Lien is a highly skilled and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with nearly a decade of experience supporting children with communication challenges in both educational and healthcare settings. She has spent the past nine years working with Education Queensland, providing specialised speech and language support across primary, secondary, special schools, and early childhood programs. Additionally, she gained valuable international experience working in London, further expanding her expertise in diverse and multicultural environments.
Lien specialises in patient assessments, individualized treatment planning, and capacity-building within schools. She collaborates closely with educators, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic and effective communication support for children with complex needs. Her approach integrates evidence-based interventions with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility.
A graduate of The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours), Lien holds multiple professional accreditations, including HCPC registration and memberships with the Royal College of Speech-Language Therapists (RCSLT) and Speech Pathology Australia (SPA). She is trained in a range of specialized programs, including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD), DIRFloor Time, and Sounds-Write, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Fluent in both English and Vietnamese, Lien combines strong interpersonal skills, leadership abilities, and cultural awareness to provide high-quality, client-centred care. She is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full communication potential while advocating for inclusive and accessible therapy services.
Areas of Interest:
- Complex communication needs & augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
- Language and literacy development
- Speech sound and fluency disorder
- Early years intervention (0-5years) using play-based activities to engage young children to promote language development in a natural way.