Meet The Team
Our Team
The Speech Fairy is comprised of motivated and caring professionals who are passionate about supporting children with communication challenges. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing and encouraging environment, so that we can assist you and your children in improving communication outcomes and overall quality of life.
Read more about us below!
Cassie
Speech Pathologist
Cassie is an engaging Speech Pathologist and proud owner of The Speech Fairy.
Cassie is passionate about supporting children of all ages and backgrounds to improve their communication and interactions with those around them. Through her years of experience, she values the importance of rapport building during her therapy process. She prioritises evidence-based practice whilst combining the child’s interests and passions into her sessions - making therapy practical and fun!
Cassie is devoted to helping children thrive by ensuring intervention is family and client-centred, focusing on supporting communication in areas that improve quality of life. She has a special passion for speech sound disorders and supporting early language development.
Cassie has additional training in the following:
- Hanen; More Than Words
- Sounds-Write Intervention
- Lidcombe Program
- Practical Strategies & Resources for CAS
Maria
Speech Pathologist
Maria is an enthusiastic and considerate senior speech pathologist.
Maria is an experienced Speech Pathologist who brings kindness, compassion, and deep clinical knowledge to every session. She is dedicated to supporting children and families with a gentle, family-centred approach, and is highly skilled in helping children build confidence in their communication. Maria’s thoughtful guidance and genuine care make her a trusted and valued clinician for families seeking high-quality speech therapy.
Sophia
Therapy Assistant
Sophia is a kind and bubbly Therapy Assistant who is studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at ACU.
She loves music and playing the piano in her free time. She also enjoys baking sweet treats (and eating them too!), building Legos and having a good run on the netball court. She has a border collie named Kirby that she absolutely adores!
Sophia is very passionate about helping children of all ages to communicate and be understood. A session with her is promised to be full of fun games, lots of laughs and of course, the best time ever!
Sadie
Therapy Dog
Sadie is a goofy & affectionate qualified Therapy Dog.
Sadie is a Golden Retriever who has been cuddling children since she was 8 weeks old! During The Speech Fairy’s group programs, Sadie is a nonjudgemental friend who creates a safe space for everyone to practice their social communication.
Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) has been proven to be highly beneficial for children with communication challenges. Interactions with animals helps to reduce anxiety and stress, which can often hinder verbal and non-verbal communication. Through activities like grooming, playing, or simply petting the animal, children are motivated to express themselves, whether through words, gestures, or facial expressions. This type of therapy fosters emotional connection and social engagement, helping children practice skills in a more natural, less pressured way. Additionally, the bond they form with the therapy animal can build their confidence and improve their overall social interactions, making it a valuable complementary approach for communication development.