Hi! I’m Kim and have been working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing people of all ages for over 30 years. I started my journey as a Teacher of the Deaf in schools and as a travelling consultant in the country, city, TAFE and universities. Fifteen years ago, I did my masters in speech pathology at Flinders Uni. I was all set to work with adults only, but true to my nature, I saw the Deaf/Hard of Hearing signing/calling me to work with them and have been working mostly in this space ever since.
I have been lucky to build my skills in Auslan and am at Cert 3 level. I have done many of the units for AVT/LSL but never sat the exam. I have been in manager roles in schools and as a speech pathologist. I’ve also had fun travelling the countryside as a mobile sole trader.
I am absolutely passionate about language development and building everyone’s communication capacity – even my own! I never stop reading and searching for innovative evidence-based answers to my, my clients and families, and peers’ questions. I am an enthusiastic partner in sessions and know that play, no matter how old you are, is the best and safest way to learn.
Outside of work I am an empty nester with my beautiful partner Marcus. My son is all grown up and having his own family. The best bit is that now I am a not-so-quiet Grandma I am allowed to sing, dance and play at home as well as work. Hooray!
For those listening situations where even the most advanced hearing technology does not meet all your listening goals, assistive listening devices can provide the added boost needed over distance or in loud background noise.
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