Our Sunny Team

Amelia Young

Co-Founder / Director

Occupational Therapist

BHSc MOccThyS AHPRA 

Hi, I’m Amelia!

An Occupational Therapist based in Launceston, Tasmania. I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018 with a Masters in Occupational Therapy Studies and returned to home Tassie soil in 2020.  

When I’m not at work, I am a mummy to two tiny humans and two fur babies and love spending weekends outdoors with my family.  

I have a passion for family centred practice, and I find empowering families to support their children one of the most fulfilling parts of my job.     

I enjoy furthering my learning through professional development and have attended courses in the areas of play skill development, emotional and regulation support, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), toileting, sleep and sensory integration. 

Hello!

I’m Hollie, a Speech and Language Pathologist with over a decade of experience in empowering individuals to overcome communication challenges.

I am based in Launceston, Tasmania and graduated from Flinders University in Adelaide with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology.

My approach is family focused and I prioritise individualised care. I understand each child’s journey is unique, and I’m dedicated to tailoring interventions to address their specific needs.

I’m a mum of a little boy and enjoy spending time at the beach with my new family of three alongside our gorgeous cavoodle, Rodger.

Becoming a mum has deepened my understanding of the crucial role families play in a child’s development. I’m an advocate for early intervention and proud to contribute to increased access to services in Northern Tasmania. I’m honoured to be a part of the transformative process that helps children find their voice and thrive in their communication journey.

Hollie Stearnes

Co-Founder / Director

Speech and Language Pathologist

BSpPath MSPA CPSP

Ellen Campbell

Speech Pathologist

MSpPath MSPA CPSP

Hi! I’m Ellen, a Paediatric Speech Pathologist with more than 8 years of experience working with children and their families to achieve their communication and feeding goals.

I am currently based on the sunny Gold Coast with my young family, including our little boy and a crazy Border Collie, Koda. We enjoy the outdoors, getting to parks, going on hikes in the scenic rim, and riding bikes (okay that's more so hubby and our avid mountain biker in the making).

I have worked across public, private and not-for-profit services, and my passion has always been in early intervention. I endeavour to build strong therapeutic relationships with children and their families, in order to understand what is most important to them, tailor my supports to their individual needs, and provide them with the skills to achieve their goals. 

I have an interest in practice areas of speech, language, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), literacy, and feeding, and am committed to ongoing learning to maintain and grow my evidence-based practice. I have completed additional training in:

  • PROMPT technique 

  • Hanen It Takes Two to Talk 

  • Sounds-Write

  • PODD

  • DIR Floortime

  • Learn to Play 

  • SOS Approach to Feeding 

  • The Get Permission Approach to Feeding 

Neena Flaherty

Speech and Language Pathologist

MSpPath BHSc MSPA CPSP  

Hi everyone, I’m Neena.

I’m a Speech Pathologist based in Hobart. I recently graduated from Charles Darwin University, where I completed my Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Speech Pathology.

I’m so excited to be starting my journey supporting children and their families to build confidence in their communication skills. I feel incredibly lucky to be in a career where I get to be part of those little (but really big!) communication wins!

I’m a Certified Practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia and have completed the following professional development:

  • Adventures in Speech Pathology: choosing phonological intervention approaches

    Speech Difficulties in EALD Learners - The Role of Speech Pathology

    Lidcombe program training

Areas of interest/practice:

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Early Childhood Intervention 

  • Early Language and Communication

    Literacy and Educational Inclusion

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

  • Fluency and Stuttering Disorders

  • Social and Emotional Development 

Outside of the clinic, you’ll usually find me walking my dog with a podcast in my ears, sipping coffee, or exploring new outdoor spots around Hobart. 

One of the things I love most about working as a speech pathologist is helping children to find their voice and watching their confidence grow over time. 

Abbie Cullen

Occupational Therapy Assistant

BHSc

Hi, I’m Abbie.

I’m an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I have qualifications in Health Science and Nutrition and I am currently studying to pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist. 

I am passionate about working with children and supporting them in achieving their full potential. I bring a creative and nurturing approach, helping children grow and reach their goals. Whether through play or hands-on activities.

Outside of work, I’m a proud mum to two energetic little boys who keep me on my toes. We love going on family adventures together. I also have a passion for cooking and creating wholesome family meals.