Nicola Baker, a new graduate speech pathologist completed her degree at Rockhampton Central Queensland University in 2025. Nicola works full-time at a paediatric private practice in the heart of Rockhampton, following on from her initial entry as a therapy assistant. Her generalist speech pathologist role works with children and adolescence aged 1 to 16 years with a variety of presentations. Nicola is passionate about helping individuals to achieve meaningful goals and strongly believes that communication, being heard and understood is integral to quality of life. During her degree, Nicola enjoyed work integrated learning in Gladstone, Bundaberg, Mackay and Thailand. Nicola’s honours research project, overseen by Dr Clancy Conlon, explored clinician decision making when creating low-tech communication tools for paediatric individuals. Nicola values lifelong learning, and is excitedly anticipating taking opportunities, networking with colleagues and professional development to enhance her speech pathology career.

Clancy Conlon is a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology at CQUniversity, with a special interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Clancy's research focuses on clinical competency development in the Australian workforce supporting AAC users. Clancy is also the QLD Branch Co-Chair for Speech Pathology Australia, supporting professional engagement and regional representation across the state.

Georgia Crowley is a new graduate speech pathologist with Queensland Health, working in regional Queensland to support community based adults with communication and swallowing needs. Georgia provides evidence based assessment and management for dysphagia and acquired communication disorders and is passionate about regional and remote healthcare. Georgia values collaborative, person centred practice and is committed to delivering functional and meaningful outcomes for the people she works with.