KIDS FOCUS - Key Persons


Courtney Headlund

Job Titles:
  • Senior Occupational Therapist

Evelyn Nikas

Job Titles:
  • Speech Pathologist
Evelyn is a dedicated Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (Honours) from the University of Sydney. She has experience working with children with speech, language, social communication, literacy, learning and developmental disabilities and disorders. Evelyn is trained in Sounds Write, Colourful Semantics, Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing (DTTC) and Hanen ‘It Takes Two to Talk'. Evelyn has a special interest in supporting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Evelyn believes in a neurodiversity affirming approach and works collaboratively with her clients and their families to identify their strengths and areas of support. She is passionate about fostering her clients' unique potential, celebrating their strengths, and empowering them to achieve their goals. Evelyn is also pursuing a Master of Autism from The University of Wollongong, as she is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest research and developments in the field. She uses this knowledge to deliver optimal care to her clients.

Jacqueline Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Senior Speech Pathologist / Director

Jasmin Saab

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist

Kelsey Smith

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist

Lauren Cleary

Job Titles:
  • Senior Occupational Therapist / Director

Monica Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Speech Pathologist
Monica graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science/ Speech Pathology (Honours). She has gained experience working with a diverse range of children and families across a range of settings. Monica is passionate about working alongside families to optimise children's communication and offer holistic, client centred care to help children reach their maximum potential. She has experience working with children who have speech, language, literacy, and fluency difficulties as well as children who require alternative modes of communication. Monica has a special interest working with children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, and intellectual disability. Monica is invested in constantly learning and improving and is always looking to learn and grow her skills through ongoing professional development opportunities.

Nang Wo Hom Kham

Job Titles:
  • Speech Pathologist
Nang is a bubbly yet charismatic speech pathologist who graduated from University of Sydney. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of speech, language, social communication, literacy, developmental disorders, swallowing difficulties and mental health disorders. Nang is trained in Hanen ‘More than Words', Key Word Sign, LAMP, Lidcombe Program (Stuttering) and Gestalt Language Processing. Nang believes that everyone has the right to communicate and strives to ensure that the client she sees achieves their potential in a fun and meaningful environment. Nang is interested in all areas of Speech and Language, particularly social communication intervention for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder. She is also interested in working with families from disadvantaged and vulnerable backgrounds. She is committed to ongoing professional development to ensure she delivers updated and evidence-based therapy to her clients. She also speaks Burmese and Thai.

Nash Davids

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist

Nick King

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist

Pretoria Dowsett

Job Titles:
  • Pathologist