Arabella, MSPA CPSP
Arabella is the Principal Speech Pathologist and Director of Stellar Speech.
"I started Stellar Speech because I know when it comes to communication and swallowing, one size does not fit all.
Just as humans have used the stars to find their way for thousands of years, I hope to help guide my clients on the journey to their goals."
Arabella graduated from Sydney University. She has been a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and a member of Speech Pathology Australia for over 10 years.
During her career, she has helped set up NDIS services in public health, held positions in senior management for a major allied health organisation, taught post-graduate speech pathology at university, conducted and published award-winning research, presented at conferences, designed clinical programs for new graduates, run training events for clinical supervisors, and contributed to the promotion of many speech pathologists through mentoring and coaching.
Even with all the opportunities she has had in leadership and management, what she loves most is helping people connect with each other and enjoy their meals safely. She has lived experience of the impact of communication and swallowing disability (ask her about this if you want!).
Supervision and mentoring
Two heads are better than one! Arabella loves talking to other speech pathologists about their professional development and is available for supervision and mentoring. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect.
Aziza, MSPA CPSP
Aziza graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and works across the lifespan with children and adults. Aziza has experience using communication assistive technology in intervention and she works well with teams that provide full-time, formal supports for people living in SIL or out of home care. She establishes meaningful connections with her clients and delivers supports in locations that are most relevant to their goals, including workplaces and community settings. She is competent in assessing and managing complex swallowing conditions in the community and can complete complex dysphagia training for clients with severe swallowing difficulties. Aziza has completed additional training in Key Word Sign and assessing and prescribing Alternative and Augmentative Communication systems (AAC).
Languages other than English:
- Arabic
Doreen, MSPA CPSP
Doreen graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology, and works across the lifespan with children and adults. Doreen has experience working with early communicators using evidence-based interaction techniques to build communication skills from their foundations. She builds effective rapport with parents and clients who have had difficulties engaging with therapists due to complex social situations. Doreen has a hands-on, functional approach to therapy and is a person-centred clinician. Doreen uses Key Word Sign, visual scenes, LAMP, and Proloquo2Go with her non-speaking clients.
Languages other than English:
- Assyrian
Maryum, MSPA CPSP
Maryum graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. She works across the lifespan with children and adults. Maryum works independently with children and young people looking to improve their functional communication and literacy skills for making friends, participating in school, and finding jobs. She has experience working with people who have complex movement disorders and has many clients on her caseload who use alternative access to communication (e.g. eye gaze and switches). She is proficient in using and modifying Grid 3 for individuals. Maryum also has vast experience working with children living in out of home care, and takes a trauma informed approach to practice.
Languages other than English:
- Urdu