At Zoe Allied Health, our people are the heart of what we do.
Each team member brings warmth, expertise, and a shared passion for helping individuals and families thrive.
From the moment you connect with us—whether you’re booking your first appointment or meeting your therapist—you’ll be supported by a team that genuinely cares. We work collaboratively across disciplines to ensure our clients receive connected, whole-person care.
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Your first point of contact, our CE Team look forward to serving, supporting and celebrating you along the therapy journey.
Client Experience Officer
Katie joins Zoe Allied Health after more than 20 years as a primary school teacher. Her time in education shaped a deep appreciation for connection, encouragement and the positive impact people can have on one another.
She loves welcoming families and helping create a warm, supportive experience for everyone who connects with the Zoe team.
After two decades in the classroom, Katie brings extensive experience in communication, organisation and relationship building. She understands how important it is for families to feel heard, supported and confident when accessing allied health services.
Katie loves being part of a team that seeks to serve, support and celebrate each person who walks through the door, helping ensure every client experience begins with warmth and care.
Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends and making the most of life on the Sunshine Coast.
Michelle is the first warm voice and smile you’ll encounter at our Caloundra clinic. With a leadership background at YWAM, she brings experience, heart, and a passion for guiding others to her role at Zoe.
Family is at the centre of everything Shell does, and this love shines through in the care and encouragement she offers to every family she supports. Known fondly as our “sticker lady,” Shell brings joy, warmth, and a little extra sparkle to every connection.
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Empowering authentic communication, confident connections, and meaningful participation at every age and stage.
Speech Pathologist
Marlee is a much-loved member of our Zoe team and a proud Sunshine Coast local with a strong connection to her community. She is known for her clinical excellence, creativity, and the genuine care she brings to every child and family.
With advanced training in early feeding, orofacial myology, and PECS, Marlee specialises in early communication, feeding, and social interaction for children with additional needs. Her neurodiversity-affirming, collaborative approach ensures care is practical and connected across home, clinic, and school.
Based full-time at our Caloundra clinic, Marlee also mentors students and supports educators and families with practical strategies. Her sessions are filled with warmth, laughter, and creativity, reflecting her belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered to communicate with confidence.
Senior Speech Pathologist
Amanda is a skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist with over six years’ experience supporting children on the autism spectrum. Based across our Caloundra and Maroochydore clinics, she is known for her dedication, creativity, and the genuine care she brings to every child and family.
Her clinical focus includes speech sound disorders, bilingual language development, and AAC. Amanda leads our team in this area, using neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred approaches to help each child communicate in ways that work for them. She is trained in PECS, ABAC, and Hanen’s More Than Words, and collaborates closely with our allied health team.
A mum of two and a student supervisor, Amanda brings insight into the everyday challenges families face. Her sessions are filled with warmth, energy, and practical strategies that help children grow in confidence and connection.
Senior Speech Pathologist & Voice Therapist
Chiara brings over 25 years of experience to the Zoe team, supporting communication and swallowing across all ages. She has worked in private practice, schools, hospitals, and universities in Australia, the UK, and Ireland, earning a reputation as a skilled, versatile clinician.
She specialises in voice therapy, with a passion for helping singers, speakers, and children develop healthy, confident voices. From vocal fatigue to early performance coaching, Chiara draws on advanced training and a deep understanding of vocal wellness.
Known for her warm, family-centred approach, Chiara empowers clients with practical strategies and genuine care, helping children and adults communicate clearly and protect their voice for life.
Senior Speech Pathologist & Clinical Lead
Hannah leads our Speech Pathology Team, providing clinical mentorship, coaching, and student supervision. A strong advocate for early intervention, she empowers families, educators, and the broader community through practical education and support.
Based at our Maroochydore clinic, Hannah brings six years of experience supporting children aged 1–19 across speech, language, feeding, literacy, and social communication. She has advanced training in Gestalt Language Processing and deep experience in autism assessments and reporting.
Known for her warmth and creativity, Hannah makes therapy playful and empowering—celebrating every child’s progress with slime, play dough, and laughter. She regularly partners with local kindergartens and schools to equip educators and families with tools that make a real difference.
Speech Pathologist
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Helping people of all ages develop and celebrate independence, confidence, and essential life skills.
Team Lead Senior Occupational Therapist
Justine joins Zoe Allied Health with more than 10 years of experience supporting children and families. She has a special interest in early intervention and working with children with autism, ADHD, intellectual disability and Down syndrome.
Her sessions are creative, playful and engaging, helping children build important skills in ways that feel meaningful and fun.
Justine is passionate about helping children grow in confidence and develop the everyday skills they need to thrive. She works closely with families, schools and other supports to create practical strategies that help children succeed in their daily environments.
Her therapy sessions often include arts and crafts, games and imaginative activities that make learning feel natural and enjoyable for children.
Outside of work, Justine enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, exploring the Sunshine Coast and finding inspiration in books and movies that often spark new ideas for her therapy sessions.
Occupational Therapist
Amelia is a warm and playful Occupational Therapist who joined the Zoe team after graduating in 2025. She brings years of hands-on experience working with children across a range of settings, along with a genuine passion for helping kids thrive.
Amelia has particular strengths in school readiness, self-care skills and toileting, supporting children to build confidence and independence in the everyday tasks that matter most to them. She loves creating fun, meaningful therapy experiences that celebrate each child’s unique strengths and help families feel supported along the way.
Amelia is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, independence and participation. She especially enjoys school-based therapy and loves using playful, engaging activities to support the skills children need in their daily routines.
