What makes Clear Kids different to other clinics?
People first
Our practise is run by an experienced therapist, not a corporation. We value ethical practise and take care of our therapy team, we strive to ensure our practise provides personalised and high quality care.
Therapists who stay
Consistency is key with children, in therapy. We understand that families are busy, so we won’t waste your time with a revolving door of therapists.
Experience
We have decades of experience in our team, and clinicians working in their areas of strength and passion unlike the bigger clinics who stretch recent graduates across every clinical area. Working with children and families in clinical practise over a long period of time teaches you how to navigate the many variables and exceptions to the textbook.
Delight in their success
We are highly invested in your child achieving their goals to set optimise them for best the future. The best part of our day is that moment when a child achieves their goal.
Bronwyn Conroy
BHlthSci(SpPath), CPSP, Cert IV TAE.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
Hi there!
My name is Bron, the Director at Clear Kids. My mission is to provide high quality, ethical Speech Therapy in Canberra focusing on early intervention and disability supports for children.
I love being a Speech Pathologist because of the power and joy that communication brings to people’s lives. The best compliment I have ever received was from a six-year-old boy with a stutter who put it said ‘Bron really cares’. I adore the no-filter honesty, complexity, quirkiness, inspiration and challenges of working with small children, getting to know them and watching them grow over the years.
I am very much a goal driven yet nurturing therapist. I am tenacious and love the challenge of finding the perfect treatment solution to help the child overcome their difficulties with communication. Parents love that they can relax during sessions knowing I can manage their child to get the most out of every minute and teach them a few tricks for home.
What experience do you have?
I have many years experience working with little people just like yours. I was fortunate to begin my career in the ACT government at Therapy ACT and The Child Development Service working within multidiscipline teams in a variety of roles including early intervention, school age complex disability services, feeding, clinical supervision and managing the delivery of therapy in schools (Therapy Assistant Program). I have had the privilege of assisting families with children from many different cultures, language backgrounds, diagnoses and family situations.
For three years I instructed the Disability Certificate II and IV at CIT and lectured for the University of Canberra in the Speech Pathology course as part of the paediatric unit.
I am a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) trained in:
• The Lidcombe program
• Key Word Sign (KWS)
• It Takes Two To Talk® (ITTTT Hanen)
• Sarah Starr’s Paediatric Feeding Program
• Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training.
• Karen Stagnetti – Learn to Play
• Sounds Write (systematic synthetic phonics)
• Accent reduction – multiple courses
• Extensive education in Speech and language disorders– (by Sharon Mcloed and Elise Baker)
• Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT©)
• Childhood Apraxia Of Speech (DTTC, PROMPT, Nuffield, ReST)
• Spoiled for Choice (Caroline Bowen Speech Sound Disorder Interventions)
• Cued Articulation
• ACC e.g. ProLoQuo2Go, Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display (PODD)
• Clinical Supervision (mutlple courses)
I have many years experience supporting the career development of students and early career graduates through clinical supervision, a role that I particularly enjoy. Our practise supports career development through a people-first philosophy. I provide this support to a limited number of talented and carefully selected therapists, tailoring their caseload and professional development to build confidence and skill.
I have advanced training and experience in:
Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dysarthria as well as adults with Parkinson’s Disease see www.accentu.com.au
I also see clients with stuttering, literacy challenges and language disorder. I also offer a second opinion service which is frequently utilised by clinicians seeking support to diagnose or treat children with possible Childhood Apraxia of Speech. See a success story here https://www.clearkids.com.au/trust-a-mothers-instincts-how-jackson-learnt-to-find-his-voice/
Emily Chan
BSc, GDipAppLing, MSLP.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
Hello!
My name is Emily. I have detailed below answers to questions parents frequently ask to help you get to know me a little better.
What experience do you have?
I have had experience supporting children from early childhood through to young adults. I am skilled in delivering therapy in a range of areas including; speech sounds, literacy, language, stuttering, and feeding.
I am a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) trained in:
- The Lidcombe program
- Key Word Sign (KWS)
- It Takes Two To Talk® (ITTTT Hanen)
- The SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach
- Sarah Starr’s Paediatric Feeding Program
- Pragmatic Organisational Dynamic Display (PODD)
- Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets (PROMPT©)
- Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Level 1 Training
- Various high-tech AAC systems – including Proloquo2Go, LAMP (Language Acquisition through Motor Planning), TD Snap.
