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Speech Pathology

Vivienne Au

Vivienne has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents with speech, language, literacy and social communication challenges. Currently, completing a Masters of Applied Linguistics, focusing on language assessment and undertaking a research project exploring the comprehension and production of complex syntax among autistic adolescents.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Literacy, certified in Sounds-Write
Speech, Language and Social Communication in Children and Adolescents
Hanen More Than Words certified with Young Autistic Children
Developmental Language Disorder Intervention
Bilingual Language Development

Qualifications

Master of Speech Pathology
Bachelor of Arts – Linguistics & Anthropology

Nan Shiels

Nan is a speech pathologist and teacher who has over 30 years’ experience working with primary and secondary school students who have speech, language and literacy difficulties.

For the majority of this time she worked at Rossbourne School where she developed specialised programs to assist older students with diverse learning needs, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, dyslexia and language disorder.

Nan is also a registered teacher and highly values her capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, families and teachers to achieve the best outcomes for all.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Literacy and Reading Difficulty
Dyslexia training with ISV
Development of Writing using ‘Talk for Writing’ Program, including applying the approach across the curriculum in Secondary Schools
Colourful Semantics
Narrative-based language intervention (Elizabeth Knowles)
Social Skills Development

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science- Speech Science
Diploma of Education- VIT registration

Joyleen Armer

Joyleen is the founder of Alpaca Allied Health and a certified practising speech pathologist.

As a former linguistics lecturer and English teacher, Joyleen is keen on helping clients struggling with both language and communication skills. She enjoys the challenges that every client brings and uses a multidisciplinary method in treating her clients, whereby she works with teachers, psychologists and other health professionals to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

Collaborating with her colleagues, Joyleen also provides support to clients with swallowing and communication difficulties at aged care and supported residential services. Joyleen also treats adolescents and adults who have stuttering issues.

Joyleen can speak Mandarin, Japanese, English and Shanghai Dialect.

Personal Development/Areas of interest

Adult and Adolescent Stuttering and Communication
Language (Higher Order Language)
Literacy (Sounds-Write Certified Practitioner)
Social Skills (Adolescents and Young Adults)
Parents Education and Information Counselling

Qualifications

Bachelor of English Language and Education
Graduate Certificate of Education
Master of Speech Pathology
Master of Applied Linguistics

Lachlan Andrews

Lachlan is a certified practising speech pathologist, who has experience working with clients across the lifespan.

Lachlan has had recent experience working within residential aged care facilities, supporting adult clients with their communication and swallowing needs. Lachlan enjoys implementing a multidisciplinary approach with clients and enjoys working closely with families and other health professionals to achieve person centred goals. Additionally, Lachlan is passionate about providing education and advocating for the speech pathology profession through quality improvement tasks.

Lachlan also has experience and enjoys working with children, supporting language, speech and social communication goals.

Apart from speech pathology, Lachlan holds a degree in linguistics and has been involved with research related to linguistics and speech pathology throughout his studies.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Communication and Swallowing Needs for Adults with Acquired Conditions (Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia)
Social Stencil trained (Neuroaffirming Social-Emotional Curriculum)
Speech, Language and Social Communication Support for Children and Adolescents
Literacy, Certified in Sounds-Write Program

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts Majoring in Linguistics
Master of Speech Pathology

Occupational Therapy

Nicole Dai – On Leave

Nicole is experienced in working with children across all age range, providing therapy for children with ASD, ADHD, developmental delay and intellectual disability. Nicole has additional experience with hand therapy, aim to support children in developing their fine motor skills.

Nicole is passionate about seeing children reach their full potential in their life and believe in the importance of family-centred practice.

Nicole brings a warm energy to her therapy sessions, working well to engage the child in their everyday occupations.

Nicole can speak English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Qualification
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)

Chloe Breen

With a abundance of experience as an Occupational Therapist, Chloe is passionate about helping individuals of all ages accomplish meaningful goals in their everyday lives.

