Meet the team

Speech Pathologist

Lucy Horne

Lucy is a dual-qualified speech pathologist and special education teacher, with a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology and Master’s degree in Special and Inclusive Education. By combining her skill sets, she can provide the best possible support to her clients across the lifespan.

Importantly, she is the mother of a child with complex communication, and this drives her passion for supporting neurodiverse children. She is experienced with augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

She has walked the path of a parent and teacher and experienced the impact of communication difficulties at home and in the classroom. She wants to share and collaborate ideas to enhance communication for clients, families, and teachers. She prides herself on neuro-affirming approaches in therapy sessions by integrating movement and client-led goals.   

She advocates for equitable access to education, and her goal is to build the capacity of families to raise amazing human beings full of joy and curiosity.

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specialist educator

Fiona Waters

Fiona is well known in the Deniliquin area as she has a proud history of providing literacy and behaviour intervention programs for children, adolescents and adults. Fiona is a qualified primary educator with over 25 years experience. She is also a past Learning Difficulties Australia consultant, holds a Masters degree in Learning Support and is currently completing her diploma in counselling with the AIPC.

In her role as an Additional Needs teacher, Assistant Principal and mother of children with additional needs, she has gained experience and insight to help students and families meet their educational and emotional goals.

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Alice McMahon

Alice, a passionate educator and therapist, holds dual degrees in Teaching and Speech & Hearing Science. With a rich background in working with children facing speech delays, neurodiversity, and physical challenges, Alice empathises deeply with the struggles families encounter, particularly in rural and remote areas, accessing essential allied health services.

Having also worked as an inclusion officer, Alice understands the importance of fostering an inclusive environment for all. She champions child-led, play-based, and neuro affirming therapy approaches, believing in fostering meaningful connections and empowering families on their child's speech developmental journey.

Alice is also the office guru for all IT and gadgets, if we have an issue -Alice will solve it!

Occupational Therapist

Grace Gillett

Grace hails from Jerilderie and recently relocated back to Deniliquin. She is an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist. She shares her expertise within our occupational therapy holiday programs.

We have experienced growth in this area and are looking for another OT to join our dynamic team.

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Lead Allied Health Assistant

Lucy Cleary

Lucy facilitates our FLEX group and 1:1 social enhancement programs such as Social Stencil, Social Detective and Superflex.

As an Allied Health Assistant she supports our clinicians in delivering client care. She aids individuals in intervention activities designed by clinicians. Her role involves liaising between patients and the clinician. Lucy will guide patients through activities and brightens up our clinic daily!

ADMINISTRAtION QUEEN & Allied Health Assistant

Leetisha Hillier

Teesh, an exemplary administration and allied health assistant, is renowned for her efficiency and caring nature. She effortlessly manages the daily tasks of the office, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and on time. What truly sets Teesh apart is her compassionate approach to her work; she always goes the extra mile to make patients feel comfortable and supported. Teesh’s genuine care for both her colleagues and the individuals she assists creates a warm and welcoming environment, making her an invaluable asset to the team.

FLEX Mentors

Harry Hillier

Henry Michael

Brady Trottman

speech pathology

We help with

  • Talking

  • Listening

  • Understanding

  • Empowering communication

Speech pathologists, also known as speech therapists or speech-language pathologists (SLPs), are tertiary-trained professionals who assist with various communication and swallowing disorders across the lifespan.

At Deniliquin Speech & Teach, we help with speech difficulties, such as articulation and stuttering. We assess speech patterns, diagnose communication disorders, and create personalized treatment plans to improve speech clarity and fluency.

We also assist with language disorders by enhancing comprehension, expression, and overall language skills through targeted exercises and strategies. We use client goals to collaborate with individuals and families dealing with cognitive-communication disorders following a stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological conditions.

We use therapies to address memory, problem-solving, attention, and reasoning skills to enhance overall communication abilities. Our assistance goes beyond therapy sessions, as we educate families and caregivers, provide support, and advocate for clients to ensure they can communicate effectively in their daily lives.

Overall, a speech pathologist’s role is multifaceted, encompassing assessment, treatment, education, and support to improve communication, thereby significantly enhancing an individual's quality of life.