Event schedule

Presenters

Sera Hwang

Sera Hwang is an experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a background across clinics, homes, schools, and community settings. She has extensive paediatric experience in language, speech, fluency, bilingualism, feeding, literacy, and AAC development. Her key interests include early intervention, parent coaching, and holistic support for children and young people with complex needs. Sera provides individual, group, and school-based intervention using evidence-based approaches, and is also able to provide services in Korean. She will be sharing her insights on supporting Korean clients, particularly in early intervention, parent coaching, and AAC.

Danielle Kim & Elizabeth Kim

Danielle is the Centre Director of Socle, with extensive experience in preschools, primary schools, and private practice. She is passionate about early intervention, holds a Master of Early Childhood from Macquarie University, and has worked as a Clinical Educator at the University of Sydney. Her clinical interests include social communication, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. Danielle is trained in DIRFloorTime, uses a relationship-based approach, and provides therapy in Korean.

Elizabeth is a Certified Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor’s in Speech and Hearing Science and a Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology from Macquarie University. She has experience supporting both children and adults with diverse needs, including through her work as an ABA therapist and in paediatric language research. Her special interests include advocacy, working with culturally and linguistically diverse families, and supporting people with disabilities. Elizabeth is committed to using a neuro-affirming approach and collaborating closely with clients and their support networks.

Kerrie Su & Clare Hollings

Kerrie Su is a paediatric speech pathologist with over five years of experience in private practice. She specialises in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supports the team at North Shore Speech Therapy in her role as AAC Clinical Champion. Kerrie is also passionate about multilingualism and neurodiversity. She completed her Honours thesis research at The University of Sydney with Dr. Natalie Munro, Dr. Sarah Masso, Dr. Taiying Lee, and Dr. Anita Wong. Kerrie's thesis research investigated Mandarin-English bilingual toddlers and the relationship between language exposure and bilingual language development.

Clare is a highly experienced paediatric speech pathologist with over 30 years of practice. She has worked with children across a broad range of communication needs and has particular clinical interests in complex speech difficulties, including Childhood Apraxia of Speech, autism and neurodivergence, and paediatric feeding. Clare is also a clinical lead, coordinating training and development for speech therapists and supporting student placements. She is passionate about creating fun, engaging therapy sessions where both children and carers leave with smiles and a clear sense of progress.

Sharolyn Chiang

Sharolyn Chiang is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and the founder of The Better Speech Pathologist. She has a broad clinical experience spanning hospitals, private practices, and community settings. She works with both adults and children facing communication and swallowing challenges arising from neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, and developmental disorders.

Sharolyn is a strong advocate for collaborative care. She partners closely with families, caregivers, and support networks to adapt her practice and meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse individuals. She combines cultural responsiveness with a client-centred approach to achieve meaningful outcomes in her care.