Jibber Jabber Speech Pathology is a multi-disciplinary clinic, offering Speech Pathology services. We offer our service for pre-school aged children through to adult clients. Jibber Jabber Allied Health is a Medicare and NDIS provider and can accept claims through Private Health funds.
Founded in 2017 and incorporating in 2018, family owned Jibber Jabber Speech Pathology has always strived to ensure that we provide high quality service to our clients. We pride ourselves on providing people focused service that is evidence based and effective. We aim to be a stable part of our clients support system and will go that extra mile to ensure clients are always looked after by not only staying ahead of the latest developments in our field, but ensuring that everyone involved in the process of providing service is valued and supported.
Find out more about our people below.
OUR PEOPLE
Jane Amparis
Jane had studied at La Trobe University and has been practicing as a qualified speech pathologist for over 10 year in a variety of settings ranging from schools to private practice. She has experience working with children, young adults and adults across a variety of clinical settings.
As a mother herself, Jane is highly motivated and enthusiastic about helping her clients to achieve their therapy goals. She specializes in dyspraxia and a wide variety of therapeutic needs for people with Autism.
Jane has also completed training in Secret Agent’s Society, Sounds Write and Lidcombe.
Tamanna Habib
Tamanna is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist, member of Speech Pathology Australia and has completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University. She has previously obtained a Bachelor of Biomedical Science majoring in Infection and Immunity.
As a Speech Pathologist at Jibber Jabber, Tamanna is passionate about supporting clients and their families in making progress towards and fulfilling their communication goals. She believes in using a strengths-based, neurodiversity affirming approach to ensure that her clients are met with empathy, feel that they are in a safe space, and most importantly, have fun in their sessions!
When Tamanna is not working, you can find her exploring Melbourne city with her friends and family, discovering all the best bubble tea shops and having desserts for dinner!
Helena Carapina
Helena completed her Bacholor’s of Speech Pathology student at the Australian Catholic University. After spending a year at Jibber Jabber as an Allied Health Assistant, Helena begun her graduate journey as a paediatric Speech Pathologist in 2023.
As a Speech Pathologist at Jibber Jabber, Helena enjoys working with children to help them work towards the achievement of their therapy goals.
When she is not working Helena enjoys travelling to new countries, going for long drives and cuddling her dog Momo. Helena also enjoys spending as much time as possible with friends and family.
ADMINISTRATION
Gayle Handley
Gayle is an administrative assistant at the Lara office, setting up our clients and families to go with necessary services. She is a whiz at managing the calendars at Lara and enjoys chatting to all our families and getting to know them.
Gayle also enjoys organizing, which is incredibly helpful at the office! Gayle has spent time working at the local community centres, supporting the office.
Gayle loves reading and spending time with her 3 children and cooking!
All our staff have an NDIS Workers Screening clearance, and Working With Children’s Check and are committed in ensuring you and your loved ones achieve their developmental goals and build confidence for the future.