We’re a team of speech pathologists and allied health assistants who are deeply committed to supporting communication in all its forms.
Each of us brings our own strengths and passions, but what connects us is a shared belief that therapy should feel human, hopeful, and tailored to the individual.
We learn from each other. We support each other. And we show up for every child and family with care, creativity, and genuine connection.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist | Founder & Principal Therapist
Madeline is the founder and principal therapist at Clever Communicators. She is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a passion for helping families work on meaningful goals using evidence-based practice.
Madeline has a special interest in supporting children who use Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and she also works across early language, speech sound development, literacy, and school-aged language needs.
Madeline also supports people across the life span who require alternative access to AAC (Eye gaze, switching etc).
In addition to her clinical work, Madeline provides professional supervision and mentoring to speech pathologists and speech pathology students across Australia, with a focus on most aspects of paediatric therapy.
She leads the Clever Crew with warmth, care, and a strong belief in communication that fits the child — not the other way around.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Whitney is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a background in Psychology and Criminology. She brings insight, warmth, and enthusiasm to every session, and is known for building strong connections with the children she works with.
Whitney supports children with speech sound disorders, language delays, literacy differences, and neurodivergent communication styles. She is currently expanding her skills in AAC and working with complex communicators.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Rya is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist from Canada, known for her empathetic nature, gentle approach, and ability to build strong connections with both children and their families. She is dedicated to creating a supportive and collaborative environment, ensuring every child feels valued, understood, and empowered throughout their communication journey.
Rya’s primary area of interest is working with children in their early years (ages 1–5), where she tailors her strategies to the unique strengths and needs of each child and family. She is also passionate about supporting children across all areas of communication development. Giggles fill our therapy hallway during every session with Rya!
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
Caitlin is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who is passionate about helping people of all ages feel confident in their communication. She creates tailored and fun therapy sessions, building space for clients to feel confident and supported.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (Returning from maternity leave June 2026)
Tara is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and the Early Years Clinical Lead at Clever Communicators. She specialises in supporting children aged 1 to 6 and is passionate about nurturing early speech and language development through engaging, evidence-based sessions.
Tara has completed additional training in PROMPT and Sounds Write, and is a trusted guide for families in the early years of communication support.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
(currently on maternity leave)
She works across speech, language, literacy, and complex communication needs, using play-based approaches that capture the hearts and attention of the children she supports.
Allied Health Assistant & Final Year Speech Pathology Student
Bethany is an Allied Health Assistant and current Speech Pathology student with a special interest in working with children who have complex communication needs. Beth’s work is thoughtfully delivered under a care plan from our Speech Pathologists.
She is known for her gentle, patient nature and thoughtful approach to supporting families. Under the supervision of a speech pathologist, Bethany helps increase the intensity and frequency of support, offering families an affordable and effective way to stretch their therapy funding. Beth is the mastermind behind many of our clinic and client projects.
Allied Health Assistant & Accounts Manager
Dianna holds a dual role within our team, working as an Allied Health Assistant and also as our Accounts Manager. Di’s client facing work is thoughtfully delivered under a care plan from our Speech Pathologists.
With over 30 years of experience as a primary school teacher in Queensland state schools, Dianna brings deep educational insight and practical expertise to every session. She has completed additional training in speech pathology practices to support children with speech, language, and literacy goals.
Practice Manager
Jade is the friendly voice behind Clever Communicators and your first point of contact when you reach out to our clinic.
As our Practice Manager, she welcomes families with warmth and care, ensuring every interaction feels supported and seamless. Behind the scenes, Jade keeps our busy team running smoothly, thoughtfully coordinating appointments and supporting both clients and clinicians with calm efficiency.
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