Alana Feeney
Speech Pathologist
Alana has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at The University of Newcastle and is a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia. Alana grew up and lives on the Central Coast with her husband, their daughter and their two dogs. Alana has gained invaluable experience working with children with a variety of disabilities and diagnoses, including children with Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder and other neurological conditions. She believes it is important to take a holistic, client/ family-centered approach to ensure the best service is provided to the client and their families. Alana prides herself on building strong, positive and trusting relationships with her clients and their families, where she is able to provide support and guidance so that clients can reach their full potential in all aspects of life.
Sally Hogden
Speech Pathologist
Sally has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at The University of Newcastle and is a certified member of Speech Pathology Australia. As a Speech Pathologist, Sally has a passion for understanding the unique needs of each client. She provides a supportive and nurturing environment to meet the specific needs of each individual and their family. Sally is skilled and passionate in utilising a range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) including Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and assistive technology. Sally is dedicated to empowering her clients to help them reach their full potential by working closely with their caregivers and other professionals for a holistic and collaborative approach.
Hannah Smith
Speech Pathologist
Hannah has completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at The University of Newcastle and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. Hannah grew up on the Central Coast where she loves getting outdoors, enjoying the beautiful coastline and beaches. Hannah is driven to assist her clients to fulfil their aspirations and goals using both the best evidence practice available and a little creativity. She believes therapy for every client should be tailored to their individual needs, ensuring it is functional and client-centred. She has a passion for building strong relationships with clients and their families and strives to create a safe and enriching environment for everyone. Hannah understands the importance of collaborative work with family, teachers, other allied health professionals and the wider community, in order to help her clients maximise their capabilities.
Kate O'Brien
Administration
Kate is a great asset to our team and works hard ‘behind-the-scenes’ to ensure that our business runs smoothly, keeping all team members on track and bringing a smiling face to our waiting room to welcome our clients and their families. She is an amazing Mum of three beautiful boys and has a wealth of knowledge and personal understanding of the difficulties and joys that a lot of our families face as her youngest has Autism. She is caring and compassionate and we are so grateful for the value that she adds to our team.