Meet Our Team
The Enhancing Learning team is dedicated to creating connections, conversations and creativity. We advocate for a balanced approach to learning, where children develop at their own rate with confidence and joy.
Anthea Abbott
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Kendra Bell-Hayes
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Sharna Marshall
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Nicole Hanson
Speech Pathologist Nicole is a vibrant family focused Speech Pathologist, who understands that each child and their family have different needs. She has a very reflective nature which comes through being a mum of four children; quickly learning that each child has differing strengths, temperament and changing needs. Nicole is passionate about collaborating with a child's family members, teachers, and other health professionals to create 'wrap around' supports for that child. She believes that therapy should assist each child reach their greatest potential and enhance meaningful participation in 'their' community. Nicole has experience with a wide range of speech, stuttering, language and feeding needs. One of the things Nicole enjoys most in her field is the opportunity to work with a diverse range of family dynamics and cultural backgrounds. |
Marnie Ricciardi
Occupational Therapist Marnie is an occupational therapist who is passionate about giving all children the opportunity to succeed across all areas of their life. Marnie enjoys working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and with the child's family and teachers Marnie values using a strengths-based and play-based approach to therapy to ensure sessions are a positive experience for the child and the best possible outcomes can be achieved. |
Chloe Hyde
Occupational Therapist Chloe is passionate about empowering children to develop autonomy and independence in their everyday lives as they strive to achieve their fullest potential. She is a strong advocate for a holistic, family-based approach and believes that play is a key component to providing authentic therapy. Chloe's interest in working with children stems from being the oldest of 5 children with an extensive age gap between herself and her 3 youngest siblings. She feels she was always drawn to being a facilitator or educator. Chloe is very creative and loves to engage in free play and craft-based activities with the children she supports. She has a strong evidence -based approach but is always able to create a fun and, at times, unconventional therapy session. |
Melisa Taylor
Allied Health Assistant Melisa is an AHA who has many years of experience working with young children and their families to ensure best practice and a high quality service. She has over 15 years of experience across a variety of Early Childhood fields where she has been responsible for implementing accredited programs. Melisa has completed two Diplomas in Early Childhood and Community Services and continues to to strive to develop her understanding of children. Melisa understands the need to support both the child and their families to enhance their outcomes. Mel's diverse background and large family has supported her understanding that every family is unique and requires an individualised approach. |
Dee Franklin
Allied Health Assistant |
Bec Monson
Allied Health Assistant Bec is currently completing her Certificate IV in Education Support, having already completed a Cert III in Human Services and Certs III & IV in Disability Support. Bec has four children of her own, one who has required support for a language delay, so has a real passion and empathy for children and their families who require additional support. Bec has joined the Enhancing Learning team to continue her journey to assist children to grow, gain skills and work towards independence. She is calm, easy going and enthusiastic and gets great satisfaction from supporting families to achieve their goals. |
Sally Grey
Client Services Manager Sally is the newest member of our team and has joined us after 16 years with Next Challenge Therapy Services. Sally brings with her a wealth of experience in office administration and has experience as a therapy assistant. Her passion is to improve the journey of families in the often difficult world of therapy. Sally has already been invaluable to improving the efficiency of our team and is also the welcoming voice on the end of the phone for our current and future families. |
Caris Reid
Speech Pathologist (Currently on Parental Leave) Caris is a Speech Pathologist with experience working alongside families, schools and allied health professionals to improve speech, language and literacy outcomes for children. She has experience identifying and treating a range of paediatric speech, language, literacy and fluency (stuttering) difficulties. Caris has been trained in a variety of programs and therapy approaches, including the; Lidcombe Program, Hanen It Takes Two to Talk Program, Sounds~Write Synthetic Phonics Program and Basic Key Word Sign. She recognises the importance of collaborating with families, schools and other relevant health professionals to achieve a practical and holistic approach to therapy. Caris enjoys maintaining a positive, fun and motivating therapy environment by building strong relationships with families and celebrating any progress that children make towards achieving their goals.
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Ruth Canas-Lozano
Speech Pathologist (Currently on Parental Leave) |