Communication is about so much more than words. It's about being heard, understood, included and having the opportunity to make your own choices.

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Throughout my career, I've worked alongside people with disability to help them achieve the same opportunities and quality of life as everyone else. I have extensive experience supporting teenagers and adults with intellectual disability and complex communication needs, working closely with the people who know them best to develop practical, meaningful strategies that make communication more successful in everyday life.

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I also provide assessment and support for eating, drinking and swallowing (dysphagia), helping people and their support networks develop safe, enjoyable mealtime strategies that balance safety, independence and quality of life.

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My approach is person-centred, strengths-based and neuro-affirming. I believe every person has the right to communicate in ways that work for them, to be listened to, and to participate as fully as possible in the life they choose.

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Having recently completed the Monash University Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support, I have a particular interest in the relationship between communication and behaviour. I understand that behaviours of concern are often a person's most effective way of communicating an unmet need, and I enjoy working collaboratively with participants and their support teams to develop positive, practical strategies that improve quality of life.

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I also recognise that successful outcomes rarely happen in isolation. That's why I work closely with families, support workers, disability providers and multidisciplinary teams to build confidence, strengthen communication skills and create consistent approaches that continue long after our sessions have finished. My goal is not simply to support the individual, but to empower the people around them so communication opportunities become part of everyday life.