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Meet your support team

We’re here to empower your child and provide families with practical advice and reassurance.
Through supportive, encouraging and fun sessions, we help your child reach their potential so they can live rich and full lives within their community

Renee Cansdale staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Renee Cansdale

Founder, Director & Clinical Lead Feeding

Renee is an experienced paediatric speech pathologist who has a passion for working with early language and complex feeding difficulties. Renee has an extraordinary ability to achieve feeding, language, and literacy goals through play.

Renee is a Mum to three children and two fluffy dogs called Mia and Lotte. She has also been instrumental in setting up Let’s Talk, Let’s Eat’s outreach program to Alice Springs. 

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Hanen More than Words® 
  • PROMPT
  • SOS Approach to Feeding
  • Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)

Clinic: Aspley

Caroline Ferris staff, Director, Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology, Ormiston

Caroline Ferris

Founder, Director & Clinical Lead Communication

Caroline is an experienced and caring paediatric speech pathologist who has a passion for working with school-aged children to support complex language and communication difficulties and feeding difficulties in all age paediatric groups. 

Caroline is a passionate researcher and has a PhD in the area of adult stroke. She is a mum of two girls and enjoys pilates and dancing. 

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Hanen More than Words® 
  • Sounds Write Training
  • PROMPT Training
  • Lidcombe Trained
  • Key Word Sign Introductory Training
  • SOS Approach to Feeding

Clinic: Ormiston

Joanne Wilkinson, Speech Pathologist, LTLE Speech Pathology, Aspley

Joanne Wilkinson

Senior Speech Pathologist

Joanne is an experienced speech pathologist who enjoys working with children of all ages to support their speech, language, literacy and complex communication needs.

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Clinic: Aspley

Elizabeth Ho staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Elizabeth (Liz) Ho

Senior Speech Pathologist (Early Career Program Coordinator)

Liz is passionate about early intervention and building lasting relationships with her clients and families. She enjoys working with children with ASD and those using AAC devices.

Liz loves being outdoors, and her friends are always seriously amazed at her
whistling skills!

Specialist Training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
  • PROMPT
  • Hanen More than Words®
  • Key Word Sign (KWS)

Clinic: Ormiston and Aspley

Aurelie Twidale staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Aurelie Twidale

Senior Speech Pathologist

Aurelie is an experienced and caring speech pathologist in both pediatric and adults. She has an extensive background in complex communication, including AAC and works closely with families to develop functional goals for her clients.

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Certified Key Word Sign Trainer 
  • SOS Approach to Feeding 
  • PROMPT 
  • Hanen More than Words® 
  • Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
  • Sounds Write Trained Practitioner

Clinic: Ormiston

Cassie Willcox staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Cassie Willcox

Senior Speech Pathologist

Cassie is an enthusiastic and caring speech pathologist who enjoys working with younger children and their families to develop their communication skills.

She works with clients in the home, school and clinic settings to achieve speech, language and literacy goals.

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)
  • Hanen More than Words®

Clinic: Mackay

Stephanie Bell

Senior Speech Pathologist

Stephanie has a Masters of Speech Pathology from Flinders University and has extensive experience working with children with speech, language, fluency and AAC needs. Stephanie has a passion for providing access to communication to all children and loves watching families achieve their goals.

She is a mum of 2 little boys and currently works in a mobile capacity in the  regional areas of Puckapunyal and Seymour Victoria.

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Introduction to Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training
  • Hanen It Takes Two to Talk 

Clinic: Puckapunyal

Jershon Yong

Senior Speech Pathologist

Jershon is a big advocate for communication as a whole and individual-led therapy, with a focus on third-party disability. He strives to utilise techniques from various approaches to identify and deliver therapy of a better fit.

Jershon is a trained military lifeguard who enjoys being a dungeon master in Dungeons and Dragons!

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Natural Language Acquisition (NLA)
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Hanen More than Words®
  • Introduction to Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD)

Clinic: Aspley

Anna McGuinness, Speech Pathologist, LTLE SP, Ormiston

Anna McGuiness

Senior Speech Pathologist

Anna is a speechie who enjoys working with children and the important people in their lives to support development. Anna loves the water and being in, on, under or near it!

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • PROMPT
  • Hanen More than Words®
  • Hanen Learning Language and Loving ®
  • Computerised Interactive Remediation of Cognition and Thinking Skill
    Therapist training and certification (CIRCUITS)
  • LSVT Loud
  • Talking mats
  • Introduction Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Clinic: Ormiston

Jessica Farrimond staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Jessica Farrimond

Speech Pathologist (Telehealth)

Jessica aims to ensure all children feel safe and confident in their sessions. She adopts a play-based approach to therapy that helps children and their families meet their speech, language and literacy goals.

