Dr Laura Medcalf - Dynamic Music Therapy

Erin founded Ready Set Speech after 18 years working as a Speech Pathologist in private practice, community health and public health settings. Erin has a strong foundation in early childhood development. She works with infants, toddlers, preschool and school aged children with a range of speech, language and literacy difficulties. Erin has a warm, approachable nature and always brings a sense of playfulness and fun to her therapy sessions.   

Erin has a special interest in working with speech sound disorders including:  

• A lisp, or difficulties saying sounds like ‘s’ and ‘sh’ 
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) 
• Speech that is late to develop
• Speech patterns where the child leaves off sound or substitutes one sound for another phonological disorders
• Speech that is hard to understand   

At Ready Set Speech, Erin also works with children who may present with: 

• Difficulty understanding and using language to communicate
• Literacy difficulties (reading, spelling, reading comprehension) 
• Stuttering  
• Tongue thrust
• Generalised developmental concerns like learning how to play, pay attention, follow instructions, or communicate with peers   

Erin is certified practicing speech pathologist (CSPS) and is a member of Speech Pathology Australia.  She is a registered Medicare Provider and can provide services to NDIS clients who are self-managed or plan managed.  

For more information, or to make a referral visit Ready Set Speech Website

Meet Angela at Little Footsteps 

BOccThy, Advanced Practitioner in sensory integration, Intermediate Theraplay Practitioner, Certified in Safe and Sound Protocol

Angela is an experienced Occupational Therapist who brings a sensory and relationship-centred approach to her work at Little Footsteps. Creating spaces where children feel safe, understood and joyful in relationship, Angela  supports the adults around them as they discover how to listen to the subtle cues of sensory or emotional dysregulation, ultimately building healthier and happier parent-child bonds. With her journey as a therapist profoundly transformed when she became a parent, she experienced firsthand how seemingly small interactions shape how a child makes sense of both the world and themselves. 

Angela's Unique Approach

While many occupational therapists focus primarily on skill development and milestones, Angela's practice centres on the powerful connection between parent and child. She believes that relationship is where the real magic happens—where children discover their worth, learn to navigate big feelings, and build the confidence to explore their world. Angela supports parents in understanding their child’s unique sensory strengths and needs through comprehensive assessments. She uses evidence-based approaches such as Theraplay and the Safe and Sound Protocol to foster foundational sensory, social, and emotional development.

Services Offered

Comprehensive Assessments

For families wondering "what's going on for my child?", Angela provides thorough assessments for children aged 2-12 years that offer clarity about a child's unique sensory processing and integration along with practical strategies to use right away. For children aged between 6-12, Angela uses the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI)—a trusted, gold-standard assessment - to help understand how your child processes and responds to sensory information. These assessments are perfect for families navigating waitlists, offering immediate support while creating a clear roadmap for next steps.

Theraplay®

This joyful, playful approach strengthens the precious bond between parent and child. Through simple, fun interactions that focus on connection rather than correction, Theraplay helps children feel secure, regulated, and confident. As both an intermediate practitioner and a parent experiencing these principles daily, Angela brings a heartfelt understanding to this beautiful work.

Safe and Sound Protocol

Angela also offers the Safe and Sound Protocol – an acoustic vagal nerve stimulator, helping more sensitive children feel safer in their bodies and more comfortable in their world, making way for better social engagement and emotional regulation.

Connect with Angela

Email: admin@sensoryhealthmatters.au

Website: www.sensoryhealthmatters.au

As an Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Lydia has thorough knowledge about human development across the lifespan. She is particularly passionate about working with children and their related systems - parents, carers, partners and schools - to achieve a meaningful and fulfilled life. She is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for everyone who walks through the door, and to neuro-affirming and inclusive practice.

Through conducting comprehensive developmental, cognitive and educational assessments, Lydia aims to help people understand their unique profile of strengths and areas for support. She has a keen interest and understanding of the assessment and diagnostic processes of Specific Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Lydia draws from a range of therapeutic models in her practice, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, and mindfulness-based strategies. She is passionate about being in your child’s corner, and acknowledges the value of involving parents, carers and teachers in the therapeutic process. Being able to equip children with a toolkit of life skills is a privilege that Lydia values highly.

Clinical Interests:

• Developmental assessments (5 years +)
  • Autism 
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD)
• Learning assessments (5 years +)
  • Specific Learning Disability (SLD)
  • Cognitive assessments (IQ) 
  • Comprehensive learning evaluations
• Counselling and Intervention (9 years +)
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem
  • Emotion regulation
  • Executive function
  • Social and relationships
  • Parenting support. 

For more information, or to make a referral visit Lemon Squeezy Psychology website 

Kathy is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Teacher with over 20 years experience working with children and families in the education sector as teacher, leader and school counsellor. In the counselling space Kathy provides counselling and psychotherapy for children and adolescents between the ages of 5-17 years experiencing grief, loss, childhood/family chronic illness, anxiety, depression, self-confidence issues, ASD, adjustment difficulties, emotional regulation, interpersonal and relationship difficulties.  

Kathy’s approach is person-centred. She is relatable, genuine and will ensure the children or teenagers she is working, feel at ease, listened to and supported. Kathy incorporates Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Bibliotherapy, Body Focussing and the use of expressive therapies into the counselling space. Kathy’s passion is to empower ‘Kids and Teens’ to be their best self, supporting them on their path of self-awareness, healing and discovery. 

Kathy has achieved a double degree for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching and holds a Post-graduate degree for the Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Kathy is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and is able to provide services to NDIS clients who are self-managed or plan managed.

For more information, or to make a referral visit Kids & Teens Counselling & Psychotherapy website 

Currently on maternity leave - Returning mid-2026

Natasha is a neurodiversity affirming Speech Pathologist who loves helping children become their best selves! With the knowledge that learning happens when children are feeling relaxed and having fun, she strives to provide a safe environment for development and play through sessions that are strengths-based and individualised to the needs and interests of each child. Natasha is passionate about working with neurodivergent children and their families, to help them understand their unique communication needs, learning preferences, and connection style. 

Natasha holds a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with Speech Pathology Australia. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (with Honours). She is able to provide comprehensive assessments in the areas of:

• Language and communication
• Speech sounds and articulation
• Play and social engagement
• A combination of all the above, as part of a multidisciplinary assessment to inform an Autism diagnosis. 

Through ongoing professional development, Natasha also holds additional certifications which allow her to provide and run specialised therapeutic programs, including:

• Social-Emotional Acuity Bridge Program (SEA Bridge Program)
• More Than Words Program, Hanen Centre

Natasha is able to provide individual and group therapy sessions, as well as professional education and/or consultation to schools, kindergartens and other groups interested in learning about child development from a neurodiversity-affirming lens. 

Natasha is a registered Medicare provider and is able to provide services to NDIS clients who are self-managed or plan-managed.