Tamsin has been working for 30 years with adults across the continuum of care from acute hospitals and intensive care to community therapy, rehabilitation in the home and residential care.

With a focus on acute neurological diagnosis, care and management, her experience has included management of clients with head and neck cancer, voice disorders and progressive neurological disease but it is the area of dysphagia/swallowing in which Tamsin has specialised in for more than 25 years. Tamsin values the opportunity to help clients investigate and understand their swallowing difficulties, provide therapy and practical strategies that support safe, enjoyable mealtimes. She is passionate about helping people maintain the important social and cultural connections that eating and shared meals provide. 

Tamsin also has a passion for voice therapy as it was this that drew her to the profession of speech pathology. Tamsin has also been a leader in student supervision in her workplaces, having completed further study in the area and has co-ordinated and lead student programs for many years. This has lead smoothly into her role as Assistant Clinical Director – Professional Practices in which Tamsin provides support, direction and feedback regarding current and future clinical projects at DWSP.  

In between juggling a family with two daughters and singing with jazz bands, Tamsin enjoys continuing her work with adult clients, supporting them to manage swallowing, speech and language problems and voice disorders.