Meet The Team
Speech Pathology
Kate Etheridge
(previously Kathy Bruno)
Director and Speech Pathologist
Kate has worked as a speech pathologist in Cairns since 2000, after graduating from the University of QLD. She worked for the Department of Education in Cairns before commencing private practice in 2009.
Kate thoroughly enjoys her work with children and loves seeing the successes achieved by students. She is committed to working within best practice guidelines and maintains her skill-set by regularly attending conferences, workshops and ongoing professional development.
Ainjali Wong
Speech Pathologist
Ainjali is a Cairns local who studied her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of QLD. She enjoys the challenge and the variety that private practice offers and loves getting to know the children and families who she works with.
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Ainjali is committed to extending her knowledge and is particularly interested in literacy and speech sound disorders.
Heath Brook
Speech Pathology Assistant
Heath is currently completing his Bachelor of Speech Pathology through Charles Darwin University. In 2024 he completed practical experience in our clinic as part of his degree. He has also had experience in the Education Department.
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Heath comes to us with a wide range of skills and experience, including carpentry. He is loving his career change and is keenly putting his speech therapy skills to use.
Sam Quan
Speech Pathologist
Sam lives in Julatten and provides services in the Mossman, Julatten and Port Douglas areas. She graduated from James Cook University in 2014 where she received the JCU academic medal and membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Sam enjoys working together with children and their families to facilitate a learning environment where children can feel at ease in therapy and are motivated to achieve their speech-language goals. Her areas of interest include motor speech disorders and phonological delays.
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Sam is currently on leave until July 2025.
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Occupational Therapy
Tylor Mollard
Occupational Therapist
Tylor made the move to Cairns from Perth in 2024, after graduating from Edith Cowen University and working in WA. She is loving the Cairns lifestyle and has made this her permanent home.
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Tylor enjoys working with families to enhance the lives of children, and is committed to providing therapies that are neurodiversity-affirming.
Early Childhood Practitioners
Kristy Turner
Early Childhood Practitioner
Kristy has many years of experience as an Early Childhood Teacher across Far North QLD, including Cooktown, Mareeba, Brinsmead, Smithfield and Edge Hill.
Kristy enjoys working individually with children, helping them to develop specific skills. She also works within childcare and kindergarten settings to maximise the child's learning potential, social skills and emotional wellbeing in their naturalistic environment.
Kristy runs our popular 'Curious Crocodiles' program, which is designed to prepare children for school entry.
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Anna Jonsson
Early Childhood Practitioner
Along with completing her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Anna has completed a Graduate Certificate of Psychology, and is planning on commencing a Masters in Speech Pathology. She brings with her vast knowledge from both her studies and life experiences.
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Anna enjoys working with nerurodiverse individuals to improve their inclusion, development and education, with the ultimate aim of maximising their participation as adult citizens of Australia.
Administration
Donna Sutton
Receptionist
Donna is our full-time receptionist. She has a wealth of experience in reception, administration and finance.
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Donna relocated from Victoria at the end of 2023 with her family and is enjoying the Cairns lifestyle.
Peta Travers-Jones
Receptionist
As well as previous work experience as a receptionist, Peta has worked in childcare centres, both as an educator and a wildlife carer.
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Peta has extensive experience working with animals and has done things that many of our children dream of.
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Peta is excited to be back working with children, particularly those who face unique challenges.