Karyn is a certified practising speech-language pathologist with over 20 years' experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children and young adults with speech, language and literacy difficulties across Australia and New Zealand.  Karyn is a national and international published author on topics related to speech and language development and reading disorders.  She has received an Australian Council of Deans of Education/Australian Association for Research in Education Research Award for her work in predicting early reading difficulties through screening methods utilised in preschool settings.  Karyn gained her Bachelor (2005) and PhD qualifications (2012) at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand, and currently provides leadership to our speech-language pathology team at The Soundmill Centre as well as supporting our young learners.  Karyn provides specialist knowledge in the areas of early speech and language development, emergent literacy development, school-aged language and literacy difficulties, and dyslexia.  

Tegan is a certified practising speech-language pathologist with over 8 years’ experience working with toddlers, preschoolers, school-aged children and young adults with speech, language, literacy, social skills and feeding difficulties.

Tegan completed her Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at Flinders University prior to completing her Master of Speech Pathology degree in 2015. She has worked extensively in private practices across Adelaide.  Tegan has special interests in the areas of autism spectrum disorder, early intervention and paediatric feeding difficulties.

Ella is a certified practising speech-language pathologist who is committed to making sure that all young learners have a positive and enjoyable experience with their speech, language and literacy journey.  With a background in disability support and youth sports coaching, her flexible and adaptable approach ensures that she can cater to the unique needs and preferences of each individual, taking into consideration their neurodivergent characteristics. Ella also brings a playful and engaging spirit to her sessions, fostering a fun and encouraging atmosphere that helps children connect with and benefit from their speech therapy journey.  Ella's passion lies in assisting young learners across various areas of speech-language pathology, including stuttering, early intervention, literacy, and speech sound disorders.

Jemma is a certified practising speech-language pathologist who is passionate about supporting children on their communication journey in a fun, meaningful, and individualised way. With over six years of experience as a disability support worker, a background in developmental education, and two years of experience working as a Speech Pathologist, Jemma brings a rich and diverse perspective to her clinical work.

Her caring nature, creativity, and commitment to building strong relationships allow her to create a warm and engaging environment where children feel confident to grow and learn. Jemma is dedicated to helping young learners achieve their speech and language goals, with a particular interest in AAC, early intervention, language development, and building functional communication skills through play-based and client-centred approaches.

Rob is our Administration and Finance Manager at The Soundmill Centre. With a background in business administration and a knack for working with people of all ages, Rob ensures that our practice runs smoothly and is a welcoming place for our families to visit. His expertise allows our speech pathologists to focus on transforming lives through effective assessment and intervention practices.  Rob's dedication to operational efficiency make him an invaluable asset to our team.