About Us
Star Communicators Clinic-based & Mobile Speech Pathology
Southern Sydney
Julia Jackson
Founder | Leading Speech Pathologist
Julia is an energetic, dedicated and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist with a broad range of clinical skills obtained through working across different professional settings. As a new graduate, Julia gained experience working in both private practice and in early intervention. Julia’s love of travel and experiencing different cultures led her to spend 3 years living and working in England. Julia worked as a senior speech therapist and team leader at a school for children with communication difficulties in Central London, whilst enjoying her travels around Europe and North Africa in her spare time.
Julia is passionate about working with typically developing individuals, and those living with a disability. She has assessed and treated those with speech, language, literacy, voice and fluency delays and disorders. With a commitment to making therapy fun and motivating for the individual and their families, Julia has trained in LEGO-based therapy, Makaton, Key Word Sign, Hanen – More than Words, The Spalding Method, PROMPT, The Lidcombe Program, and various Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices. Julia understands that no two clients are the same and enjoys working collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to make a highly individualised and evidence-based program for each of her clients.
Approach & Values
As a keen advocate for individuals living with a disability, Julia has been involved in capacity building within the community by educating and training teaching staff in mainstream schools, pre-schools, nursing homes and local community centres.
With an ongoing commitment to evidence based-practise, Julia was a founding member and co-chair of the Clinical Excellence Network – Speech and Language Therapists in Special Schools in London in 2016-2017.
Julia has experience working across a broad range of schools and early childhood settings, and therefore, she understands the impact of social and communication difficulties on accessing the school curriculum (both academically and socially). Therefore, increasing these abilities are the main focus of her therapeutic targets so that the client is able to reach their full potential.
Experience
- Founding member and co-chair of the Clinical Excellence Network – Speech & Language Therapists in Special Schools in London in 2016-2017
- Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Education & Training
- Master of Speech & Language Pathology at Macquarie University
- LEGO®-based therapy training
- Makaton
- Key Word Sign
- Hanen – More than Words
- The Spalding Method
- PROMPT
- The Lidcombe Program
- Various Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) devices
Katia Spidalieri
Speech Pathologist
Katia is a certified practicing Speech and Language Pathologist and a full practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). Katia completed her Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and a Master in Speech and Language Pathology at Macquarie University. During her studies, Katia worked as a Behaviour Therapist and since then has worked closely on many ABA programs. She has completed training in Key Word Sign, Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), PROMPT and BLADES language development.
From 2017 – 2020, Katia worked at Parayhouse School in the United Kingdom. During this time, Katia provided Speech and Language therapy to children with various speech and learning difficulties between the ages of 8-16 years old. Katia worked collaboratively with the teachers, supporting them to implement functional communication strategies and behaviour management strategies within the classroom environment. Katia has recently completed Sounds-Write training to support children with their literacy skills.
Madeleine Cameron
Speech Pathologist
Madeleine completed her Master of Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney. She has experience working with children across a wide range of learning environments due to her time working in both the early education and allied health sectors. Madeleine is passionate about fostering a strong relationship with clients and their families. She strives to create a fun and motivating learning environment when supporting clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
Madeleine’s sister has Down Syndrome, and from an early age, she was introduced to speech therapy to assist in her language and communication development. Madeleine has since been inspired to pursue a career in Speech and Language Pathology to work collaboratively with families and help individuals reach their speech and language goals. As a Speech Pathologist, Madeleine’s goal is to be a strong advocate for individuals living with a disability. She is dedicated to providing neurodiverse affirming care to clients as she recognises each individual has unique strengths and perspectives when it comes to communicating.
Bonnie Lowe
Allied Health Assistant
Bonnie has worked within the early education sector for just over 10 years as an Early Childhood Educator. In 2021 she began her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Western Sydney University.
After many years of striving to aid and strengthen the social, language and communication development of those within her care, exploring and understanding the world of speech pathology became her main focus.
As she works alongside Julia and the other Star Communicator staff members, she hopes to gain experience and understanding of many different speech, language and communication learning environments. She aims to continue to provide fun, loving and motivating environments that will allow all clients to reach their goals .
Akeem Jackson
Allied Health Assistant | Coach /Trainer
Akeem joined the Star Communicators as a valued Allied Health Assistant, Inclusion Support Facilitator, and Personal Trainer. He is an energetic, dedicated and enthusiastic coach with a broad range of skills obtained through working across different educational and health settings.
Akeem obtained a National Diploma in Sports Science and qualifications in Learning Support, and initially started working with children and adolescents in his home town of London, where he began working as a Learning Support Assistant and Physical Education Coordinator in a school for students with additional needs. In this role, Akeem worked collaboratively with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Teachers to implement individualised programs for his students in order to help them reach their full potential.
Since moving to Sydney, Akeem has furthered his knowledge in health and fitness by obtaining Certificate IV in Fitness and has gained experience has an established Community Support Worker, striving to achieve inclusion for his clients and helping them reach their full potential in all aspects of their daily living. In particular, promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle for those living with a disability and their families.