Amanda Wurst
Valley View,SA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Speech Pathologist, passionate about advocating for clients and families, providing collaborative, wrap-around care, and neurodiversity-affirming practice. With experience working through a trauma-informed lens, I excel in providing flexible and diverse support to children and caregivers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Speech Pathologist
Avina Therapy (previously The Benevolent Society)
Elizabeth Vale, SA
01.2020 - Current
- Provided evidence-based therapy interventions in clinics, schools, homes, and in the community.
- Worked with clients ranging from 2 to 60 years old, with a wide range of communication and swallowing needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
- Upskilled families and caregivers.
- Mentored junior staff, providing informal guidance, and formal clinic education.
- Recommended and developed augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Supervised speech pathology students during their placements.
- Supported clients and families in navigating the NDIS, and applying for funded supports.
Education
Bachelor of Speech Pathology -
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA11-2019
Skills
- advocating for clients and families
- collaborative and inter-disciplinary approach
- managing clients with challenging behaviours
- building rapport and trust with clients and their support networks
- neurodiversity-affirming practice
- fostering an empathetic and positive work environment
Gus
Gus is a 5-year-old Spoodle who is about to complete his training through Therapy Dogs Australia in November 2025. He already loves hanging out at the office, going for walks and puppacino dates, and is excited to learn how he can do even more! I am hoping to start working with Gus 1 day a week with some of the kids who might benefit.
Timeline
Senior Speech Pathologist
Avina Therapy (previously The Benevolent Society)
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Speech Pathology -
Flinders University
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