children who have a range of strengths, challenges and diagnoses across various paediatric settings. Lauren has a special interest in working with emergent communicators and supporting them to learn reliable and consistent communication strategies to support their communication autonomy. Lauren strongly values the relationships and interactions she has with her clients and with their caregivers to help create a supportive communication environment.

Lauren has extensive experience in working with children implementing electronic and manual Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems (including Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display (PODD) books) and electronic communication devices.

Lauren enjoys working collaboratively with the child, their family and other relevant professionals to incorporate the skills learned in therapy into their everyday life.

In her free time Lauren enjoys spending time at the park with her family. Lauren is a certified practicing Speech Pathologist and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia.

With a varied background in the fields of psychology, neuroscience and research, Kalyca is a Speech Pathologist that values building rapport with children and their families.

Kalyca works collaboratively with children and their carers using play to increase children's understanding and use of language, and speech sounds. Kalyca believes all children have a right to communicate their own message, and to be understood. Kalyca is excited to meet you and work towards your family's goals.

Kalyca spends most of her time off with her children, husband, and dog, enjoying the Yarra Valley.

Kalyca is a certified practicing Speech Pathologist and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Jess is a Speech Pathologist who graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2022. Jess has previously worked at Explore Therapy Speech Pathology as a therapy assistant, and enjoysworking with families as a Speech Pathologist.

Jess values building rapport with clients and incorporating the child’s interests into sessions. Jess believes communication plays a key role in establishing and expressing identity and building relationships, and she is excited by the opportunity to support children to grow and develop their communication skills and reach their communication goals.

Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with her friends and family, playing netball, and playing the piano.

Jessica is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Liz is a Speech Pathologist who graduated from La Trobe University in 2021.

Liz is a friendly and engaging clinician who values building rapport with clients and their families. She is passionate about providing collaborative, individualised and evidence-based care to support clients in achieving their communication goals. Liz believes supporting children with their communication is important to enable them to participate in their community and build and maintain relationships.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with her family and two golden retrievers, reading and being active.

Liz is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Evie is a Speech Pathologist who graduated from Australian Catholic University in 2023. Evie worked at Explore Therapy Speech Pathology as a therapy assistant while studying at University.

Evie enjoys integrating creative session techniques to ensure clients are engaged and learning in the most positive environment for them. Evie values building rapport with clients to ensure that their sessions are tailored to their specific needs and personalities.

Evie believes that everyone has the right to access communication no matter their communication style. Evie is thrilled to have the opportunity to work towards collaborative goals with her clients and their carers to increase communication.

In her free time, Evie enjoys reading, going on hikes, singing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Evie is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia.

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