About Us
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Context: At 43, bell hooks penned this powerful vision in Killing Rage: Ending Racism, a collection of essays challenging systemic oppression. Writing as a Black feminist scholar, she called for a “beloved community” where diverse identities—race, gender, class—are celebrated, not erased, to dismantle racism and sexism. Her words, rooted in decades of activism, inspired movements for equity and inclusion, resonating globally with those fighting for justice.
Struggles:
Systemic: Faced racism and sexism as a Black woman in academia, often marginalised in predominantly white, male spaces during the 1970s–80s.
Personal: Grew up in segregated Kentucky, navigating poverty and discrimination, which fuelled her radical critique of oppression.
Professional: Her unapologetic feminist and anti-racist writing sparked backlash from conservative scholars, yet she persisted in amplifying marginalised voices.
Background: Born Gloria Jean Watkins on September 25, 1952, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, hooks adopted her great-grandmother’s name to honour her legacy. Raised in a working-class African American family, she earned a BA from Stanford (1973), an MA from Wisconsin (1976), and a PhD from UC Santa Cruz (1983). A prolific author of over 30 books, including Ain’t I a Woman (1981), she taught at Yale, Oberlin, and City College of New York. By 1995, her work reshaped feminist theory, earning her global acclaim. She passed in 2021, leaving a legacy of love and justice.
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Women’s Media Center, “bell hooks: A Legacy of Love and Liberation,” January 5, 2022.
Empowering Families, Centering Children
Whiz Kids Therapy is a woman-led practice dedicated to empowering parents, centering children, and strengthening communities. Our evidence-based therapy, NDIS advocacy, and tools deliver transparent, compassionate support. Rejecting profit-driven models, we share knowledge to meet real needs, fostering joyful, meaningful growth for every child.
Our therapy, NDIS advocacy, and scalable tools drive transparency and collaboration. We streamline support, saving time for reflection and innovation, not profit. Our team collaborates with communities and organisations, moving away from competition models towards sharing resources and knowledge, saving families money and driving honest appraisal of service provision without undercutting or overpromising. If we can’t do it, we reach out to our community, and if no one is doing it, we signal the need, driving responsive innovation. Inspired by authenticity and joy, we cultivate passion to meet real needs, from NDIS access to therapy and assessment provision, to resourcing schools, to supporting life transitions, we work from the bottom-up.
We aren’t interested in making your child fit the box; we know we all need to do better to provide services at the level of the individual child to meet their goals for communication, literacy, and language, with compassion, insight, and evidence, while also changing attitudes, stereotypes, and profit-driven models that serve the interests of those with the least need. Our mission is to target and coordinate individualised, evidence-based support for your child, keeping the parent in the driver’s seat and ensuring informed decision-making, while building and unleashing the capacity in our communities.
Our Philosophy
Whiz Kids Therapy is built on fairness, collaboration, and equity. We are part of a virtuous circle of authentic, family-centred care, rejecting competition and profit-driven models to deliver transparent, impactful therapy that meets real needs.
Our philosophy centres on amplifying virtuous circles—empowering parents, centring children, and valuing community. We celebrate authentic work, ensuring fair pay and meaningful outcomes for our team and clients. By sharing resources and knowledge, we save families money and foster honest service provision, free from overpromising or undercutting. When challenges arise, we collaborate with communities or signal new needs, driving innovation that serves everyone.
Woman-Led Service
As a woman-led practice, Whiz Kids Therapy champions women and children, as clients and staff, with flexible, compassionate care. Our personalised, evidence-based therapy and supportive team culture value women’s contributions and prioritise children’s growth. Far from divisive, we believe everyone thrives when women’s work is honoured, and children remain our unwavering focus, fostering inclusive, impactful outcomes.
Whiz Kids Therapy is proudly woman-led, recognising the unique needs of women in a female-dominated industry. We support families and our team by offering flexible hours, work-from-home options, and tailored roles (e.g., literacy, early intervention). This ensures our speech pathologists, many of whom are parents, deliver exceptional care without conforming to outdated, rigid models. Our approach empowers women, reduces unpaid labour, and enhances therapy outcomes for your child.
Driving Innovation
We streamline therapy with scalable tools and automation, saving time for impactful care. Our collaborative model builds community capacity without profit-driven compromises.
Whiz Kids Therapy embraces innovation to make therapy accessible and efficient. Our scalable tools—like online screens, questionnaires, and booking systems—drive transparency and collaboration. We’re automating processes (e.g., assessments, coordination) to focus on therapy outcomes, not manual tasks. By rejecting profit-sharing deals that penalise staff, we ensure fair compensation and build community capacity, delivering care that truly meets your family’s needs.