- Sounds Write (systematic synthetic phonics)
- Accent reduction – various courses
I am fluent in not only English, but also in Cantonese and Mandarin. I have worked overseas in Hong Kong delivering assessment and therapy services to local and international school children, where I had the opportunity to practice in bilingual and even trilingual settings.
I have a special interest area in bilingualism, where I enjoy working with families who are from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background – particularly those who can speak Cantonese and Mandarin.
I also enjoy supporting adults to achieve and/or maintain a better quality of life. I have worked in the government and private sector across a range of settings, including delivery of services in clinic, at home, school, and aged care facilities.
What makes you good at what you do?
I love being a Speech Pathologist because it allows me to help support people and their families to reach their goals and live a better quality of life. Therapy allows me to combine my creativity, interest in languages, playfulness and inquisitive nature. One of the most memorable compliments I’ve received was from a 5-year-old boy who asked me “are you magic?” after he produced a speech sound that he hadn’t said before!
I appreciate the inclusiveness and opportunities a local community provides, which is why I adopt a child-centred and family-centred approach in therapy. I enjoy tailoring therapy sessions to a child’s interest/s so that sessions are ‘fun’ for them; while also focusing on communication with parents/caregivers, to provide appropriate advice and strategies to ensure that a child is well supported in their therapy journey and overall development.
What do you do when you are not at work?
I was born and raised in Canberra. I have experienced the ‘big city’ life in Melbourne, Sydney, and Hong Kong; but I’ve found that every time I return to Canberra, there is always something new to explore or do.
When I’m not working, I enjoy keeping active – going to the gym, playing Ultimate frisbee, the piano, reading and catching up with friends. I also enjoy travelling, particularly exploring a place on foot and visiting the museum and galleries.
Jemima Mordike
BPerf, MSpeechPath.
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist.
What do you like about being a Speech Pathologist?
I greatly enjoy working with young children and their enthusiasm and creativity. Speech Pathology allows me to combine this with my passion in speech, voice, language and communication. I enjoy getting know each client and family, and feel honoured to facilitate their strengths and development journey.
What makes you good at what you do?
With a background of performance, theatre and teaching dance to young children, I am able to bring energy and enjoyment into therapy sessions, recognising that children learn and grow through play. I am keen to work along the child and the family’s interests, to support meaningful and relevant therapy goals.
What do you do when you are not at work?
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my Kelpie puppy, going on hikes in the beautiful Canberra nature and going for runs around the lake. I am also a keen crocheter, guitar player, and brunch-goer.
Karol Agban
Speech Pathology student, Therapy Assistant
What do you like about being a Therapy Assistant?
Hi! My name is Karol.
I am passionate about helping children develop the communication skills they need to connect with others and participate confidently in everyday life. I love working with children and find it incredibly rewarding to see them grow in confidence as they achieve goals that once seemed challenging.
I enjoy creating a positive, encouraging environment where children feel comfortable to learn through play, exploration and meaningful interactions. I believe every child has unique strengths, and I love finding creative ways to build on those strengths while making therapy engaging and enjoyable.
Through my university placements, I have had the opportunity to work with preschool and school-aged children in both school and clinical settings. These experiences have allowed me to develop skills in assessment, goal setting, and delivering evidence-based interventions while working alongside families and teachers, and under the supervision of Speech Pathologists.
Before studying Speech Pathology, I worked as an educator in early childhood education and as a dental assistant. These roles strengthened my communication skills, my ability to build rapport with children and families, and my confidence in working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
I am also fluent in both English and Arabic, which allows me to connect with families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I value the opportunity to support culturally responsive care and understand the importance of ensuring every family feels heard, understood, and included throughout their therapy journey.
What makes you good at what you do?
One of my greatest strengths is my empathy. I genuinely enjoy getting to know each child and family, understanding their individual needs, and creating a space where they feel supported, valued and understood. I believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful therapy, and I strive to make every child feel safe, encouraged and confident during our time together.
I am eager to continue learning from every experience. As a student Speech Pathologist, I value feedback and am committed to continually developing my knowledge and skills so I can provide the best possible support to children and their families.
What do you do when you are not at work?
Outside of work, I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places; I’m always down for a side quest!