Meet Our Founder
Dr Nada Makki-Karnib
Director
Principal Speech & Language Pathologist
As founder and principal speech & language pathologist of Q Speech Hub, Nada brings over 20 years of combined experience and expertise in the fields of speech pathology and biomedical science.
To ensure her clients are provided with the most evidence-based, neuroaffirming, effective and advanced therapeutic approaches, Nada is continually attending professional development courses, with formal training in:
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Oromyofunctional Therapy & Oral Placement Therapy
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Lactation Certification
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Extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of oral tethered tissues (tongue tie)
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Functional Neurology (Melillo)
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Comprehensive dysphagia training including cervical auscultation, advanced flexible nasoendoscopy and FEES
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Hanen “More than Words” – for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Social
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Communication Disorder
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Multilit
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Lindamood-Bell Visualising & Verbalising
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Lidcombe Program – Stuttering
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VoiceCraft – Voice training techniques
Nada spends much of her professional time learning, treating and teaching about the underlying cause of oral dysfunction. Her special interest in Oromyofunctional Disorders has led to her involvement in research, with her doctorate exploring the effectiveness of oromyofunctional therapy on treating lisps in school-aged children. Nada has spoken nationally and internationally on topics relating to tethered oral tissues, sleep, dentofacial development and early orthopaedic intervention with oromyofunctional therapy.
Meet Our Team
Lisa Brennan
Practice Manager
Lisa has a wealth of administration experience both in the corporate and allied health arenas. Lisa is the face you see at our front desk and is always ready to greet you with a smile and her friendly attitude.
A mother to two boys, which Lisa acknowledges is her greatest accomplishment! Lisa loves seeing first-hand how the clients benefit from the great work of our speech pathologists, saying it is an honour to work alongside such knowledgeable, courteous and caring people.
Fatima Darwish
Speech Pathologist
Fatima graduated from Sydney University with a Master in Speech Language Pathology. Throughout university, she had experience working with children and adults in a range of different practice settings.
Fatima has an interest in providing paediatric speech services in the areas of speech, language and early intervention. She is very passionate about helping children communicate by creating a fun and motivating learning environment and helping families communicate with their children everyday.
Teadora Sorial
Speech Pathologist
Teadora graduated from The Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Throughout university, she had experience working with children and adults across a range of clincial settings.
Teadora has developed an interest in provding early intervention services across a range of practice areas. She believes in the importance of applying evidence based approaches for the best speech and language outcomes. She also has an interest in working with adults as a part of dysphagia management.
Zoe Stravropoulos
Speech Pathologist
Zoe graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Zoe has worked with both adults and children and has developed a particular interest in paediatric stuttering intervention.
Zoe enjoys involving a child’s parents/guardians in therapy sessions and is passionate about providing both assessment and intervention in a child’s school and home environment.
Zeinab Slaybi
Speech Pathologist
Zeinab graduated from Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Throughout her university degree, Zeinab has had experience working with children, adolescents and adults, helping them communicate to the best of their ability.
Zeinab is passionate about working with paediatric and adult clients and is committed to providing high quality evidence based services in a client-centred way.
Georgina Janji
Speech Pathologist
Georgina holds a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Sydney. With experience across preschools, schools, and clinics, Georgina enjoys witnessing students grow in confidence as communicators.
She is passionate about providing neurodiverse-affirming therapy and enjoys supporting all children across speech, language and fluency range of practice areas. Georgina enjoys collaborating with families to assist their children in achieving their communication goals.
Najwa Sabra
Psychologist
Najwa is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working across the lifespan in diverse settings. She has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families in navigating the complexities of mental health. She has worked extensively in the department of education supporting children and families and delivering specialised programs for children with specific learning disabilities.
Jacquie Sekulovski
AES, AEP & ESSA
Jacquie is an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) and Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) registered with Exercise Sports Science Australia (ESSA).
Jacquie has spent over 12 years professionally working with cardio-respiratory, neurological and metabolic clients to improve function.
Ali Karnib
Therapy Assistant
Ali is currently studying a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University. He completed the International Baccalaureate at Newington College with Distinction.
Ali works as a therapy assistant as Q Speech with a special interest in neurotherapy, learning difficulties and literacy support
Mya Mahfoud
Speech Pathologist Assistant
Mya graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Science. Throughout University, Mya studied the production and perception of spoken languages and had experience working with children in a variety of practice settings.
Mya has an interest in working with paediatric and adult clients and providing client-oriented and evidence-based therapy which will help their daily lives. Mya is passionate about helping children communicate by creating a motivating, learning and play-based environment where the child feels comfortable to express themselves.
Fatima Darwish
Speech Pathologist
Fatima graduated from Sydney University with a Master in Speech Language Pathology. Throughout university, she had experience working with children and adults in a range of different practice settings.
Fatima has an interest in providing paediatric speech services in the areas of speech, language and early intervention. She is very passionate about helping children communicate by creating a fun and motivating learning environment and helping families communicate with their children everyday.
Teadora Sorial
Speech Pathologist
Teadora graduated from The Australian Catholic University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Throughout university, she had experience working with children and adults across a range of clincial settings.
Teadora has developed an interest in provding early intervention services across a range of practice areas. She believes in the importance of applying evidence based approaches for the best speech and language outcomes. She also has an interest in working with adults as a part of dysphagia management.
Zoe Stravropoulos
Speech Pathologist
Zoe graduated from the Australian Catholic University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology. Zoe has worked with both adults and children and has developed a particular interest in paediatric stuttering intervention.
Zoe enjoys involving a child’s parents/guardians in therapy sessions and is passionate about providing both assessment and intervention in a child’s school and home environment.