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About Exploring Speech

You're In Capable Hands

At Exploring Speech, you'll be in the capable hands of our speech pathologist, Laura.


Laura is a qualified speech pathologist, holding both an Associate degree of Allied Health and a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Since beginning her career as an Allied Health Assistant in 2018, she has moved into a variety of roles including as a private practice speech pathologist, supervisor and regional manager. In 2024, Laura decided to open her own practice in Tweed Heads, which focuses on delivering a functional and personalised approach to speech pathology.


Laura has a deep-rooted passion for speech, stemming from personal experience. Her uncle has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and Selective Mutism, while some of her family friends also have communication difficulties. This first-hand exposure to the impact of speech disorders inspired Laura's journey to explore the field of speech pathology and support others living with similar challenges and difficulties.


As a generalist speech pathologist, Laura works with both children, adolescents and adults across all areas of speech pathology. In addition to her degree, she has completed various professional development and training courses, including in Key Word Sign, PROMPT, LEGO therapy, COMPASS and LAMP.

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Phoebe Easterbrook

Allied Health Assistant

Children can experience a wide range of speech and language difficulties, which may manifest in various forms. Some of the most common issues we see include:


  • Articulation disorders (e.g., difficulty producing certain sounds)


  • Language delay or disorders (difficulty understanding or using language)


  • Stuttering or fluency disorders


  • Voice disorders


  • Speech sound disorders (i.e., difficulties with motor coordination for speech)


  • Literacy difficulties (e.g., difficulty reading and writing)


At Exploring Speech, we understand that each child is unique, and their speech challenges require a tailored approach. Our speech pathologist, Laura, has worked with children of various ages, backgrounds and abilities and can address these challenges effectively. We use evidence-based methods to deliver individualised therapy that considers your child's specific needs and helps them achieve their full potential.

Chanel Rogers

Allied Health Assistant

Chanel works as an Allied Health Assistant at Exploring Speech, supporting clients of all ages under the supervision of leading speech pathologist Laura.


A lifelong resident of the Tweed Heads region, Chanel graduated from St Joseph's College, Banora Point, in 2022 and is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Southern Cross University on the Gold Coast. She has been part of the Exploring Speech team for over a year, working with clients of all ages to support their communication, speech, language, and swallowing goals.


Chanel brings a strong background working with children and young people, including previous experience coordinating gymnastics programs and school holiday activities, and her current role as an educator in before and after school care.


She has a genuine passion for speech pathology and is committed to providing supportive, client-centred care while continuing to grow her skills throughout her studies.