Empowering Abilities, Enriching Lives

Celine is the co-founder of Embracing Arms and a Senior Speech Pathologist with a strong commitment to supporting individuals with diverse communication needs. Her passion for helping others find their voice began at a young age, inspired by watching her brothers attend speech therapy sessions. With her caring nature and years of experience, Celine brings warmth to every interaction.

Emily is the co-founder of Embracing Arms and brings an unwavering passion and years of experience to her role. As a lawyer, she uses her skills and knowledge to advocate for those who may not be able to advocate for themselves. She ensures every individual has a voice and access to the support they deserve. Emily’s dedication, empathy, and strong sense of justice are at the heart of everything she does at Embracing Arms.

Catherine is passionate about supporting individuals to communicate with confidence and build meaningful connections. She has experience working across a wide range of communication needs, including speech, language, and social communication. Catherine works with both children and adults, supporting diverse needs from early language development through to more complex conditions such as aphasia. She also has a strong passion for swallowing (dysphagia) management and mealtime support, recognising that therapy extends beyond communication to overall safety, nutrition, and quality of life. She takes a warm, person-centred approach to therapy, working closely with families and support networks to achieve functional and meaningful outcomes.

Alyssa is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology which is reflective of her passion for communication, language development and helping each person find their voice. She brings valuable experience from her background in tutoring, where she has supported children in developing their language, literacy, and learning skills. Alyssa is known for her dedicated and patient nature, always fostering a supportive environment where individuals feel encouraged and confident.

Claudine has an Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education and brings over a decade of experience working with children. She has a genuine passion for supporting individuals with special needs and loves seeing them grow and learn in their own unique ways.

Bella is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and uses her growing knowledge to support and enhance our participants’ everyday life skills. She is patient and understanding, drawing on her firsthand experience with autism and muscular dystrophy within her family.

Charbel is a caring and committed support worker who is passionate about empowering individuals to live meaningful lives. He approaches every person he supports with genuine care and empathy, making sure they always feel heard and understood. Charbel also holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, bringing a well-rounded perspective to his work and using his skills to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Monica has a Diploma in Health Science and is currently studying a Bachelor of Oral Health. She discovered her love for helping people with special needs while working in a dental practice and has been passionate about making a positive difference ever since.

Jeannette is a dedicated support worker who is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of others. With her kind nature and compassionate approach, she creates a safe environment where participants feel valued and empowered.