Our Values
We are dedicated to ongoing learning and improvement in our practice. Whiz Kids’ speech pathologists hold Masters or Bachelor degrees in Speech Pathology, maintain Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia, and have current Working with Children Cards. We engage in professional development, contribute to research, and uphold the highest standards to support your child’s growth.
We work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best outcomes. We build strong relationships with schools, organisations, and communities to wrap around your child, aligning priorities and developing resources like teacher/EA training. By valuing everyone’s wisdom, we create a collaborative network that enhances care and builds community capacity.
We care deeply about the well-being of each child. We understand the unique needs of parenting a child who requires additional support beyond the amazing education that they receive from you and school. Our collaborative approach prioritises your family’s aspirations, ensuring individualised, responsive support with informed consent at every step. We believe sharing leads to community-wide enrichment.
Our Team
Our team is our strength. We’re fortunate to have dedicated professionals who bring professional knowledge and skills (Masters/Bachelor degrees, CPSP status), and lived experience as parents.
Our team provides compassionate, individualised therapy, fostering your child’s growth.
Alexandra
Speech Pathologist
Alexandra founded Whiz Kids Therapy in 2017 to deliver quality, mobile speech therapy for children. With a Master’s in Speech Pathology and Bachelor of Social Work, she brings expertise from private practice, schools, and hospitals. Her social work background spans client support, community development, and projects across academic, government, and NGO settings. As a mother of two dyslexic children, one with Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Alexandra deeply understands learning challenges. Her collaborative, evidence-based, child-centered approach drives Whiz Kids’ mission to be an inclusive, best-practice service, delivering engaging literacy, language, social skills and articulation therapy with measurable results.
Ashleigh
Speech Pathologist
Ashleigh, a 2017 speech pathology graduate, joined Whiz Kids Therapy in 2018, specialising in school-aged children’s speech, language, and literacy development. Passionate about speech sound and literacy challenges, she supports diverse needs, including stuttering and early language skills. Trained in Sounds-Write, Talk 4 Writing, the Lidcombe Program, and It Takes Two to Talk® Hanen, Ashleigh stays current through ongoing professional development. Her clear, structured sessions empower students to communicate confidently. Committed to family collaboration, she enhances children’s learning and participation, making a lasting impact with evidence-based, engaging therapy tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Patrick
Therapy Assistant
Patrick, a fourth-year Speech Pathology student and therapy assistant at Whiz Kids Therapy, is passionate about helping young children thrive. Awarded First Class Honours for his research on intelligibility predictors in 2–3-year-olds, he brings fresh insights and perspective to our work. Patrick supports literacy, fluency, speech, language, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) with an evidence-based approach. His engaging, child-centered sessions empower children to reach their potential with fun. Committed to inclusive, impactful therapy, Patrick collaborates with families and schools, contributing to Whiz Kids’ mission of delivering innovative, results-driven support for children’s communication development.
We are Hiring!
Speech Pathologist/Therapy Assistants/Admin
Are you passionate about empowering kids to find their voice? We’re a growing paediatric speech pathology practice in Western Australia, seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our innovative team. You’ll work with diverse young clients, including those with ASD and from Aboriginal communities, delivering impactful therapy in schools, homes, and via cutting-edge telehealth. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or early in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Bring your creativity, collaborate with families and allied health pros, and help shape our vision for inclusive, tech-savvy care. Flexible hours and a supportive environment await. Interested? Reach out to explore how you can make a difference with us!
Therapy Assistant Opportunity (Perfect for 3rd/4th Year Speech Students)!
Want to kickstart your career in speech pathology while making a real impact? We’re looking for enthusiastic Therapy Assistants to join our paediatric practice in Western Australia. Ideal for 3rd or 4th-year speech pathology students, you’ll support our team in delivering engaging therapy sessions for kids, including those with ASD, in schools, homes, and through telehealth. Dive into our innovative programs, learn from experienced clinicians, and help kids shine. Flexible 2-3 days/week roles available—perfect for balancing study and work. If you’re eager to grow in a collaborative, creative space, we’d love to connect! Drop us a line to chat about the possibilities.
Admin Superstar Wanted (2-3 Days/Week)!
Love keeping things organised and helping a team thrive? Our pediatric speech pathology practice in Western Australia is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Admin star to support our mission of empowering kids. You’ll manage client bookings, invoices, and records (using tools like Halaxy), and keep our innovative telehealth and school-based programs running smoothly. Flexible 2-3 days/week role, perfect for someone who enjoys a collaborative, community-focused vibe. No experience in health admin? No worries—we value enthusiasm and a can-do attitude. Join us to make a difference behind the scenes! Reach out to explore this exciting opportunity.
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