Qualifications and Memberships

Before graduating as a speech pathologist (University Of Queensland, 1999), Jenny had a background in acting and speech and drama.  She is familiar with the demands professional voice users make of their voice and has the experience and understanding to help you achieve your voice goals in order to connect with the people that matter in your life.

Jenny is a registered speech therapy provider for Medicare, WorkCover, and the DVA (Department of Veteran Affairs).

As a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, Jenny’s private speech therapy practise in Brisbane,  provides all clients, young and old, with the opportunity to receive professional voice training or speech therapy to develop the voice they need for their chosen profession or pursuit of hobbies.

Jenny holds professional memberships with Speech Pathology Australia, the Australian Voice Association and the Laryngology Society of Australasia.

Experience In An Educational Context

For over 20 years, Jenny has worked in schools with both primary and secondary aged students, and alongside their teachers, in the area of language and literacy.

She has an in-depth understanding of the educational context and appreciation for school environments.  Jenny knows first-hand the realities of being a classroom teacher and the demands teachers face on a daily basis.

Her experience enables Jenny to develop a holistic approach to voice health for teachers.  She collaboratively develops strategies that support teachers to maintain a connection to their workplace, whilst improving their vocal health.  Jenny is passionate about educating teachers about their vocal health and helping them to implement classroom strategies with voice safety in mind.

Jenny has current experience with best practises in literacy and behaviour management such as ‘Sound Write’ and ‘PLD’, so teachers can use the instructional literacy routines and scripts for their voice practice.  As a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist she creates a supportive environment, that reflects each educational context, to support teachers’ vocal health.

Your Next Step To A More Confident, Enduring Voice

If you have a diagnosed vocal condition or you are aware of changes in your voice, maybe the quality of your voice is affecting your ability to carry out your day-to-day activities, there are things that you can do to make a difference and optimise your voice.

Initial Speech Assessment

To make an appointment with Jenny a referral is not necessary, however having a referral from your GP or ENT/Laryngologist, will enable you to be covered by Medicare Benefits.  Otherwise, you can check with your private health insurance provider for your available coverage.

If you are concerned about the quality of your voice, an initial assessment will help to identify the strengths and weaknesses in your voice.  Your initial consultation and voice assessment will involve some ‘measurements’ and analysis of your voice to determine the quality and vocal range of your voice. This is pain free and Jenny’s personable nature makes it a pleasant experience.  From this assessment, Jenny will be able to provide a report for a referring practitioner and a program to help you achieve the voice you desire to have.