Rachel is an experienced Speech Pathologist who completed a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences at Macquarie University, and a Masters of Speech Language Pathology at Sydney University. Rachel worked as a swimming instructor and supervisor during her time studying, and has always had a passion for working with children and their families.

Rachel has experience working as a team leader and clinical educator, supervising students completing their Masters degrees at the University of Technology Sydney. She has additionally mentored new graduate and early career Speech Pathologists, supporting them to develop their clinical skills.

Since graduating, Rachel has worked in the private practice sector, working with individuals aged between 1.5 years and 80 years old. Rachel has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals and takes pride in collaborating with individuals and their support networks to focus on functional communication and social goals. She additionally has experience supporting families on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

When she is not with her clients, Rachel enjoys reading and catching up with her book club, spending time with her family and dog, Samson, and drinking different types of tea!

Rachel has completed professional development in the following areas:

• The Hanen Centre - More than Words

• Understanding Dementia MOOC Course

• Syllable-timed speech approach to stuttering treatment

• Sounds-Write First Rate Phonics literacy intervention

• Social Thinking online webinars

• Enriching Language in Early Childhood webinar

• Taking Proloquo2go to the Next Level - assistiveware training module

• Colourful Semantics webinar

• Low Preparation Therapy webinar

• Literacy Assessment and Therapy webinar

• Addressing the Vocabulary Needs of late-talking Toddlers, an Introduction to the VAULT Approach course

• Getting Started with Key Word Sign course

• Understanding PDA Profiles in Children and Young People

• Culturally Responsive Practices with First Nations Clients

• Echolalia and Child-Led Therapy Webinar

• Affirming practices in Stuttering Therapy Webinar

• Neurodiversity Affirming Goal Setting Webinar

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