The Speakwell Team
Clare Andrews
Speech Pathologist
Clare has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) and is currently completing a Master's of Clinical Rehabilitation. She has worked across the private, hospital and not for profit sectors, supporting adults with neurological, mental health, and developmental conditions. Clare has a special interest in supporting the communication of people with progressive neurological conditions through communication aides and technology, and is also a singer with an interest in clinically treating voice disorders. She has a strong background in treating complex dysphagia and supporting mealtime management in a holistic way that supports both the safety and the quality of life and enjoyment of her patients. Clare is also a skilled and experienced trainer and presenter and can deliver training for support staff and carers in mealtime management and communication supports
Tori Frost
Principal Speech Pathologist/Owner
Tori has over 10 years of experience as a speech pathologist working in both the public and private sectors. She has worked with the adult and geriatric population in a variety of settings, including public and private hospitals, residential aged care facilities, and in the community. She has worked as a speech pathologist in both Australia and the United States – she is a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia and also holds her ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence. She has supervised Speech Pathology graduate students in the acute care setting in the United States. Tori completed her education in the United States, earning her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University (Go Spartans!) and her Master’s Degree from the University of Redlands. Tori took on ownership of Speakwell Clinic in 2023 and values the work the team provide to the aged care and community settings.
Nicole Leggett
Speech Pathologist
For Nicole, working as a health professional started at a very early age - at 16 years old, Nicole worked as an Assistant in Nursing in the aged care sector. Nicole graduated from Curtin University in 2007 as a mature aged student, obtaining a Bachelor of Science. Since graduating, Nicole has worked as a Speech Pathologist with adults in acute, subacute, and rehabilitation settings at both tertiary and secondary hospitals across various caseloads including: complex acute medical, respiratory medicine, intensive care and emergency medicine, neurology and stroke, and complex chronic disease management. She also worked in a multidisciplinary Allied Health team as a Complex Care Coordinator to coordinate and manage patients with complex discharge planning, and provide education for complex chronic diseases such as COPD, CCF and Diabetes. Nicole specialises in adult dysphagia and communication assessment and management, however also has experience in working with an inpatient paediatric caseload within a multidisciplinary feeding team.
Nicole incorporates evidence based practices to deliver a clinical ‘gold standard' and optimal outcomes. She also has a passion for working within palliative care and providing support to families and individuals approaching end of life. Nicole enjoys providing support, and education/training to students and staff.
Ashleigh Sarris
Speech Pathologist
Ashleigh is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who completed her Masters in Speech Pathology in 2012 after undergoing her Bachelor of Science majoring in Nursing in 2008. Since entering Speech Pathology, Ashleigh has specialised in adult communication and dysphagia (swallowing) assessment and management. Ashleigh has worked in acute, rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient setting for both secondary and tertiary hospital settings. Ashleigh has specialised in acute dysphagia management and critical care working in specialities such as acute medicine, intensive care, geriatric medicine, general medicine, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, coronary care, surgical medicine, haematology, oncology, head and neck cancer, stroke, neurology, emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and adult mental health. Ashleigh specialises in management of tracheostomies, working with both ventilator and non-ventilator dependent individuals and fibre optic evaluation of swallows.
darshini richards
Speech Pathologist
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Darshini is a highly experienced Speech Pathologist specialising in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of adults with complex communication and swallowing disorders associated with various conditions, including neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. With more than 15 years in both hospital and community mental health settings, Darshini brings compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, and person-centred care to every client interaction.
She has played key roles in multidisciplinary teams across Western Australia, leading therapeutic initiatives such as dysarthria gym groups, Lee Silverman Voice Therapy for Parkinson’s disease, and telehealth support for regional patients. She has a particular interest in progressive neurological diseases, early onset dementia, and acquired motor speech disorders.
Darshini is deeply committed to capacity building within healthcare. Recognised for her collaborative spirit and calm, considered approach, Darshini is passionate about quality improvement and professional development. She regularly contributes to clinical education through presentations, workshops, and student supervision, and she remains a proactive member of several professional communities of practice focused on dysphagia and dementia.
Darshini is driven by a belief in the power of cohesive teamwork to deliver optimal healthcare outcomes. She brings warmth, dedication, and deep clinical knowledge to every aspect of her work.
Annie HEnEGHan
Speech Pathologist
Annie is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology and in 2024 will commence her Masters Degree in Clinical Rehabilitation while continuing to work as a research assistant across tertiary institutes in WA. She has worked across a range of areas including acute and outpatient public hospital settings, palliative care, aged care, complex disability, and policy settings. She currently works part-time as a sessional academic lecturer in Alternative and Augmentative communication and as a clinical educator for acquired adult communication disabilities. She has a particular interest for dementia and Parkinson's Disease. She has a passion for the preservation of quality and dignity in the lives of older people with a view of implementing the evidence, clinical skill, and the cultural & personal needs of her clients to ensure they continue to live rich and full lives. Outside of work, Annie enjoys Yoga, cooking, her book club and CrossFit.
Jill GRIEVE
Speech Pathologist
Jill is a certified practicing Speech Pathologist who qualified in 2006 from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland. This was following completion of a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology in 2003. Jill has 19 years experience working as a clinician across a variety of clinical settings, supporting the adult and geriatric population with communication and swallowing difficulties. Jill has worked in Scotland, New Zealand, and Australia in a variety of settings, including public and private hospitals, residential aged care facilities, and in the community. She has experience working with a variety of adult caseloads, across both acute and rehabilitation settings. These include: stroke, neurological disorders, traumatic brain injury, and geriatric care. Jill has a special interest in working in neurological rehabilitation and currently works at the State Head Injury Unit for WA managing a complex caseload of clients with acquired brain injury in the community.
Jill is a current member of the Royal College Speech Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).