Meet The Team - Milton Therapy and Learning Centre - Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy in the Shoalhaven. NDIS friendly.

Kate Kinch – BSc (Health Science and Human Geography) MSLP CPSP

Kate is a Certified Practising Speech and Language Pathologist with over 14 years of experience working with children and young adults with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.

Kate obtained her Master of Speech and Language Pathology from Macquarie University before beginning work in Canberra in the not-for-profit and government sectors. Since moving to the Milton/Ulladulla area she has spent a number of years in the not-for profit sector. She is now the joint owner and director of Milton Therapy and Learning Centre.

Simon Kinch – BMedSc Dip Ed

Simon is a specialist educator with nearly 15 years working in schools in the ACT and NSW. He is now joint owner and director of Milton Therapy and Learning Centre.

Janet – Bachelor Health Science (SP) CPSP

Janet is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with 12 years of experience working with children and adults with a wide range of communication, feeding and swallowing needs.

Janet obtained of Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) from Charles Sturt University in Albury-Wodonga. She has worked in the health sector in the Riverina, UK and Milton/Ulladulla region.

Naomi – B Sc Dip Transpersonal Art Therapy MSW

Naomi is a qualified Social Worker and Art Therapist who utilises a strengths-based approach in her work with clients. She has a particular interest in working with concepts of self-identity and well-being using art-making processes.

Maria – B Ed (Early Childhood) Dip Child Services

Maria is a qualified and experienced Early Childhood Teacher. Maria is excited about her Early Intervention Therapist role here at Milton TLC as it allows here to use so much of her experience working with children and families but in a different setting.

Meg – BAppSc (Speech Pathology)

Meg is a passionate Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and has recently returned to the area with her family. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team.

Anna – BSpHlSc MSLP CPSP

Anna completed her Masters of Speech and Language Pathology at Macquarie University in 2019. She has experience working with children with learning difficulties and Autism Spectrum Disorder in a variety of settings including schools, community health and hospitals.

Sophie – BSc (Health), M Occupational Therapy

Sophie recently completed her Master of Occupational Therapy at University of Canberra. After working part time as an AHA with the TLC team she has now continued with the team as a fully qualified Occupational Therapist.

Michelle – B Ed, M Occupational Therapy

Michelle is an accomplished Occupational Therapist with experience working with children within the special education, home, and early intervention settings. She has a particular interest supporting the areas of sensory integration and providing a play-based approach within her practice. Michelle obtained her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Sydney in 2016. Prior to working as a therapist, Michelle worked as a certified teacher in the US. She recently moved back to Australia, and is excited to support the wonderful families of this region.

Lauren – BAppSc (Occupational Therapy)

Lauren has recently joined the TLC team. She brings extensive experience working in the aged care sector and is an asset to our older clients. She is also enjoying the move into the world of paediatrics.

Mandy – Administration Officer

Mandy is a very experienced receptionist and administrator who loves that this role allows her to support so many families in the area she grew up in.

Mia – Senior Administration Officer

Mia is an experienced office allrounder with a background in hospitality and reception. She completed a Bachelor of Business at UTS in 2015 and her desire to help others has driven her to undertake a second degree in psychology.

Caitlin – Administration Officer (Bay and Basin)

Amy – B Creative Arts Grad Dip Edu (Secondary Music) Dip Music Therapy

Amy is a qualified and experienced Music Teacher and registered Music Therapist. Amy has experience working with children and adults in both the mainstream and special education settings as well as providing individual therapy sessions in the clinical setting.