Lalie, speech pathologist and Director of Echelon Care Therapy Services, is passionate about helping children and young adults develop communication, literacy, and social-emotional skills. Her patient and calm approach fosters strong, trusting bonds with families, ensuring each child’s unique needs are met.
Lalie creates a safe, engaging environment where children feel comfortable and supported, adapting to their pace and celebrating their successes.
At Echelon Care, Lalie aims to create a neurodiversity-affirming space where children thrive and alongside her wealth of knowledge she has additional training in:
Outside of work, Lalie treasures spending quality time with her family, which is incredibly important to her. She also enjoys nature walks, getting lost in a good book, and finding joy in the simple moments shared with loved ones.
Danielle, speech pathologist and team leader, holds a Master in Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, where her passion for positively impacting the lives of individuals in her community first took root. As a dedicated Speech Pathologist at Echelon Care, Danielle brings a wealth of expertise to her practice with additional training in:
Danielle proudly identifies as a neurodiversity-affirming clinician committed to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. She values and respects the unique worth of every individual and is dedicated to helping them identify the tools and knowledge needed to advocate for their needs and recognise their personal strengths. Danielle continuously learns from each person she works with, adapting her practice to understand what neurodiversity-affirming practice means to them and tailoring her approach to meet their specific needs.
For Danielle, being a Speech Pathologist goes beyond achieving specific goals; it is about fostering confidence, independence, and a sense of positive self-determination that resonates throughout an individual’s life. She finds immense fulfillment in working collaboratively with families across home, school, and community settings to create supportive environments where individuals can thrive.
Outside of her professional endeavours, Danielle cherishes time spent with her husband, son, and two beloved fur babies. A nature enthusiast, she finds joy in her favourite outdoor haven, tending to a flourishing vegetable garden.
Ana is a compassionate bilingual speech pathologist who holds a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne. She is passionate about working with children and believes in fostering a strong connection with her clients by building trust and creating a comfortable, supportive environment. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming, focusing on each child’s unique strengths, interests, and abilities.
Ana has clinical experience working with adults with disabilities and brain injuries, which has deepened her understanding of communication challenges across the lifespan. She also draws on her background as a dental clinician, where her strong knowledge of orofacial anatomy informs her approach to speech, feeding, and swallowing therapy. Ana’s experience as a swim teacher further enhances her creativity in lesson planning, ensuring that therapeutic goals are met in a fun and engaging way.
In addition to her clinical experience, Ana is committed to ongoing professional development. Some of her key areas of interest and expertise include:
Ana is dedicated to supporting mental health alongside speech therapy, understanding that emotional well-being plays a significant role in communication. She values a holistic approach that nurtures both the mental and physical aspects of her clients’ development.
Outside of work, Ana is deeply committed to her Macedonian culture and Christian faith, both of which play an important role in her life. She enjoys nature walks, swimming, and playing the piano in her free time.
Tahlia, speech pathologist, completed her Master of Speech Pathology at The University of Melbourne, where she developed a passion for working to help individuals across the lifespan communicate. She draws upon a background of psychology and linguistics from her Bachelor of Arts, giving her a rich understanding of the underpinnings of communication.
Tahlia is committed to working collaboratively with individuals and their families to ensure that they are receiving services that are tailored to their own unique needs. She aims to foster a neurodiversity-affirming environment to support neurodiverse clients to thrive. Tahlia also has a keen interest in research and ensures that her practices are up to date with the most recent evidence.
Tahlia has additional training in:
Outside of work, Tahlia enjoys travelling, seeing live music, and getting lost in a good book.
Ben is one of the founders and directors of Echelon Care and the Accounts and Administration Manager. Ben is also an active support worker.
Ben has worked as a Chartered Accountant for over 20 years with some of Australia’s largest ASX-listed companies, but after founding Echelon Care with Lalie and seeing the difference she and the rest of the team make to people’s lives, was inspired to undertake a career change and begin his Masters of Occupational Therapy. Ben is excited to join the Echelon Care team as an occupational therapist in 2027.
Ben supports neurodiversity, helping people grow and unlock their potential. Support work is a great way for Ben to make a difference in the disability sector. Ben often connects with young kids and teenagers with his support work, from engaging young neurodivergent children with fun play activities to running our regular Minecraft social group “Social XP” with our speech pathologists.
Outside of study and work, Ben loves spending time out and about with Lalie, their two daughters and their Pomeranian fluffball. He’s a long-time gamer and keen runner, hoping to complete his fourth Run4theKids and second half-marathon (and improve his personal best times).
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