Jaimee Lai
Jaimee is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, with a Master of Speech Language Pathology and Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Sydney. Jaimee is a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Jaimee is Hanen certified (More Than Words), trained in the Sounds-Write approach and Meaningful Speech approach. She has experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, speech sound disorders, language disorders and literacy difficulties. She is passionate about working in the early intervention space. Jaimee has experience working in day cares, preschools, schools, homes, respite care and providing speech therapy services via telehealth.
Jaimee continually undertakes professional development to keep up to date with evidence-based practice. She also believes in working collaboratively with families and other allied health services to establish meaningful goals and improve the quality of life of her clients.
Outside of work, Jaimee enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, crocheting, playing sport and spending time with friends, family and her cats (Charlie & Tyga!).
Joanne Foong
Joanne is an experienced Certified Practising Speech-Language Pathologist with a Master of Speech Language Pathology from the University of Sydney and membership with Speech
Pathology Australia.
She has a strong background in paediatric practice and extensive clinical experience. Joanne is passionate about helping children and their families achieve meaningful
communication outcomes, providing assessment and therapy across a wide range of speech, language, and social communication needs, with a dedicated focus on family-centred and evidence-based care.
Her clinical interests include:
• Early intervention for children with autism, developmental language delays, and neurodivergent support
• Speech sound disorders, stuttering, and literacy development
• Social communication skills and classroom participation
Joanne is trained in Hanen More Than Words®, the Lidcombe Program, PECS, DIRFloortime®, the Shape Coding System, and the Orton-Gillingham approach. She integrates play-based, family-centred, and inclusive approaches into her therapy. Joanne works closely with families, educators, and other professionals to ensure therapy is functional, engaging, and embedded into each child’s daily life.
Outside of work, Joanne enjoys exercising, spending time outdoors, and sharing new experiences with her two young children.
Elise Calabria
Elise is a qualified Speech Pathologist and a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia. She has experience working with both paediatric and adult clients and is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred care.
Elise has extensive experience supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, speech and language difficulties, fluency disorders, and those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
She is dedicated to delivering a holistic, evidence-based approach that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client and their family. Elise takes pride in creating sessions that are fun, dynamic, and outcome-focused, ensuring therapy is both effective and engaging. She offers services within the community and via telehealth to best suit each client’s preferences and goals.
Outside of work, Elise enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking and connecting with family and friends.