Her approach is warm, encouraging and strengths-based. Amelia believes every child is different, and that difference is something to be proud of. She enjoys getting to know each child and family, building on the great work already underway and helping progress feel achievable and celebrated.
Outside of work, Amelia loves making the most of coastal living, whether that’s spending time at the beach or exploring local cafés.
If she could choose a superhero, she’d choose Wonder Woman. Amelia connects with her compassionate, “big sister” energy, her heart for peace and empathy, and her strong-willed determination to keep going.
Need help with everyday skills? Book your free OT discovery call today.
Caring, evidence-based mental health support for individuals and families.
Clinical Psychologist
Grace is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist who supports children, families, and adults with therapy that’s practical, evidence-based, and genuinely life-giving. She holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of Southern Queensland and has broad experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan.
She is trained in Circle of Security, Triple P, 1-2-3 Magic, and Emotion Coaching, and draws on CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy (ages 4–10) to support emotional regulation, anxiety, anger, and low mood.
A mum of two, Grace brings real-life insight to her work and mentors students and early career psychologists with warmth and encouragement. She’s known for her collaborative, strengths-based approach and her heart to see individuals and families grow in confidence and wellbeing.
Looking for mental health support? Reach out for a confidential chat.
Our AHAs support therapy sessions across disciplines, helping ensure consistent, confident progress between appointments, under the supervision and training of the supervising therapists.
Allied Health Assistant
Sarah has been an Allied Health Assistant at Zoe for over two years and brings more than 15 years of experience in Early Education, including supporting children with autism. She is PECS-trained and currently expanding her skills through counselling studies to further support children and families.
Sarah brings compassion, creativity, and patience to every session, helping clients feel safe, encouraged, and capable. Outside of Zoe, she enjoys exploring the Sunshine Coast with her partner and three pets and is always ready to celebrate every small win along the way.
Providing extra care and connection across our clinics and programs.
Outreach and Finance Lead
Kylie is our Practice Manager, bringing together her school-based management experience and genuine love of people to keep Zoe running with both excellence and heart.
She works behind the scenes to support our team and ensure families move smoothly from waitlists into the care they need. Kylie is passionate about helping others and celebrating her team’s wins, all whilst super-mumming her three young adults and creating the welcoming, joy-filled environment that Zoe is known for. She can’t wait to meet you!
Clinical Development Lead
Hannah leads our Speech Pathology Team, providing clinical mentorship, coaching, and student supervision. A strong advocate for early intervention, she empowers families, educators, and the broader community through practical education and support.
Based at our Maroochydore clinic, Hannah brings six years of experience supporting children aged 1–19 across speech, language, feeding, literacy, and social communication. She has advanced training in Gestalt Language Processing and deep experience in autism assessments and reporting.
Known for her warmth and creativity, Hannah makes therapy playful and empowering—celebrating every child’s progress with slime, play dough, and laughter. She regularly partners with local kindergartens and schools to equip educators and families with tools that make a real difference.
Michelle is the first warm voice and smile you’ll encounter at our Caloundra clinic. With a leadership background at YWAM, she brings experience, heart, and a passion for guiding others to her role at Zoe.
Family is at the centre of everything Shell does, and this love shines through in the care and encouragement she offers to every family she supports. Known fondly as our “sticker lady,” Shell brings joy, warmth, and a little extra sparkle to every connection.
Community Partnerships & Global Outreach
Adam plays a key role in leading Zoe Global, bringing heart, vision, and a deep sense of purpose to how we connect with communities beyond our local clinics, particularly in the Solomon Islands.
At the centre of his work are people. Adam facilitates team trips, builds strong community relationships, and supports initiatives that are thoughtful, respectful, and designed to create lasting impact. With a natural gift for connection, he creates opportunities for others to step into something meaningful and be part of something bigger than themselves.
Adam’s approach is grounded in listening first, valuing local knowledge, and walking alongside communities in a way that feels genuine and sustainable. He works closely with local leaders to ensure each initiative is culturally aligned and shaped by the community’s real needs and strengths.
Back home, Adam also plays a key role in supporting fundraising and local engagement, helping connect the Zoe community here with the impact happening globally. He has a way of bringing people into the story, helping them see how their contribution, big or small, creates real and lasting change.
A true relationship builder, Adam leads with warmth, humility, and quiet confidence. He believes that when people feel seen, valued, and connected, incredible things can happen, and that’s exactly what he brings into every space he’s part of.
CEO & Founder
Lauren is a Speech Pathologist by trade and the heart behind Zoe, bringing 20 years of clinical experience, leadership, and a deep passion for making a difference in the lives of children, families, and her team. A Sunshine Coast local and mum of three boys, she has worked extensively with children on the autism spectrum, adults with Parkinson’s, and in university-level speech pathology education.
Now focused on leading and coaching the Zoe team, Lauren is passionate about putting the care back in healthcare and ensuring every client and clinician feels supported, celebrated, and empowered.
Together with her husband Adam, she also co-founded Zoe Global Ministries, delivering life-changing projects like water wells and education in rural Solomon Islands communities. Lauren finds her greatest joy in seeing lives transformed, whether through therapy, leadership, or meaningful service.
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Allied Health Professional, Admin Extraordinaire, or Therapy Assistant? We’re always on the lookout for passionate people who share our heart for service and celebration.
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Maroochydore Clinic:
59 Sixth Avenue, Maroochydore
Caloundra Clinic:
51 – 55 Bulcock St, Caloundra
