Founder and director of Talk and Teach, Elizabeth Jones BA (Hons) (CPSP), has worked as a speech pathologist in the public education and disability sector for 20 years.
A mother of four, including a child with a disability, she lives with her family in the Glass House Mountains, where her children attend a local school.
Working in the public sector, Ms Jones often hears how families struggle to access speech therapy. Long waitlists and high staff turnover mean many children miss out on crucial early intervention. As a parent of an autistic child, she understands how difficult it can be to find the right service or support.
Her solution: Talk and Teach—speech therapy tool kits that equip parents with the knowledge and resources to begin therapy at home.
Each kit contains evidence-based, easy-to-use clinical tools and fun activities that fit into busy routines. They can be used as a starting point for therapy or to supplement existing programs.
Speech therapists have long offered home programs, but Ms Jones saw a need for more accessible, family-friendly resources. She launched Talk and Teach while travelling Australia with her family. Drawing on her education background, she selected tools to support her own children on the road.
Talk and Teach is now helping families across Australia, including those in remote areas and homeschooling communities.
“Every child deserves a chance to thrive—no matter where they live,” she said.
More details at hello@talkandteach.com.au
