Louise’s diverse clinical career has spanned both adult and paediatric practice, in Australia and in the UK. She has a strong commitment to the Speech Pathology profession and sought out opportunities to improve access to appropriate therapy for people with communication and swallowing disorders. Louise has maintained membership with Speech Pathology Australia and is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist. She contributed to various working parties, held a Rural Representative position within Speech Pathology Australia, and in 2010 she was successful in obtaining government funding to implement an Indigenous school readiness project.