Throughout her professional career Lara has worked within large multidisciplinary teams as well as smaller Speech Pathology teams. Lara works to support clients and families across environments. She has worked in various preschools, schools and high schools to support her clients in achieving their goals.

From a young age Lara knew that she wanted to help others and have a positive impact on the lives of those around her. This is reflected in her clinical practice, as Lara continues to progress with her Speech Pathology career her passion for supporting paediatric clients continues to grow! Lara loves seeing the impact that achieving therapy goals can have on a client and their ability to interact with family and friends.

Lara believes in delivering therapy to the highest standards and following the latest evidence-based approaches.

Living and working in The Shire gives Lara a special understanding of the families that live here and how supportive the local community is. Lara continues to strive to add to the community and support local families.

Lara is out in the community providing support to her clients across a range of environments, one day a week.

In addition to her University qualification, Lara is also a Hanen and Sounds-Write certified therapist and has attended formal training with the Stuttering Unit (specifically the Lidcombe Program). Further, to ensure on-going skill development Lara continues to attend regular professional development in all areas related to supporting children’s language, literacy, speech, fluency, voice and social communication skills.

The opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact on a child’s communication and overall development! Communication is such a fundamental part of how children connect, learn, and participate in their everyday lives, and being able to support that growth feels incredibly valuable.

I’ve always been drawn to roles that involve building relationships, and working with children and their families allows for that in a really genuine way. It’s not just about the child in isolation — it’s about understanding the whole family, their goals, and what matters most to them, then working collaboratively to support meaningful outcomes.

I also really value the trust families place in us. Being part of their journey, celebrating progress (big or small), and helping them feel confident in supporting their child is something I find both motivating and rewarding.

What I love most about working at Sharks Speech Pathology is the strong focus on both our clients and our team. There’s a genuine emphasis on creating a supportive, collaborative environment, which allows everyone to do their best work and ultimately leads to better outcomes for the children and families we support.

I also really value the team culture we’ve built. It’s a small, close-knit team where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. That sense of connection makes a big difference day-to-day.

From a clinical perspective, I love that we prioritise evidence-based, individualised therapy and take a family-centred approach. It means we’re not just running sessions — we’re working alongside families to create meaningful, functional change, which is incredibly rewarding.

Lastly, I’m proud of the environment we’ve created at Sharks. It’s a place where both clients and staff feel supported, and that’s something that’s really important to me.

My ideal day off is pretty simple — taking the dogs for a walk (or down to the beach if the weather’s good), grabbing a coffee, and then spending time with friends and family.

Any day that involves fresh air, good company, and a bit of downtime is a win. Nothing too structured — just an easy, relaxed day.

I cannot go past a LARGE almost latte!

I once made it onto the news — for falling over in the snow …