TAG Speech Language Pathologists

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Rachel Tosh
Speech Pathologist

Rachel is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with a wide variety of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient paediatric care in both Australia and the UK which enables her to translate theory into real life application across diverse clinical contexts. Her latest adventure, Speech Parent is changing the face of paediatric speech pathology internationally by empowering and educating parents of children with communication and feeding difficulties. She describes herself as a recovering work-a-holic (we all know she isn’t actually recovering – seriously who else sends emails at 4:30am!?). Rachel is passionate about: business leadership; literacy and feeding difficulties; educating and empowering others; and optimising therapy outcomes. Although these interests may seem diverse, the recurring theme through them all is a love for facilitating growth and development in others so they can achieve their own unique potential. Things I like: “Lamb roast, reading, helping others and creating systems that work…I may or may not enjoy these together!” Things I don’t like: “People not respecting each other and children missing out because of bad care or broken systems.” Favourite colour: “Can I have the whole rainbow?” How the TAG team describe Rachel: “Passionate”; “Hard working”; “Creative”.

 

“Be there for others but never leave yourself behind” -Dodinski

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Anastasia Boaden
Speech Pathologist

Anny is a certified practising speech pathologist (CPSP) with experience working with children from birth right through to 18 years. Anny loves change and variety, and trying new things. She frequently takes up new hobbies, and is willing to give most things a go. Anny is passionate about helping families find the right support for their child, and empowering parents to know how to support their child at home. In particular, she loves working with infants and young children (0-5 years) who have difficulties with feeding and communication – probably because things change so quickly for little kids! Anny also enjoys solving problems, and loves it when she can help figure out why an older child is having trouble at school. Things I like: “too many to mention, but here’s a few: learning new things, running, art, baking, and helping people feel good”. Things I don’t like: “Tinned spaghetti and crowds”. Favourite colour: “I like anything bright”.

 

“Be yourself, everyone else is already taken” – Oscar Wilde

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Mynn Cheah
Speech Pathologist

Mynn is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with experience working with children and adults with disabilities, supporting them with their speech, language and swallowing/feeding needs. She has clinical experience in a range of settings including education, community health, and hospitals. Mynn is most passionate about working with children in the 0-5 year age group and has an interest in paediatric feeding and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). Mynn is always looking for new and creative ways to make therapy as fun and engaging as possible, and aims to go above and beyond to make a positive difference in her clients’ lives. Things I like: food, singing when no one is listening, spending time with family and friends. Things I don’t like: the cold, swooping birds, pickles. Favourite colour: Blue
 

“Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic” – Albus Dumbledore

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Helen Swenson
Speech Pathologist

Helen is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with extensive experience working in schools in both Australia and the UK. Her passion is getting great outcomes for children and enabling them to achieve their potential. She’s especially good at helping children with language difficulties (both understanding and speaking). Helen is extremely persistent – seriously, she trained her cat to use the toilet! We suspect Helen loves to work with children because she never actually grew up and that’s probably why the kids love her too. She’s obsessed with kids picture books and rarely does a therapy session without using at least one. Things I like: “Animals and spending time in my garden.” Things I don’t like: “Paperwork and taking life too seriously.” Favourite colour: “Green” How the TAG team describe Helen: “Funny”; “Caring”; “Picture book hoarder”.

 

“Don’t take life too seriously; you’ll never get out of it alive” – Anonymous

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Isabel Devery
Speech Pathologist

Isabel became a Speech Pathologist because she is passionate about helping people and loves to watch her clients reach their goals. She loves to work with clients across a broad range of ages and presentations. If you love bad jokes and even worse puns, you’ll get along with Isabel just fine! Isabel likes: baking, crime documentaries, puppy dogs, and ice cream. Isabel dislikes: spiders, cockroaches, and running out of ice cream. Favourite colour: orange
 

“Always be a little kinder than neccessary” – Anonymous

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Julia Hede
Speech Pathologist

Julia is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who has recently returned to her hometown of Toowoomba to join the TAG team. She began her career travelling around Central Queensland providing speech, language and literacy services in a number of rural communities. Julia is passionate about working with children and loves seeing her clients learn, grow and reach their unique potential in all aspects of life. Things I like: breakfast, lunch, dinner and all snack times in between. Things I don’t like: parsley, sunburn and mosquitos. Favourite colour: blue.

