State Branches
NSW Representative

Stephanie Wong
Stephanie is our NSW Representative, serving as a key link to our state members. She advocates for AAC users, organises workshops and events, and fosters connections with local stakeholders to promote communication rights. Stephanie also supports AGOSCI’s national initiatives, ensuring members stay informed and engaged.
Professionally, Stephanie is the Principal Director of Olive Tree Therapy and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, AAC, PROMPT therapy, parent coaching, and feeding therapy. She is passionate about empowering individuals through communication and is dedicated to creating inclusive opportunities for her clients.
QLD Representative

Georgia Dickie
Georgia is AGOSCI's Queensland Representative, advocating for individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication and supporting members across the state. She is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and founded Hinterland Speech Pathology, based on the Sunshine Coast. Georgia specialises in providing personalised communication solutions for individuals with complex communication needs, offering coaching, direct AAC intervention, and home visits.
Georgia is dedicated to enhancing communication access and inclusion, working closely with clients across various settings, including aged care, disability services, and workplaces. She is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their communication goals and actively contributes to the AAC community through her role with AGOSCI.
ACT Representative

Jessika Dethick
Jess is our ACT Representative and a dedicated speech pathologist at Eat Speak Learn in Belconnen, ACT. Known for her optimism, energy, and creativity, she infuses fun into her therapy sessions to ensure clients remain engaged and motivated. Before transitioning to speech pathology, Jess spent several years in the entertainment industry in Newcastle. Her desire to assist individuals with communication challenges inspired her career change.
Beyond clinical practice, Jess lectures at universities on complex communication needs, technology, and therapeutic approaches. She also conducts workshops for schools, support workers, and allied health professionals. A passionate advocate, Jess has volunteered with AGOSCI for over six years, championing the rights of those facing communication difficulties.
VIC Representative

Jenna O'Brien
Jenna is the Victorian Representative for AGOSCI, where she advocates for individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supports members across the state.
As a Geelong-based speech pathologist, Jenna specialises in working with children and young people who may not rely solely on speech to communicate. She has extensive experience with various AAC tools and strategies, including electronic communication systems, communication books, and non-verbal methods such as gestures and sign language. Jenna emphasises the importance of influencing communication partners to create supportive environments for AAC users. Pursuing a Master of Disability and Inclusion at Deakin University, she focuses on inclusive education for AAC communicators. Jenna has presented at national and international conferences, including AGOSCI and ISAAC, on topics like family-centered AAC practices and caregiver training programs.
NT Representative

Millie Edwards
Millie serves as AGOSCI's Northern Territory Representative, advocating for individuals who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and supporting members across the region. In this role, she facilitates communication between AGOSCI and local stakeholders, organises events, and promotes inclusive practices within the community.
Millie is dedicated to enhancing communication access and inclusion, working closely with individuals, families, and professionals to ensure that AAC users have the resources and support they need to thrive. Her commitment to social justice and passion for empowering others make her a valuable asset to AGOSCI and the broader AAC community.
TAS Representative

Sheridan Forster
Sheridan is not only our bi-annual 'AGOSCI In Focus' Magazine editor, but also our State Representative for Tasmania.
Sheridan has over 25 years experience as a speech therapist. She currently balances private practice, university teaching, and writing, focusing on improving interactions between support staff and adults with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities—a topic she explored in depth during her PhD, completed in 2011. Since 1997, Sheridan has worked across government, non-government, and education sectors, consistently dedicating her efforts to optimising shared communication through methods including body language, facial expressions, sounds, words, pictures, touch, and more.
SA Representative

Amelia Edwards
Amelia is the South Australian Representative for AGOSCI, supporting our members across the state.
Amelia is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with over 12 years of experience and serves as a clinical lead speech pathologist at Novita in South AUstralia, focused on supporting communication autonomy for individuals with communication disabilities.
She is a certified Key Word Sign presenter and a certified PODD presenter, and a current board member for Inclusive Educators Australia.
In 2015 Amelia completed a PhD exploring how parents of children on the autism spectrum make decisions about interventions for their children. She is interested in inclusive education and passionate about supporting the inclusion of students who use AAC.