Our Team

Athena is a Senior Speech Pathologist and Senior Manager at Language Disorder Australia, with over 10 years’ experience working across assessment, intervention, and systems-level support for children and young people with Language Disorder. She leads the School Support Services program and is a member of the Executive Team, supporting schools and educators to better understand and respond to language as the foundation for learning, participation, and achievement. Across her career, Athena has developed a strong interest in the intersection of language, learning, and inclusion. She is passionate about bridging clinical knowledge and classroom practice, helping schools translate assessment insights into meaningful, evidence-based strategies that make a real difference for students. Her work spans program design, professional learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strategic oversight to ensure alignment between service delivery, organisational goals, and impact. As a leader, Athena values collaboration, excellence, accountability, and respect, and is committed to fostering a culture of reflective practice, professional growth, and shared purpose. She also oversees the development of the Language Disorder Academy, expanding access to on-demand learning and webinars for educators and professionals nationally and internationally. An experienced presenter, Athena has delivered at a number of state and national conferences including the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, National Education Summit, Languages Roadshow, LSTAQ, Sharing Best Practice, and the Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Queensland Conference, in addition to Language Disorder Australia webinars. Outside of work, Athena enjoys travel, exploring new cuisines and watching films.

Meg is an experienced speech pathologist at Language Disorder Australia, currently working in the School Support Services team. She is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with Language Disorder and language difficulties. Meg has a particular interest in language development and supporting people with Developmental Language Disorder and their families. Meg has worked collaboratively with educators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, families and students to build a shared understanding and foster strong systems of support around her clients and students. She enjoys presenting to schools and organisations, supporting them to deepen their understanding of Language Disorder and implement practical, real-world change. Meg is passionate about raising awareness of Language Disorder and advocating for inclusive, responsive practice that enables all to thrive. Outside of work, Meg can usually be found with a book in hand or spending quality time with her beloved dog.

Elizabeth is an experienced speech language pathologist who has been part of the School Support Services team since 2017. She travels to schools around Queensland to meet and collaborate directly with principals, learning support staff and classroom teachers to support their students with Language Disorder. She is passionate about understanding the ‘whole student’, taking into account their social-emotional needs and ability to access the curriculum. Elizabeth has worked closely with educators, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists throughout her working life, and greatly values a multidisciplinary approach to helping students achieve success. Elizabeth has also created and presented a number of modules and webinars which can be found on the Language Disorder Academy, and is passionate about upskilling professionals to identify and support young people with Language Disorder. Outside of work, Elizabeth loves to read, cook new recipes, and visit her hometown in Central Queensland to see her family.

Nicole Lindgren is an inclusion specialist educator who is committed to improving outcomes for students with Language Disorder. She brings extensive experience from her work in Queensland schools, where she has held roles as a middle leader, reading coach, inclusion teacher and classroom teacher. Nicole holds a Graduate Certificate in Special Education and a Master of Autism Studies. She draws on her specialist training and strong grounding in evidence‑based practice to support schools in building capacity to meet the unique needs of all students, including those with Language Disorder. Nicole continues to live in her hometown of Townsville and is a proud mum of four. She enjoys reading, travelling and spending time at the beach.

Jordan is a speech pathologist at Language Disorder Australia working within the School Support Services team in Townsville. Jordan is dedicated to supporting and advocating for young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Language Disorder through collaboration with teachers, families and health professionals. She has a particular interest in working with neurodiverse students and ensuring support that is both person-centred and evidence-based, aligning with her commitment to delivering an effective and individual service.

Ashton is a speech pathologist working at the Bright Door clinic and Language Disorder Australia’s School Support Services in Townsville. Ashton has always been passionate about working with children and helping them to build capacity for participation in their functional daily activities. She is experienced in assessing and providing interventions for a wide range of speech and language needs. Ashton enjoys working closely with other allied health and education professionals to adopt a holistic approach when supporting children to thrive in all environments. When working to build children’s communication skills, Ashton’s approach to therapy is client-centred, evidence-based, innovative and fun. In her spare time, Ashton enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading a good book, and walking her dog.

Erin has extensive experience working in administration across many different industries, including disability employment services. Erin works within the School Support Services team assisting the therapists in preparing resources and reports after school visits. Erin brings a friendly and approachable attitude to the office and prides herself on her ability to take initiative and support the team in any way needed. Outside of work, Erin loves spending time with her family, which includes two young daughters. Erin is also currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at James Cook University.

Megan is a Senior Physiotherapist and a member of the Townsville School Support Services team. She brings extensive experience working with children and young people with complex developmental, physical, and communication needs across educational settings. Megan is passionate about building the capability of education staff to support students with diverse and complex needs within the classroom. She values collaborative practice and enjoys working in a transdisciplinary role to achieve meaningful and functional outcomes for children. Through her work, Megan strives to empower school teams to better understand the holistic needs of children, supporting inclusion, regulation, and learning for students with language disorders and other developmental differences. In her spare time, Megan loves spending time adventuring in nature with her husband and labrador Ollie.