Speech Pathology Advisory Board 

CEO - Tweddle Child and Family Health Services

Liz has undertaken numerous executive, management and practitioner roles within the health care industry. Trained as a speech pathologist, Liz has worked in clinical, clinical manager, Director of Allied Health, Director of Quality and Program and Executive Director roles. Liz has worked at hospital and state levels in the COVID-19 pandemic response including the establishment of COVID screening and care delivery services at Northern Public Health Unit, and as State Controller, Health Service Operations (Commissioning and System Improvements branch).

Liz has also worked as a lecturer and clinical education coordinator in speech pathology programs. The significant industry experience and range of roles in her career has equipped Liz with a deep knowledge of the health and care sector. Liz is an Associate Fellow of the Australian College of Health Services Management and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

In January, 2024, Liz commenced as CEO of Tweddle Child and Family Services where she leads a team highly committed and skilled staff serving the community of the west region of Melbourne and expanding services to regional Victoria.

Team leader and speech pathologist – Kids+

Kylie has over thirty years of experience in speech pathology and leadership. Kids+ is a Geelong-based disability intervention service that is located on the Deakin Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. They provide physiotherapy, speech pathology, occupational therapy, social work, support coordination and allied health assistant services for babies, children and young adults and have a strong focus on supporting complex disability including complex communication needs.

Manager of Speech Pathology Services, Barwon Health

Jessica is the Manager of Speech Pathology Services at Barwon Health, a comprehensive regional health service servicing the Barwon South West region, providing care at all stages of life, with services ranging from primary care to emergency and acute care and mental health.

CEO, Hearth disability services

Justin is a parent of a young man with complex communication access needs who uses augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Justin is the founder and CEO of Hearth Australia, a disability support service in Victoria that is founded on lived experience of people with disability, carers and families. Justin was part of a core team of designers for the Master of Speech Pathology course in 2024.

Teresa is a parent of a young man with complex communication access needs who uses AAC. Teresa is also a speech pathologist with a wealth of experience and knowledge both as a parent and practitioner. Teresa was part of a core team of designers for the Master of Speech Pathology course in 2024.

Inclusion Australia

Dariane has a background in psychology and works as a Disability Support Specialist Advisor with Inclusion Australia. She previously worked for VALID Inc. as a professional advocate. Dariane is a parent of a man with complex communication access needs and autism. She was part of a core team of designers for the Master of Speech Pathology course in 2024.

Cameron Wellness Centre, Geelong

Dean is the co-founder and General Manager of the Cameron Wellness Centre. Dean is also a parent of a child with autism who has accessed speech pathology services. Cameron Wellness Centre is a comprehensive therapeutic service provider that includes speech pathology services. As a First Nations-owned business, Cameron Wellness Centre is passionate about working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

Sam (they/them) is an augmentative and alternative communication and power wheelchair user, a visual artist, writer and performer. Sam was part of a core team of designers for the Master of Speech Pathology course in 2024.

Meredith Allan is National Treasurer of International Society for Augmented and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) Australia and was world president of ISAAC, 2018-2020. Meredith worked for the Australian Public Service for almost 30 years and now has blissfully retired from the full-time workforce. Meredith works on a casual basis as a Communication Assessor and Disability Educator with Scope in Victoria, which is part of the process to be awarded the Communication Access symbol. Meredith also is on the Board of the NDIA. Meredith is a person who uses AAC to communicate and takes great joy in watching other people who use AAC become more confident and take leadership roles. Meredith was part of a core team of designers for the Master of Speech Pathology course in 2024.