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Speech Pathology

Gold Coast Speech Therapy for Kids and Adolescents

Supporting communication, connection, and safe swallowing across all stages of life.

Speech pathologists (also called speech therapists) help people communicate and eat safely. At QPAH, our speech pathologists work with children, adolescents, adults, and older people to build skills in speech, language, literacy, social communication, voice, and fluency, as well as assessing and supporting safe swallowing.

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OVERVIEW

What is Speech Pathology?

  • Clear, practical strategies that make a difference in everyday life
  • Experienced certified practising speech pathologists working across the lifespan
  • Expertise in communication, literacy, swallowing, and AAC
  • Neurodivergent-affirming and strengths-based approaches
  • Collaborative care as part of our multidisciplinary team
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Why Qpah?

Speech Therapy for All Ages

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Children and Adolescents

We support children with speech and language delays, stuttering, voice difficulties, literacy challenges, and social communication needs. Our team also works with autistic and neurodivergent children, using affirming approaches that build on each child’s strengths.

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Adults

We support adults with communication difficulties from disability, brain injury, stroke, or conditions such as Parkinson’s disease. Therapy may focus on improving speech clarity, using alternative communication (AAC), or rebuilding communication skills after illness or injury.

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Older Adults

Our speech pathologists also provide swallowing assessments and therapy to support safe eating and drinking, often in collaboration with family, carers, or aged care staff. This helps maintain both health and quality of life.

GOLD COAST SPEECH THERAPISTS

Meet our Gold Coast Speech Pathology Team

Our Gold Coast speech therapy team brings decades of combined experience in speech pathology, supporting people across the lifespan to meet their communication, mealtime, feeding and swallowing goals. Each of us is certified and regulated through Speech Pathology Australia, our professional peak body, ensuring the highest standards of care and accountability.

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Hanna Bowler

Director & Principal Speech Pathologist

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Hanna Bowler

Director & Principal Speech Pathologist

Hanna Bowler, the esteemed practice principal at Gold Coast Speech Therapy, brings a wealth of experience and expertise as a speech pathologist to her role as Director of QPAH. With a distinguished career spanning various settings, including health, education, and private practice, Hanna has excelled in managerial positions and project officer roles. Her extensive work across metropolitan, rural, and remote locations throughout Australia has provided her with invaluable knowledge and experience in serving both children and adults across multiple clinical areas, including communication, swallowing, literacy, and disability services.

At QPAH, Hanna and her dedicated team embrace the diverse nature of their work, as they treat clients across the lifespan. Their commitment to promoting the importance of speech pathology services is unwavering, ensuring that individuals receive the support they need. Hanna is not only passionate about delivering exceptional care but also about imparting her expertise to the next generation of speech pathology professionals. She offers quality clinical education to speech pathology students and serves as a mentor to other health professionals, fostering growth and development within the field.

Driven by her dedication to ongoing training and professional development, Hanna remains at the forefront of her profession as a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist. Her commitment to excellence is evident through her extensive training certifications, which include:

  • the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding
  • Hanen It Takes Two To Talk
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Prompts for Restructuring Oral Motor Phonetic Targets (PROMPT)
  • Key Word Sign
  • BEST program for Social-Emotional Learning
  • Little Learners Love Literacy
  • Sounds-Write
  • DIR Floortime

Hanna’s vision is to ensure that Gold Coast speech therapy services are client-centered and accessible to all who require them. Her unwavering passion for her field, combined with her commitment to ongoing learning and dedication to providing high-quality care, positions Hanna as a leader in the speech pathology community. Join Hanna and her team on a transformative journey, where their expertise and compassion create a path towards enhanced communication, improved swallowing, literacy development, and overall well-being.

Anna Foran

Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist

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Anna Foran

Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist

Anna has a wealth of expertise and is committed to empowering individuals through effective communication. She completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of Queensland, establishing a strong foundation for her exceptional practice.

Anna is a bilingual Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, fluent in both English and Japanese. Her proficiency in both languages allows her to provide comprehensive and culturally sensitive care to a diverse caseload of clients.

With a wide range of clinical experience, Anna has honed her skills in various practice areas including speech, language, literacy, fluency, voice, social communication, alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) and adult dysphagia. She upholds the values of client-centered care, evidence-based practice and interprofessional collaboration, ensuring the delivery of top-quality speech pathology services.

Anna’s commitment to continuous professional development is evident through her extensive training certifications. She is proficient in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), which is an invaluable tool for facilitating effective communication. She has attained expertise in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD), enabling her to empower individuals with improved vocal capabilities. Anna is also certified in Sounds-Write, a comprehensive literacy program that enhances reading and writing skills.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Anna actively contributes to the QPAH Blog, sharing her knowledge and insights with the community. Her informative posts cover essential topics, including Late Talkers, where she provides guidance to parents seeking to understand their child’s speech development journey.

Experience the unparalleled care and leadership of Anna, a Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist at QPAH. With her passion, expertise and dedication, she is committed to helping individuals overcome communication challenges and achieve their full potential.

Paige Hamilton

Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist

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Simone Seeney

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

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Lauren Smith

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist & Feeding Therapist

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Montana Nuvoli

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

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Skye Rogers-Koseki

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist & Feeding Therapist

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Chloe Scott

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

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Jazlin Ritchie

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

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Lauren Vincent

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist

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Immogen Evans

Allied Health Assistant

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Nina Wise

Allied Health Assistant

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If your child’s communication or feeding is concerning you, please contact us for an assessment. We also see adult clients.

OUR APPROACH

Multidisciplinary support, tailored to you

Every person’s journey is unique, so our therapy is tailored to individual needs, goals, and strengths. We use evidence-based practices in a way that feels supportive, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. Working closely with families, carers, and our colleagues in occupational therapy and music therapy, we ensure care is holistic and person-centred.

Speech pathology sessions are available:

  • In homes or via telehealth
  • In our Southport and Varsity Lakes clinics
  • In schools, kindergartens, and early childhood centres
  • In residential aged care or community settings
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