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Sam's Qualifications:
Bachelor of Health and Rehabilitation
Master of Speech Pathology
About Sam
About Sam
Sam is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) who dedicates her practice to supporting paediatric clients between the ages of 2 and 18. With 13 years of diverse experience working alongside children, Sam understands that meaningful progress in speech, language, and social communication relies on a strong collaborative foundation.
She prioritises building close, supportive relationships with families, ensuring that therapy is a shared, empowering journey that brings out the very best outcomes for every child.
Sam's skills bring valuable expertise in communication, language, social interaction, and supporting children to feel connected and heard, which underpins Ironbark Kids’ focus on connection, communication, and meaningful participation.
Sam's skills bring valuable expertise in communication, language, social interaction, and supporting children to feel connected and heard, which underpins Ironbark Kids’ focus on connection, communication, and meaningful participation.
About Ben
About Ben
Ben is an experienced educator with over 15 years of experience working with children living with disabilities and their families. He has skills scanning across many areas due to his roles in education, disability support, advocacy, community services, and corporate training. Ben understands that inclusion is changing what we do to suit the kids, not changing the children to suit us.
Ben brings a practical understanding of children with diverse learning, developmental, social, and emotional needs, shaped by his experiences in special education, behaviour support, and out-of-home-care casework. He holds a range of qualifications and his work is grounded in practical experience with children who need a meaningful role model, patience, and individualised support.
Ben is passionate about practical, strengths-based approaches that help kids thrive and his sessions are grounded in real world experiences.
Ben's Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Teaching
Graduate Certificate in Science
Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education
Graducate Certificate in Neuroscience (estimated completion 2027)
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (3 year equivalent) with Psychology Certificate for Commendation
Ben is currently studying his 4th Year Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and has one unit of his studies in neuroscience (Neurobiological Bases of Autism) to complete next year.
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