Our Team of Specialists
Here at Rainbow Future Kidz, we have a dedicated team of specialists ready to help you take the next step in your speech journey! Our Speech Pathologists are all committed to helping you create a rainbow future with speech and endeavour to empower you in your speech journey.
SARAH
Director - Speech Pathologist
SAMANTHA
Sarah works part-time and has 25 years experience working as a Speech Pathologist. Sarah has worked at a number of major ABA clinics and schools in both Europe and Australia. Sarah has extensive post graduate experience working with children with Autism and has completed a number of post graduate courses that include PECS, AUSLAN, The Nuffield Dyspraxia Program and ABA. Sarah has a keen interest in Autism, children with special needs and dyspraxia
Speech Pathologist
Samantha is a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia. She holds professional development certificates in ABA, and Key Word Sign. Samantha has particular interest in working with children and adults of all ages with communication difficulties. She has experience working with both children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Samantha also has experience working with clients who have difficulties with speech, language, stuttering, and literacy.
ANITA
Speech Pathologist
YASMEEN
Anita is a qualified speech pathologist and a certified practising member of Speech Pathology Australia. Anita has extensive experience in supporting clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down syndrome, speech and language difficulties, and literacy difficulties. Anita is passionate about providing evidence-based and family-centred intervention, and has a particular interest in supporting both children and adults who use augmentative and alternative communication. Anita has completed professional development in AUSLAN, Gestalt Language Processing (GLP) Approach, Key Word Sign, LAMP Words for Life, PECS, PODD, Proloquo2Go, and the Sounds-Write Literacy Program.
Speech Pathologist
Hi, I’m Yasmeen. I’m a dedicated speech pathologist with a passion for supporting people to achieve their communication goals. I combine evidence-based practice with clinical experience to provide personalised and effective therapy. As a bilingual clinician, I value inclusive care and enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, I enjoy pilates and boxing. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your communication journey.
SUPPORT WORKER
ONA
I’m currently in my second year of a Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Macquarie University and I have long term goals to complete my Master of Speech Pathology. I have a keen interest on focusing on social skill and language development and achieving long term goals for participants of all ages. My practices are family and patient oriented, ensuring that everyone is comfortable and happy when supports come into the home or community! I enjoy hiking on the weekends and getting out and about to interact with friends and family whenever I get the chance! I also enjoy continuously learning about how to better my practice and support ability for participants of all backgrounds.
Therapy assistant, sUPPORT WORKER
STEPH
Originally from Romania, Oana brings over 10 years of hands-on caring experience from her work as a live-in carer in Europe, where she developed a deep understanding of the importance of patience, compassion, and person-centred care. Since moving to Australia, she has worked as an NDIS Support Worker for over 2 years, supporting participants with their individual needs and helping them build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections. Oana has developed a particular passion for working with children with autism, developmental and learning challenges in general, and feels she has truly found her niche in this area. She enjoys getting to know each child as an individual, building trusting relationships, and finding ways to support their communication, confidence, and participation. Oana genuinely loves the work she does and takes great pride in making a positive difference in the lives of the children and families she supports. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching her two daughters grow up.
LAURA
Therapy assistant
Laura is a warm, creative therapy assistant with a passion for supporting clients of all ages and abilities. She is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment that celebrates each child’s unique progress. Currently in her third year at Macquarie University, completing a Bachelor of Psychology with an equivalent minor in Speech Science. Laura is also preparing to pursue a Master’s degree in Speech Pathology. Drawing on six years of experience across teaching, team supervision, and therapy support, she brings knowledge, empathy, and enthusiasm, empowering clients to achieve meaningful growth.
FROHAR
Speech Pathologist
Frohar is a qualified Speech Pathologist and a certified practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia. Frohar is a mum to three young boys. She has expertise in working with preschool to school-aged children and their families. She has an interest in speech and language difficulties, social skills and working with children of CALD families.
OFFICE MANAGER
BROOKE
CHELSEA
Hi, I’m Brooke, the Office Manager at Rainbow Future Kidz.
I’m here to help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes and to support our families throughout their journey with us. I assist with all things administration, new client intake, invoice enquiries, and general enquiries.
Whether you’re a new family joining Rainbow Future Kidz or an existing client who has a question, I’m always here to help and make the process as easy and stress free as possible.
Chelsea is a warm, caring and enthusiastic Therapy Assistant who is passionate about supporting children to develop their communication skills and confidence. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (honours) and has experience supporting children in a speech clinic setting.
In her role as a Therapy Assistant, Chelsea provides individualised support under the guidance of Speech Pathologists, working with children on social communication, conversational skills, language comprehension and everyday functional communication. She particularly enjoys building positive relationships with children and creating a supportive environment where they feel comfortable, confident and motivated to participate
PSYCHOLOGY Therapy assistant
Here at Rainbow Future Kidz, we employ a range of Therapy Assistants! These awesome girls are speech pathologists, psychologists or in another NDIS area as students. During sessions, our qualified speech pathologists will observe them and assist as needed just to make sure everything runs smoothly, these girls are awesome to book with and also assist in NDIS budgeting with a reduced rate to make sure as many people can access support from us as possible! These girls are so excited to help you start your speech journey and grow to a rainbow future together!
THERAPY ASSISTANTS
PSYCHOLOGY INQUIRY
Here at Rainbow Future Kidz, we are always looking to expand our services to provide you with the best care and support possible! Let us know if you would like us to incorporate psychology into our services as we expand more by contacting us at:
reception.rainbowfutures@outlook.com