Esther currently holds the position of Clinical Director. She has worked in the sector for over 20 years and is a Senior Speech Pathologist at DWSP. Esther has extensive experience in disability, early intervention and educational settings. Esther finds great fulfillment in working directly with children and families. As Clinical Director, she is equally passionate about ensuring DWSP maintains its high standard of care and providing dedicated support to our therapy team in the vital work they do.

Esther is committed to using her therapy to improve communication skills and quality of life for her clients. She has had a wide range of experience working with children and adults who require augmentative or alternative communication (AAC) systems, including LAMP, Tobii Dynavox devices, eye gaze access, PODD, low-tech communication aids, Key Word Sign, ipad apps etc. She is experienced in supporting adults and children with complex communication needs and is a member of AGOSCI.

Esther employs music as a part of her therapy sessions. She is skilled and experienced in teaching Key Word Signs, language and social skills through the use of music. Esther is enthusiastic about music in her therapy and she feels that it contributes greatly to her clients’ progress.

Prior to DWSP Esther held the position of Senior Speech Pathologist at ComTEC (Yooralla). There she supported individuals and families throughout Victoria with complex communication needs.