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Sally Hanna Kodsy
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Sally graduated from the University of Sydney in 2012. Sally is passionate about helping children reach their best potential. She has a special interest in children with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Attention Deficit and Speech Delay. Sally has found her purpose in life and that involves showering others with care and love, even in the trickiest of times.
Sally has been in the private practice field for almost a decade. She wants to be proactive in the community and provide help wherever it’s needed. She is also passionate about providing speech pathology workshops and supports to families in Egypt, her home country. Outside of work, Sally enjoys organising and reorganising, making jam for her friends and family, going on 1:1 coffee dates and sewing. Sally is married to her wonderful husband, Ash. They met at the age of 15 and have been together for over 15 years. Together they are proactive about enriching the lives of others by sharing knowledge and setting a positive example. They believe that making a difference in the world starts with your neighbour. Sally has completed the following workshops:
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Dorothy Wong
Speech Pathologist Clinical Educator, Senior Speech Pathologist Languages: English, Mandarin and Cantonese |
Dorothy graduated with First Class Honours from The University of Sydney. Dorothy enjoys working with people of all ages and her warm and caring nature prioritises connecting with clients and families. She believes that getting to know each person as an individual is crucial to understanding how to tailor therapy to ensure meaningful and functional outcomes.
Dorothy has a special interest in the areas of autism, early intervention, and stuttering. She has undergone further training and completed workshops to better support her families and is a Hanen-certified therapist. She also enjoys presenting to other professionals and the general public on early play and language development. When not in the clinic, you might find her spending time with her friends and family, trying new cuisines, or with her nose buried in a book!
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Sarah Hanna
Speech Pathologist Clinical Educator, Senior Speech Pathologist “Communication is the root to human connection”. Languages: English and Arabic |
Sarah graduated from the University of Sydney in 2019. Sarah is a strong believer in family-centred practice and empowering families by providing them with strategies to help their child reach their communicative potential.
Sarah is passionate about all aspects of Speech Pathology but has a particular interest in working with individuals with Autism, school-aged language and literacy difficulties and post-stroke clients. Sarah enjoys hanging out with her friends and trying out new cafes. She also enjoys playing the piano.
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Shirley Wehbe
Speech Pathologist ‘Everyone deserves a voice’ Languages: English and Arabic |
Shirley graduated from the University of Sydney with Masters of Speech and Language Pathology in 2019. She also has a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences, Macquarie University in 2017.
Shirley enjoys working with clients of all ages; however, she has a special interest in child hearing loss and Autism. Shirley has a pet turtle named Franklin whom she loves showing off. On her breaks, you will catch her hiding in the kitchen with her coffee in one hand and chocolate or cheese in the other hand. Shirley played the trumpet for 9 years and enjoys singing. She likes to incorporate her musical background into her therapy sessions, especially with younger children.
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Ariana Kosta
Speech Pathologist |
Ariana graduated in 2022 with a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences and a Masters of Speech and Language Pathology from Macquarie University.
Ariana has a passion for working with children to help them succeed in their own ways, and helping them achieve their goals while having fun! Ariana is passionate about getting to know each person, their interests, and their family to create meaningful connections and a personalised experience for each new person that steps into the clinic, and believes this is the best way to help them achieve their goals. Ariana is interested in all areas of speech pathology, though has a particular interest in working with people with speech sound difficulties, language and literacy skill difficulties, and stuttering. She has completed the ‘Speak Out!’ Program. You will likely find Ariana reading on her days off, or binge-watching a new Netflix docu-series! She also enjoys seeing her friends and trying as many new restaurants as she can. |
Rachana Bhat
Speech Pathologist |
Rachana graduated from the University of Sydney in 2024 with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Speech Pathology.
Rachana believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to communicate effectively and express their thoughts, feelings, and needs. She is passionate about helping individuals connect with others through meaningful communication. Rachana is dedicated to understanding each client's unique needs and interests, ensuring that therapy is both personalized and enjoyable. Rachana has a particular interest in speech sounds, literacy, and language development. Outside the clinic, she enjoys painting, going on walks and exploring new restaurants. |
Alana Hourani
Speech Pathologist |
"Everyone deserves to communicate and be themselves in their own unique way."
Languages: English, Maltese, and Italian Alana graduated from Macquarie University with Masters of Speech and Language Pathology in 2020. She also has a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences, Macquarie University in 2017. Alana has a special interest in Speech Sound Disorders, Language Therapy and using AAC technology. Outside the office, Alana enjoys exploring new food places, going out with her family, and going on holidays with them. She also enjoys colouring and baking. |
Jaspreet Kaur
Speech Pathologist Clinical Educator, Senior Speech Pathologist Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu |
Jaspreet (also known as Jas) is one of our Speech Pathologists! She graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences, majoring in Speech Pathology from the University of Sydney. Jaspreet is passionate about working with people of all and focuses her passion of helping others by working with children. Jaspreet takes pride in getting to know each person and tailoring the therapy to their interests, so they can achieve their goals with a big smile!
