Ellie grew up in rural Tasmania and moved to Melbourne for university, where she completed a Bachelor of Music and Master of Speech Pathology. Having grown up with cows and crops for neighbours, five years in the ‘big city’ were enough for her, and Canberra’s mountains, waters, and running paths were hugely appealing – offering serenity, along with the essential services many families rely on. Ellie has been living in Canberra since 2017, and meeting her public-servant now-husband ensured that she’s here to stay.
 

Ellie’s early years as a speech pathologist were spent in a mobile private practice, supporting clients at different life stages and in a range of settings – toddlers in daycare, school-aged students in mainstream and specialist schools, and adults with complex needs at home or in supported living. While Ellie’s clinical caseload was broad, much of her intervention focused on supporting early literacy acquisition, as well as high-school clients with newly diagnosed language difficulties.
 

In 2021, Ellie became a mum and used this (not so relaxing!) maternity leave period to establish Bullseye Speech Pathology. Becoming a parent reshaped how Ellie thinks about support, commitment juggling and burnout, and she understands how busy and layered family life can be. Ellie brings that insight into every session, which equally drives her to involve a wide support network of family members, educators, support workers and other professionals into her holistic care model. She prioritises clarity and collaboration, so everyone has input into what’s being worked on and agrees it matters. 
 

Ellie enjoys working part-time, making space for valuable time with her daughter during the early years. She brings creativity and flexibility to each session, and isn’t afraid to use her singing or terrible drawing abilities to add that little bit extra!