Sue Park: Founding Director
M.Sp.Path., B.Sp.Thy.(University of Queensland), MSPA;

Sue is the Founding Director of Speech Language & Learning which has been operating since 2004. She has over 45 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and in management positions. Speech Pathology positions held include the Sydney Children’s Hospital for 21/2 years then Speech Pathologist and Speech Pathologist-In-Charge with Queensland Cerebral Palsy League, (now known as Choice Passion Life. She worked Part-Time at the Pre-School for Deaf, Brisbane and then Full Time with CHI.L.D. Association/ The Glenleighden School (now known as Language Disorders Australia / Mancel College) where Sue worked as the Senior Speech Pathologist & Outreach Manager until 2003. Sue was also on the Board of Directors of CHI.L.D. Association/ Language Disorders Australia from 2015 to 2018. She was a co-coordinator/Advisor for the Speech Pathology Australia -Queensland Private Practice Network from 2009 to and sits on the executive of the Queensland branch of Speech Pathology Australia. She has also been on the panels of advisors for the Speech Pathology Department at the Australian Catholic University and Griffith University.

Megan graduated from the University of Queensland with a Master of Speech Pathology Studies, after completing a Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Macquarie University. She has a strong passion for supporting children and young people to maximise their communication skills. Megan is a fun-loving and conscientious therapist who is committed to providing quality speech pathology services. She strongly believes in family-centred care and partnering with her client’s broader networks (e.g., other professionals, educational team) to provide holistic intervention and support.

Megan has experience in assessing and providing intervention in areas including: receptive and expressive language disorders and delays; speech sound disorders (including Childhood Apraxia of Speech); literacy (e.g., phonological processing, reading and spelling); and pragmatic language and social communication skills. She also has experience working with Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting AAC users.

Megan has completed further training in a number of areas. She is a certified member of the Hanen Centre, having completed training for ‘More Than Words’, The Hanen Program^® for Parents of Autistic Children or Children Who May Benefit from Social Communication Support. She is also trained in the Story Grammar Marker (MindWing Concepts) approach to narrative language intervention, The Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3^®), Dynamic and Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) for children with apraxia, and The SHAPE CODING^TM system (a visual way to teach spoken and written grammar). Megan is a strong believer in lifelong learning and is committed to keeping up to date with the latest evidence based practices.

Megan is part of the SLL team as a Senior Speech Pathologist who brings a wide range of skills to support her clients. Being an enthusiastic, understanding and kind therapist, she is much loved by her clients and their families!

Charmaine holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Speech Therapy. She possesses a vibrant personality and finds joy in creating therapeutic environments that are both enjoyable and effective. Committed to evidence-based practices and individualised clinical decision-making, she is passionate about helping individuals across the lifespan enhance their communication and speech skills, empowering them to express themselves with confidence.

Charmaine has a particular interest in voice, swallowing, motor speech disorders (Dysarthria and Childhood Apraxia of Speech), articulation, fluency (stuttering), and auditory processing disorders. Her experience spans speech, articulation, fluency, feeding, voice, literacy, and language development, allowing her to support clients across a wide range of communication needs.

Beyond her formal education, Charmaine has completed additional training in Keyword Sign and the Derbyshire Language Scheme to support children’s understanding and communication, the Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme (NDP3^®) to assist children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, and Seeing Stars to enhance students’ word recognition, spelling, and reading skills. Charmaine has also pursued professional development in feeding and voice therapy, including Resonant Voice Therapy techniques, and the Camperdown Program to provide school-aged children and adults techniques to control their stuttering.

Francesca is a dedicated Speech Pathologist who graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Queensland. With a deep passion for helping individuals unlock their full communication potential, she has focused her career on working with children, understanding that early intervention is crucial in shaping their future success.

Being bilingual herself, Francesca has a unique appreciation for the complexities and beauty of language. She is particularly passionate about nurturing language development in multiple languages, recognizing that language is not just a tool for communication but a vital part of cultural identity. She strives to create an inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Francesca has completed specialized training in several evidence-based programs, including the Nuffield Dyspraxia Program, Derbyshire Language Program, and Sounds Write Synthetic Phonics Program. These programs have equipped her with a diverse set of tools to address various speech, language and literacy challenges. Francesca is committed to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that she continues to provide evidence-based practice and care.

Rebecca earned her Master’s in Speech Pathology Studies from the University of Queensland and holds a Bachelor’s (Honours) in Linguistics and Psychology from the University of Ottawa. Rebecca is a passionate and empathetic Speech Pathologist who embraces and values all communication modalities, recognizing the unique beauty in each individual’s expression. Strongly advocating for self-expression, she believes in empowering clients to be their own voice.

Rebecca’s approach revolves around client-centred practice, ensuring that every intervention is personalised to meet the unique needs and goals of those she works with. Grounded in evidence-based practices, Rebecca strives to provide interventions rooted in the latest research, ensuring effectiveness and meaningful results. In acknowledging the richness of neurodiversity, Rebecca firmly believes in meeting clients where they are and supporting them in reaching their individual goals and needs. Recognizing the spectrum of diverse abilities, her practice embraces inclusivity and tailors strategies to celebrate and enhance the unique strengths of each individual.

Rebecca specialises in helping individuals, especially children, overcome challenges in speech and communication. This includes difficulties with pronouncing sounds, expressive motor planning (Childhood Apraxia of Speech), fluency/stuttering, and picky eating/feeding disorders. She is also experienced in literacy, language development, and using alternative communication methods when needed. She has completed further training in literacy intervention and is a trained Sounds Write Practitioner. She has also completed further training for the Lidcombe program for children aged 2-6 who stutter, Nuffield Dyspraxia Program for providing intervention for CAS, Circles of Security and Best Practices in Paediatric Feeding, Speech and Mouth Function.

Sarah is an amazing team member and her contribution to SLL has been warmly welcomed, initially in a Full Time Locum position then as a Part-Time Consultant. She travelled and worked overseas from 2016 to 2018 but returned in 2019 to work as a part time consultant. Sarah graduated as valedictorian of her Therapy cohort, with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours 1) from the University of Queensland, completing research in the area of head injury following sporting accidents. She was awarded the Speech Pathology Australia Student Award for 2014. Sarah has additional certifications in BLADES language training, the Lidcombe Program for early stuttering and SALT language analysis and SOS feeding.

Kym is our lovely Client Care Manager with a warm, welcoming smile. As a family person, she helps us create an inviting environment for our team, families and clients, whether it be the first time or ongoing
sessions. She is available via email or phone (voice or text), advising patiently on the availability of our Services and all extended information on our invoicing processes for each individual level of care.

Kym has extensive experience in customer service, accounting and business throughout the medical, aged care and sales fields during her administrative and Personal Assistant career. Her vast experience extends to her professionalism and efficiency when dealing with sensitive issues of client care with our valued families.
Children and parents love greeting Kym on their arrival in reception, often with a happy chat or a cup of tea if needed. She is readily contacted for quick responses to any questions regarding our Practice and is ready to help with any problem-solving, should it be required.