A true Sydneysider, Tina was born and raised in Sydney. Tinaโs desire to work with children and to make a difference working with people with disabilities led her to a career in Speech Pathology. She studied at The University of Sydney where she completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hearing and Speech Major) before going on to complete her Masters in Speech-Language Pathology.
Since graduating, Tina has worked in research assistant, academic tutoring and clinical speech pathology roles. Tina has several years of experience working with the paediatric population. She has Key Word Sign (KWS) knowledge and an interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Tina also has training in the Sounds-Write program.
In her spare time, Tina enjoys sketching and painting. She also loves spending time at the beach and going for walks in nature.
Spot acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and emerging Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.