Jessica grew up near Redlands and enjoys reading and making candles.

Specialist training: 

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Read 3 Literacy training
  • Key Word Sign
  • Introduction Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Clinic: Telehealth

Mikayla Douglass staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Mikayla Douglass

Speech Pathologist

Mikayla is a warm and caring speech pathologist who has a passion for working with children and their families, and supporting them in reaching their speech, language and literacy goals. She also has a particular interest in working with primary school aged children who have language and literacy delays and disorders. Mikayla enjoys spending time with her dog on long walks and going horse riding.

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Sounds-Write Trained Practitioner
  • Learn to Play Trained Practitioner
  • Colourful Semantics Trained Practitioner
  • Hanen More than Words®
  • Introduction Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Clinic:  Aspley

Senior Annelise Morela (Mat Leave)

Speech Pathologist

Annelise is a creative speech pathologist who believes in the power of play. She is excited about collaborating with families and giving them the tools they need to reach their goals.
Annelise loves to watercolour paint and is always looking for new books to read!

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Introduction Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Clinic: Aspley

Susannah Huang, Speech Pathologist, LTLE Speech Pathology, Aspley

Susanna Huang

Speech Pathologist

Susanna is a passionate speech pathologist who strives to create a warm learning environment for all children. She believes that building a strong relationship with your child and your family is the first step in creating meaningful change.

Susanna is the lucky fur-parent to a boisterous Jack Russell!

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Sounds-Write Trained Practitioner
  • Introduction Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Clinic: Aspley

Shannon Radomsky, Speech Pathologist, LTLE Speech Pathology, Ormiston

Shannon Radomsky

Speech Pathologist

Shannon is a compassionate speech pathologist dedicated to collaborating with families and young children to help them achieve their functional goals in an enjoyable and secure environment for communication and feeding.

Shannon enjoys spending her spare time with friends and exploring the beautiful Queensland beaches!

Specialist training:

Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Introduction to Pragmatic Organised Dynamic Display (PODD) training

Introduction to PROMPT, The Prompt Institute

Hanen More than Words®

Clinic: Ormiston

Madeline Owen, Speech Pathologist, LTLE Speech

Madeline Owen

Senior Speech Pathologist

Madeline has been working as a adult and paediatric speech pathologist since 2018. She has a special clinical interest in assessing and treating motor speech disorders and absolutely LOVES Prompt! Madeline is a strong advocate for neurodiverse clients, having lived experience. She loves working with clients of all ages to support their communication goals for everyday life.

When not at work, Madeline enjoys painting, reading and gardening.

Specialist Training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • The Essentials of Trauma Informed Practice, Kizzy Searle, CPSP, Attuned Speech
  • The Meaningful Speech Course, Meaningful Speech (Gestalt Language Processing)
  • Introduction to PROMPT, The PROMPT Institute
  • Key Word Sign
  • Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Pyramid Education Consultants
  • Positive Behaviour Support: Level 1, Team Teach

Clinic: Ormiston

Hannah Stevens Speech Pathologist LTLE Ormiston

Hannah Stevens

Speech Pathologist

Hannah is passionate about providing family-centred service to her clients. She enjoys working with school age children to build their language, speech and literacy skills.

In her spare time Hannah loves spending time at the beach and reading.

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Hanen More Than Words
  • Sounds-Write Trained Practitioner

Clinic: Ormiston

Amrutha Joseph Speech Pathologist LTLE SP Aspley

Amrutha Joseph

Speech Pathologist

Amrutha is an enthusiastic and compassionate speech pathologist who is deeply dedicated to helping young children and their families address communication and feeding challenges. She takes pride in working collaboratively with both children and their families to create
individualized, effective therapy plans. With a strong focus on fostering a welcoming and supportive environment, Amrutha ensures that every client feels comfortable and cared for. Her passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children shines through in her approach to therapy, and she is committed to helping each child reach their full potential.

Outside of work, Amrutha enjoys spending time with her family and friends and loves
baking.

Specialist Training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Clinic: Aspley

Joel O'Brien Speech Pathologist LTLE SP Aspley

Joel O'Brien

Speech Pathologist

Joel holds a Master of Speech Pathology from Griffith University and is dedicated to helping his clients and their families develop speech, language, literacy, and social skills in meaningful, everyday contexts. He brings a passion for integrating play-based and movement-focused activities into therapy, creating engaging and effective learning experiences.

