Ailsa

Ailsa is a Graduate Speech Pathologist who holds a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Jazz Voice from Monash University.

She previously worked as a music educator and draws on this experience to bring together creativity, play, and evidence-based practice in her sessions.
Ailsa creates a nurturing and supportive environment where children feel safe to explore, take risks, and develop their communication skills. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients and their families to achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes. Ailsa takes a strengths-based approach, tailoring sessions to each child’s interests, abilities, and individual needs.

She has a particular interest in fluency, speech sound acquisition, early language development, and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Fun Facts

• Ailsa ran a singing school for five years and considered it an honour to help students find their voice! When she discovered there was an entire area of allied health dedicated to this goal, she set out on a new career path.
• In her free time, Ailsa enjoys making music, hiking, reading, and consuming copious cups of Earl Grey tea, ideally while spending time with her family and very fluffy dog, Charlie!