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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.
Phoebe Easterbrook
Allied Health Assistant
Phoebe works as an Allied Health Assistant at Exploring Speech, supporting clients under the supervision of lead speech pathologist Laura.
Phoebe is a fourth-year Speech Pathology student with experience across paediatric, adult, community, and educational settings. Through clinical placements, Phoebe has gained practical and clinical experience in assessment, intervention, and family-centred practice across paediatric, adolescent, and adult populations. These placements have strengthened her clinical reasoning, adaptability, and confidence working with diverse clients and support networks.
Phoebe is passionate about evidence-based practice and building meaningful connections with clients and their families.
Chanel Rogers
Allied Health Assistant
Chanel also serves as an Allied Health Assistant, assisting clients while working under the direction of 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.