 

“Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam” – Peter Goldsworthy

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Leah
Speech Pathologist

Leah is a Speech Pathologist with a passion for working with people across the lifespan experiencing communication difficulties. Originally from the Gold Coast, Leah moved to Toowoomba to join the TAG team and is enjoying exploring the area and getting to know all of her clients!

Having completed previous studies in Psychological Science and Criminology and Criminal Justice, Leah is looking forward to carrying this knowledge into her work as a Speech Pathologist. Leah believes that strong communication skills play an important role in supporting a person to build meaningful relationships and engage with the world around them, and she loves that her work as a speech pathologist allows her to help others develop these skills!
 

“Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown and be a little bit sweet on the inside” – Kat Gaskin

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Georgia Doyle
Speech Pathologist

Georgia is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a passion for working with adults with a variety of communication and swallowing difficulties. After completing her studies Georgia returned to her hometown of Toowoomba to begin her professional career. Her clinical experience includes providing evidence-based and functional interventions in hospitals, the community and private practice. Georgia is an enthusiastic clinician and believes in the importance of providing education and training to family members and key support people in ensuring a holistic approach to client care. Things I like: dancing, my succulent collection, my pets, spending time with family and friends. Things I don’t like: bananas, being cold. Favourite colour: Purple

 

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows” -Ralph Marsten

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Kathleen Bagley
Speech Pathologist

Kathleen is a local Toowoomba girl who studied Psychology and Linguistics, before completing her Master Of Speech Pathology Studies. Kathleen enjoys and has experience working with both children, teens and adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties. She has a particular interest in swallowing and communication rehabilitation following brain injury. Things Kathleen likes: puppies, pot plants and sequins. Things Kathleen dislikes: feet and spiders (especially spiders feet!). Kathleen has also been known to spontaneously break out into song, so beware!
 

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” – Dr Seuss

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Simone Hohaus
Speech Pathologist

Simone is a certified practising speech pathologist (CPSP) with a passion for working with children with complex communication needs. She has worked as a Speech Pathologist in schools throughout Toowoomba and Chinchilla for the last four years and is excited to be able to work more closely with families at TAG! Simone’s favourite parts of being a Speech Pathologist are learning how to connect with children who haven’t yet developed spoken language and making people laugh.

Things I like: new adventures, new toys, caramel lattes and flowers.

Things I don’t like: clowns, staying inside and doing the same thing every day.

Favourite colour: Yellow!

 

“It’s a good day, to have a good day!.” – Unknown

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Roshni Lad
Speech Pathologist

Roshni is an Speech Pathologist who graduated from the University of Queensland with Honours and is passionate about helping children and adults reach their unique communicative potential. Roshni has a special interest working with children under the age of 5 and adults with communication and swallowing difficulties. Roshni is a happy and enthusiastic clinician that believes in providing holistic care to her clients and their families/support system.

Roshni likes coffee, snacks, hiking and binge watching TV shows. Roshni does not like tomatoes, thunderstorms and traffic.
 

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” – Dr Seuss

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Shan Su
Speech Pathologist

Shan graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) and Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence from the University of Queensland. She grew up in Brisbane, where she completed all of her schooling and was a School Prefect.

Shan is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist of Speech Pathology Australia. She loves all facets of Speech Pathology and enjoys working with children and adults experiencing speech, language, literacy, social pragmatic and swallowing difficulties. Shan is an empathetic speech pathologist who strives to go above and beyond to help clients achieve their goals and improve communication ability. She is highly passionate about supporting individuals to reach their unique potential and create a positive impact in their lives.

Shan likes: Spending time with family and friends, puppy dogs, floral patterns, reading and learning new things!

Favourite Colour: Purple

 

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart” – Confucius