Chloe enjoys providing a flexible, client centred approach using evidence-based practice and strong therapeutic relationships, whilst working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Fine Motor Skill Development for Handwriting, School Tasks and Daily Activities
Sensory Processing and Emotional Regulation Support
Building Independence in Self-Care Skills (Toileting, Dressing, Feeding, Hygiene)
Execution Functioning Skills Support (Planning, Time Management, Task Initiation, Working Memory and Flexible Thinking)
Assistive Technology and Equipment Recommendations

Qualification
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Ivy Ye

Ivy offers broad experience working with adults and children in diverse clinical and community settings. She is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, enabling her to effectively support clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

OT with Children: Principles of Assessment & Intervention
Implementing the National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science
Master of Occupational Therapy Practice

Helen Zhu

Helen is a compassionate, empathetic and client-centred Occupational Therapist with 4 years’ work experience. She is passionate about promoting health and wellbeing. Helen is eager to facilitate child and families to participate in meaningful daily activities.

Helen is specialised in Dementia, Stroke and Trauma rehabilitation and pain management.

Helen can speak English and Mandarin.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CMIT) in Stroke Patience

Qualification

Bachelor of Occupational Health (Honors).

Music Therapy

Jean Lin

Jean is a registered music therapist with more than a decade of clinical experience. She is skilled in working with children and adults with developmental, neurological and emotional challenges in various clinical settings, including early intervention, community neurorehabilitation and palliative care. She is passionate about working closely with children, families and allied health team to support the families to use music as a resource to achieve optimal outcomes. She has completed training in Neurologic Music Therapy.

Jean is proficient in piano, guitar, and violin, and is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Rhythm and Movement for Self-Regulation
Strengthening Collaboration: Allied Health in Paediatric Palliative Care
Empathy Symposium: Art, Empathy and Compassion (presenter at the symposium in 2024)
Music Making for Social Communication Goals
Empathic Communication, webinar by Southern Metro Region Palliative Care Consortium
Introductory Guided Imagery of Music Training

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music (piano performance) and Commerce
Master of Music Therapy

Physiotherapy

Sophia Peng

Sophia is an experienced physiotherapist with a robust background in treating a variety of conditions across different age groups. Her clinical practice spans both acute, subacute and community rehabilitation settings.

Sophia specializes in treating neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple sclerosis etc.

Sophia is known for her commitment to delivering individualized, high-quality patient care and her ability to adapt to the needs of her clients to improve functional outcomes and overall quality of life.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Bobath approach Physiotherapy

Qualifications

Doctor of Physiology
Bachelor of Biomedicine – Neuroscience

Psychology

Ying (Joyce) Fang

Ying is a warm and supportive Provisional Psychologist who works with people across the lifespan. She aims to create a respectful and supportive space while helping clients work through challenges and move towards positive change.

Ying has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, as well as people experiencing stress, emotional difficulties, or challenges in daily life. She works alongside clients and families to better understand concerns, support emotional wellbeing, and manage everyday challenges over time.

Ying values culturally sensitive care and understands that culture and life experiences can influence how people experience difficulties and seek support. She works collaboratively with clients and families, with a focus on meaningful support and gradual progress.

Ying speaks English and Mandarin.

Personal Development/Areas of Interest

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Emotional Wellbeing and Regulation, Social and Communication Skills, Behaviour Support, Executive Functioning and Parent Coaching
Psychological Assessments and Report Writing (ASD/ADHD, Cognitive, Academic Achievement & NDIS Progress and Review Report)
Supporting Individuals from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds

Qualifications

Master of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Medical Board

Professor Jun Yang

A/Professor Jun Yang is the Head of the Endocrine Hypertension Group at Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Consultant Endocrinologist at Monash Health and Senior Researcher in the Department of Medicine at Monash University, Victoria, Australia.

Jun graduated from Monash University with a MBBS (Hon) in 2001, obtained the FRACP in 2010 and completed her PhD on tissue-selective coregulators of the mineralocorticoid receptor in 2013. She has continued basic and clinical research in the field of aldosterone-mediated hypertension. She established the Endocrine Hypertension Service in 2016 and co-leads the NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Primary Aldosteronism.

Jun is passionate about creating change through “bench-to-bedside” translational research and implementing research outcomes in clinical practice. Jun is also an active member of the endocrine community, serving as the ESA representative on the National Hypertension Taskforce, member of the ENDO Annual Meeting Steering Committee, member of the Endocrine Society Primary Aldosteronism Guideline Development Panel, and member of the Clinical Council of Hypertension Australia.

Administration

Esther

Esther ensures efficient and effective front-of-house operations, including overseeing the booking system and patient registration processes. She also keeps a professional and welcoming clinic environment, fostering a positive atmosphere for patients, staff, and visitors. Furthermore, she helps provide continuous training and development of site clerical teams, including performance reviews and up-skilling requirements.