Debra-Ann Tanne Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Clinic

Julia has worked within a range of paediatric settings, including an acute tertiary hospital, private practice and Not-for-profit Community settings within South Africa and private practice settings in Australia. Julia has worked with children with a range of challenges and/or diagnoses including developmental delay, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, various neurological and genetic disorders, spinal cord injuries, intellectual disability, burns, cancers, Down syndrome, AHDH/ADD, Autism Spectrum disorder, handwriting challenges, sensory processing and praxis challenges as well as other challenges, disorders and syndromes. Julia loves learning and has completed a variety of post-graduate courses in Neurodevelopmental Therapy (foundation and advanced courses), Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening Program, Kinesiotaping and DIR/Floortime.

Julia is passionate about working closely with families and other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to set and achieve appropriate goals in order to help children achieve their potential.

Katherine Lam (Speech Pathologist)

Katherine’s passion for helping others and empowering individuals to realise their potential led her to pursue a career in Speech Pathology. She completed the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) at the University of Sydney.

Katherine has experience working in acute hospital, community and school settings. Since graduating, she has worked as a Speech Pathologist in the private and not-for-profit sector. Katherine currently consults as a Speech Pathologist in a number of aged care facilities across Sydney where she provides services to residents, including those with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties as a result of a neurological event (e.g. stroke) or degenerative disease (e.g. Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia), as well as those in palliative care. Katherine was also previously an Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Key Worker at SDN Family and Children Services where she worked closely with families and had direct experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Katherine is a motivated Speech Pathologist who believes in a collaborative, person-centered approach. She is passionate about working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and has a keen interest in the areas of speech sound disorders, stuttering, early intervention, feeding and dysphagia.

Zhi Ying Low (Speech Pathologist)

Ying has completed the Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) in the University of Sydney. Making a positive impact on others brings her joy, and forms the core purpose of her work.

Ying has experience working with children in schools, clinics, child care centers and client homes. She has also worked with adults in hospitals and community clinics. With these experiences, she is familiar in working closely with teachers, health professionals, social workers and families, to provide holistic and personalised care to every client. She is also highly interested in the areas of speech sound disorders, early intervention, stuttering, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphagia and aphasia.

Ying believes in being inclusive and respectful to all individuals, regardless of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Born and raised in Malaysia, she grew up in a multicultural background and has learnt several languages (with English as her first language). She hopes to contribute her knowledge, skills and personality, to make Speech Pathology services more unique and effective for all.

Sophie Newcombe (Speech Pathologist)

Sophie is a passionate and dedicated speech pathologist, interested in empowering individuals to reach their communication goals. She completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from The University of Sydney.

Sophie has provided speech pathology services across various settings including private practice, preschools, schools and in individual’s homes. She has experience and a keen interest in the areas of early language development and communication, speech sound disorders, literacy and multi-modal communication.

She has developed skill in working with populations of individuals including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), cognitive and intellectual disability and cerebral palsy. Sophie has also previously volunteered as a Community Relations Worker within a stroke support group at The Sutherland Hospital.

Sophie is committed to providing family and person centred services as well as evidence-based assessment and intervention. She continually strives to ensure that therapy is functional, motivating and engaging in order to facilitate positive client outcomes.

Alexander Drake (Occupational Therapist)

Alexander is an enthusiastic, dedicated occupational therapist, and he has always found joy in working with children and supporting them to reach their goals. He has completed a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at Australian Catholic University.

He has much experience working in schools in large class groups, small breakout groups, and especially individually. In this capacity, he specialised in targeting fine motor strength and ability, classroom skills, gross motor ability, motor planning, and sensory regulation, over a variety of diagnoses and ages.

He also has previous experience working with groups of children in therapy programs such as the exclusive and unique Amazing Magic Club, designed for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. He has also been a hip-hop dance teacher for children with disabilities. In his many roles working with children, Alexander has developed experience and awareness in situations arising out of, and resulting in, family trauma.

Alexander has worked with children with varying diagnoses, including behavioural and Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, as well as developmental disorders and Cerebral Palsy. Alexander has always been passionate in working to make the lives of children and their families better. He strives to increase independence and quality of life wherever he can