24/12/2025
After nearly twenty years working at JCU, today is Louise Brownโs last day of work before retirement. Louise began her journey with JCU on 30 January 2006, and since then has made an extraordinary contribution to our students, our discipline, and the wider profession. Through her teaching, clinical expertise, and genuine care for students and colleagues alike, Louise has helped shape generations of speech pathologists who now serve communities across northern Australia and beyond.
Since 1 September 2020, Louise has also served as Academic Head of Speech Pathology, leading with warmth, wisdom, and integrity. Her guidance and mentorship have been deeply valued by staff, and her steady leadership has helped our discipline navigate change and continue to thrive. Louiseโs passion for communication, her dedication to regional health, and her generous spirit will be greatly missed โ though her impact will certainly continue to be felt for years to come.
We will miss Louise dearly but she is not retiring entirely. Louise will continue to support the development of the speech pathology profession in Vietnamโs through her role as a director with the Trinh Foundation Australia, as well as being on the Speech Pathology Australia Board of Directors.
Thank you for everything Louise and we hope you enjoy more adventures ahead ๐๐โค๏ธ