Outside of work, Joel is a musical theatre enthusiast who loves singing and dancing, bringing his creativity and energy to all aspects of his life

Specialist training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Introduction to Key Word Sign
Clinic: Aspley
Sophia Koper Speech Pathologist LTLE SP Ormiston

Sophia Koper

Speech Pathologist

Sophia is a friendly and creative speech pathologist who works with children and families to support their communication and feeding goals. She has a special interest in early language, stuttering, and helping neurodivergent children advocate for their communication needs.

Sophia takes a neuroaffirming, family-centred approach and is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is celebrated for who they are.

Originally from Canada, she is fluent in French and holds a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Queensland. In her spare time, she enjoys playing music, going to the beach, and spending time with loved ones.

Specialist Training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Clinic: Ormiston

Amy Francesca Speech Pathologist LTLE SP Aspley

Amy Francesca

Senior Speech Pathologist

Amy is an innovative and creative speech pathologist with broad clinical experience. Amy has a special interest in feeding and mealtime management, gestalt language processing, AAC and complex communication needs. Amy is an advocate and champion for neuro-affirming practices and strives to ensure every individual she works with feels understood and empowered.

Specialist trainings:

  • Sounds Write – SPELD SA
  • Natural Language Acquisition and Gestalt Language Processing – Meaningful Speech
  • AAC for Gestalt Language Processors – Meaningful Speech
  • Introduction to Comprehensive Literacy Instruction for Students with Complex Communication Needs – Jane Farrell
  • Treating Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Speech Pathology Australia
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech using DTTC
  • What’s the Buzz?
  • SOS Approach to feeding (Basic training and advanced workshops)
  • Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) (basic training and alternate access)
  • Hanen More than Words

Clinic: Aspley

Helen Soesilo (Chiu), Speech Pathologist LTLE SP Aspley

Helen Soesilo (nee Chiu)

Senior Speech Pathologist

Helen is an experienced and caring speech pathologist who enjoys working with children and adults alongside their families to reach their full potential in regards to their communication. She is passionate about working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and using family-centred care in her therapy sessions. She especially loves working with clients to target their speech, language, and literacy goals.

Helen is also a qualified audiologist who is passionate about helping individuals across the lifespan with their hearing goals.

When not at work, Helen likes to embrace her creative side through floristry and different art projects, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends.

Specialist Training:

  • Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia
  • Audiology Australia Accredited Audiologist
  • Hanen It Takes Two To Talk®
  • Sounds-Write Trained Practitioner
  • An Introduction to DIR® and DIRFloortime® (DIR 101)
  • DIRFloortime® Practitioner (DIR-Basic)
  • Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium: Lidcombe Program Workshop
  • Hear and Say WorldWide: Foundations of the LSL Auditory-Verbal Approach
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)

Clinic: Aspley

Danielle Wilson-Smith staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology, LTLE Ormiston

Danielle Wilson-Smith

Clinic Manager

Danielle is the centrepiece of the LTLE puzzle! Danielle has almost 20 years of experience in the Allied Health industry. She is passionate about supporting our clinicians and looking after all LTLE families. 

Danielle loves a good music festival!

Janine Bergin Admin Assistant

Janine Bergin

Administration Support

Janine is one of our fabulous administration staff.  She has background in administration, conference management and has worked as a kindergarten teacher. Janine brings energy, excitement and excellent organisational skills to her role with LTLE. In her spare time, Janine teaches Pickleball!

Sylvie Humphrey staff member at Let's Talk Let's Eat Speech Pathology

Sylvie Humphries

Administration Support

Sylvie is a valued member of our administration support team. With years of experience in administration and IT, she supports our clinicians and staff with system-based tasks.

Olivia Clarke

Allied Health Assistant / Administration Support

Olivia is a qualified Allied Health Assistant. She enjoys working with children of all ages to meet their therapy goals in a fun and engaging way.

In her free time, Olivia loves going camping.

Clinic: Ormiston

Ramneek Sidhu Allied Health Assistant LTLE SP Ormiston

Ramneek Sidhu

Allied Health Assistant

Ramneek is in her third year studying speech pathology student at The University of Queensland.  She loves to learn new skills, work with and support children through their individual journeys.

In her free time, Ramneek loves spending time with family and friends.

Clinic: Aspley