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Meet the Team

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Abbey

Director

Abbey is the Director of Crest Allied Health, leading a passionate multidisciplinary team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists, key workers, and allied health assistants across Sydney. She is deeply committed to delivering neuro-affirming, trauma-informed, and family-centred care, and is equally passionate about empowering the wider community through consultancy, educator training, and carer workshops. Abbey's mission is to ensure every child is surrounded by informed, supportive adults who can nurture their learning, communication, and development.

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Rosemary

Speech Pathologist

Rosemary is a Speech Pathologist with over 15 years of experience at Sydney Children's Hospital, where she worked across a wide range of paediatric settings including community health, inpatient care, and outpatient services. She has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams spanning mental health, brain tumour rehabilitation, out-of-home care, and school-based programs. Rosemary brings a wealth of experience supporting children and families across hospitals, preschools, schools, and home environments.

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Vickie

Speech Pathologist

Vickie is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist with a career spanning over a decade across Australia and the UK. She has worked in paediatric community health, acute hospital, rural outreach, and telehealth settings, developing deep expertise in speech, language, feeding, and swallowing across all ages. Vickie brings an exceptional breadth of clinical experience, having worked with the NHS, Queensland Health, and Sydney's local health districts, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred care.

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Therese

Speech Pathologist

Therese is a warm and highly skilled Speech Pathologist with a passion for working with children aged 2 to 18 across areas including early language, literacy, speech sounds, voice, and social communication. She is deeply committed to family-centred care, working closely with families to help children build confidence and meaningful connections in everyday life.

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Rachelle

Speech Pathologist

Rachelle is an experienced Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting neurodivergent children and their families within the community. She brings a wealth of knowledge across communication and feeding, and is dedicated to working with warmth, respect, and collaboration to make everyday moments more successful and meaningful for the children she supports.

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Anjali

Speech Pathologist

Anjali is a Speech Pathologist with a rich and diverse career spanning over a decade across India and Australia. She has worked in clinical, research, and multidisciplinary settings, gaining broad experience in assessing and treating speech, language, and communication disorders across all ages. Anjali is known for her culturally aware, client-centred approach and her commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

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Bhakti

Speech Pathologist

Bhakti is a Speech Pathologist with a strong background in allied health support, bringing over five years of hands-on experience in speech pathology settings. She has worked across clinic-based roles developing therapy resources, delivering therapy sessions, and collaborating with lead speech pathologists to support client goals. Bhakti is passionate about helping clients communicate and thrive, and combines her clinical experience with a dedication to person-centred care.

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Bella

Speech Pathologist

Bella is a Speech Pathologist who graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology. She has hands-on experience across allied health settings, including assisting in speech pathology and occupational therapy clinics, and has developed strong skills in client-centred care, progress tracking, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Bella also brings a background in medical administration and a passion for supporting clients of all ages.

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Celine

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Celine is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over five years of experience supporting children from birth to seven years across early intervention, school readiness, and emotional learning. She specialises in working with children with ASD, developmental delay, and learning difficulties, with expertise in ESDM intervention. Celine takes a holistic, family-centred approach to help every child reach their full potential.

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Belinda

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Belinda is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with experience across both adult and paediatric settings. She loves the diverse scope of OT, is committed to lifelong learning through ongoing professional development, and brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the Crest Allied Health team.

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Abi

Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Abi is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a wealth of experience across both mobile and clinic-based settings. She brings strong clinical knowledge alongside a warm and natural rapport with children and families, making her a wonderful presence for the kids she works with and a valued member of the Crest Allied Health team.

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Katherine

Occupational Therapist

Katherine is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with a passion for working with children of all backgrounds and needs. She has a special interest in the DIR Floortime Approach and holds her SOS Feeding accreditation, bringing expertise and enthusiasm to working with picky eaters and problem feeders. Katherine is committed to ongoing growth and looks forward to further developing her skills in early intervention and trauma-informed practice.

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Pam

Key Worker

Pam is a Key Worker at Crest Allied Health with more than 35 years of experience in early childhood and education. She brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm, calm, and nurturing approach to supporting children and families in a way that is practical, collaborative, and tailored to each child's individual needs. Pam is passionate about building strong relationships with families, educators, and support teams to help children build the confidence and skills they need to thrive.

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Jess

Practice Manager

Jess is the Practice Manager at Crest Allied Health, bringing a strong background in human resources alongside a genuine passion for creating a thriving, supportive workplace. She plays a vital role in keeping our practice running seamlessly, supporting both our clinical team and our families with professionalism, warmth, and care. Jess is the kind of person who makes everything look effortless, and we are so lucky to have her at the heart of our team.

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Melissa

Administration Support

Melissa is the backbone of Crest Allied Health, providing exceptional administrative support that keeps our team running smoothly behind the scenes. Her warmth, dedication, and attention to detail ensure that every family who walks through our doors feels welcomed and well cared for from the very first contact. We are incredibly grateful to have Melissa as part of our team, her tireless support makes everything we do possible.