Speech Pathologist

• Jan 2022 - Present

This role is based in a private clinic working with both paediatric and adult clients across all practice areas. This role is based in a private clinic working with both paediatric and adult clients across all practice areas.

Clinical Placement

• Oct 2021 - Nov 2021

I completed a 6 week placement with a paediatric population aged 0-6. I gained experience assessing and targeting speech, language, fluency, literacy and feeding. I liaised with my clients parents and in a MDT. I completed a 6 week placement with a paediatric population aged 0-6. I gained experience assessing and targeting speech, language, fluency, literacy and feeding. I liaised with my clients parents and in a MDT.

Clinical Placement

• Aug 2021 - Sep 2021

I had a six week placement at a rehabilitation hospital in Dubbo where I worked with both adult inpatient and outpatients. This included assessment and intervention for voice, dysphagia, apraxia, dysarthria, aphasia and high level language difficulties. During this experience, I learned about the difficulties of rural healthcare from both a service provider and client perspective. I had a six week placement at a rehabilitation hospital in Dubbo where I worked with both adult inpatient and outpatients. This included assessment and intervention for voice, dysphagia, apraxia, dysarthria, aphasia and high level language difficulties. During this experience, I learned about the difficulties of rural healthcare from both a service provider and client perspective.

All rounder

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2021

Roles and responsibilities include:- Customer service roles - Running children's birthday parties (0-14 years old)- Cooking an preparing food- Training new staff- Cleaning - Running holiday kids club days Roles and responsibilities include:- Customer service roles - Running children's birthday parties (0-14 years old)- Cooking an preparing food- Training new staff- Cleaning - Running holiday kids club days

Clinical Placement

• May 2021 - May 2021

I completed a two week placement at the voice clinic operating at the University of Newcastle. One day was completed on site and the following three days of each week were conducted via tele-health. I was able to gain experience administering LSVT therapy to people with Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. I also participated in VCD therapy and assessment for a range of clientele across all ages. When we were onsite, I was also provided with the opportunity to use the 'LingWaves' program.

Think Pacific Internship

• Mar 2021 - May 2021

I completed my 12-week internship with Think Pacific where had the opportunity to learn about the Fijian culture and Fiji's sustainable development plan. I completed this internship as a part of the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons) program at University of Newcastle. I undertook an 'International Speech Pathology' course as a part of my honours program to develop skills in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. For this internship, I completed an action project for the Ministry of Education where I created resources targeting the development of children aged 3-5 years old with inclusive options for children with disabilities. The activities had to contribute to the development of communication, behaviour, fine and gross motor skills. I was able to combine my knowledge as a Speech Pathology student with my newfound understanding of the Fijian culture and education needs. The hope is that the resources created will contribute to the lives of the students and teachers in Fiji. Throughout this internship I gained skills of: project management and working with both individuals and large organisation towards a common goal.

Clinical Placement

• Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

I completed a clinical placement at a large hospital as a part of my 3rd year Speech Pathology course work. This placement involved 3 days a week for 7 weeks. During this placement, I gained experience in writing progress notes on an online system, completing reports, referrals and discharge forms.In this placement, I gained experience in working with a variety of adult inpatients who had recently had strokes, TBI's or were admitted for falls. I administered informal and standardised assessments such as the CLQT, WAB-R and bedside swallowing assessments. I also administered interventions for a number of diagnosis such as; Broca's aphasia, Wernicke's aphasia, Global aphasia and dysphagia. I also worked very closely with the families of the patients. During my placement, I also conducted a VCD therapy group each week. We presented to outpatients on what VCD is and educated them on the tools and therapy techniques.

Clinical Placement

• Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

I completed a Speech Pathology in Schools (SPinS) placement with primary school children as a part of my 2nd year university learning. In this role, I administered a number of standardised and non-standardised assessments including: CELF-5, RAPT, FELA, Caroline Bowen Quick Screener and the DEAP. I then gained experience in using a range of therapy approaches targeting speech sound disorders, literacy and social communication. As a part of this placement, I also conducted a literacy group in the classroom working towards the development of syllable isolation. I gained experience in hand-writing progress notes and report writing. I completed this placement one day a week for 6 months.

Counter attendant and waitress

• Dec 2015 - Mar 2016

Office Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Filing paper work, organizing the office, emailing and communicating with suppliers. Responsibilities included but were not limited to: Filing paper work, organizing the office, emailing and communicating with suppliers.