Jaspreet has a passion for speech sounds, literacy skills, early language and aphasia. She has also worked with assistive communication devices. She has undergone further training and completed workshops to better support the needs of her families, including:
If you catch Jaspreet on her day off, you'll most likely find her watching sunrise by the ocean with an iced coffee in hand. She also loves spending time with her family and making Instagram stories as well as interior decorating. |
Clarence Saniel
Speech Pathologist Languages: English, Filipino |
Clarence graduated from Macquarie University with Masters of Speech and Language Pathology in 2024. She also has a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences, Macquarie University in 2022.
Clarence has a special interest in Speech Sound Disorders and Language Therapy in both children and adults. Outside the office, Clarence enjoys spending her free time with her family and loved ones. She also loves trying out new things such as pottery and painting. |
Mariam Shaba
Speech Pathologist Languages: English, Chaldean and Arabic |
Mariam graduated from Macquarie University with a Master of Speech and Language Pathology in 2024. In 2022, Mariam completed her Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences.
Mariam is passionate about providing client and family centred care through the provision of intervention strategies that best support the unique needs of each person. Mariam also prioritises personalised care through the collaboration of the clients multidisciplinary team to ensure interventions are holistic and comprehensive, fostering development in various environments and settings. Mariam has a special interest for literacy interventions, stuttering, speech sounds, AAC and early language development. Outside of the clinic, she finds joy in activities like Pilates, outdoor adventures, travelling and cherished moments with her family. |
Micah Kairuz
Speech Pathologist |
Micah graduated from Western Sydney University in 2024. Micah is passionate about helping people of all ages achieve their goals. She has a special interest in Autism, Attention Deficit, social related goals, AAC, speech sounds, cultural competency and working with indigenous clients and their families.
Micah has found her calling in speech through a passion to help others while having fun. Micah believes everyone has the capacity and right to communicate and learn. She is passionate about connecting with her clients, creating meaningful relationships and building understanding with her clients. Micah likes to tailor sessions and add fun whenever possible, so that therapy is enjoyable and personalised. Outside of the clinic she enjoys trying out new recipe’s and cooking, reading a good novel, watching a film, playing a game or enjoying making memories with her family and her dog ‘Iso’. She had undergone studies, further training and completed workshops of interest to help support her clients in their goals:
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Debora Mattiell
Speech Pathologist Languages: Italian, English, and French |
Debora graduated from the University of Queensland with a Masters of Speech Pathology Studies in 2022. She is dedicated to supporting individuals with communication and swallowing needs. Her experience in public settings led her to work with clients across the life span: Debora supported children with complex trauma backgrounds through the Department of Communities and Justice, and assisted adults and the elderly with mental health difficulties transitioning to community-based care. Debora is passionate about working with diverse populations, early language and social skills. She takes a holistic, patient-centred approach, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide tailored interventions. She is committed to evidence-based practice and empowering families with the tools to continue therapy at home.
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Carmi Coloma
Client Care Manager |
Carmi holds a Master of Business Administration from King’s Own Institute and brings several years of administrative experience from Dubai prior to moving to Australia.
With a strong background in administration and client support, Carmi is passionate about creating a welcoming and well-organised environment for families. She understands how important clear communication and efficiency are in a busy clinic and takes pride in ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, Carmi is a proud mum of three beautiful children and is incredibly grateful for her husband’s constant support. Family is at the heart of everything she does, and she brings that same warmth and care into her role each day. At home, her new hobby has recently taken up planting fruits and vegetables in their backyard — something the whole family enjoys and takes pride in together. Carmi also loves cooking for her family, finding joy in preparing meals and creating special moments around the table. |
Rachel Chen
Administrative Officer |
Rachel is one of our friendly administrative staff. She’s always ready to give you a warm welcome into our clinic, and is here to listen to and chat with you at any time! She loves to listen, solve problems and care for those around her. She always seeks to shape your time at YSR into positive experiences!
Rachel is currently studying to be a speech pathologist, and has a passion for helping people find their ability to communicate with the world around them. When she’s not studying or working, Rachel spends her time reading books, playing or listening to music, and spending time with her friends and family. |
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Ashley Sedrak
Administrative Officer |
Ashley is administration queen, she is our paperwork organiser and a super talented resource maker! Ashley is super creative and a multi-tasker. She balances three different jobs whilst also making time for her friends and family. Ashley enjoys helping in anyway possible, she is a great listener and skilful icebreaker.
Ashley enjoys singing, baking and craft. Family feasting is her favourite family activity. |
Courtney Fletcher
Administrative Officer |
Courtney is one of our friendly faces at the front desk, always ready to welcome you with a smile. She loves staying organised and creating positive, memorable experiences for everyone. Whether it's lending a helping hand or offering a listening ear, Courtney is always here to support you. Courtney is passionate about helping others communicate and is currently studying to become a speech pathologist.
When she's not answering the phones, you'll find Courtney enjoying quality time with her friends and family, binging the latest Netflix series or creating fun videos. |