About us

About Us

Helping Individuals Reach Their True Potential

Starshine Health provides speech pathology intervention, occupational therapy and physiotherapy for children and adults in the northern suburbs. Starshine Health can provide services to individuals with an NDIS Plan, Medicare and Private Health Insurance. The participants individual needs will be identified and a plan will be created to best suit them.

Email

admin@starshinehealth.com

Phone

03 9123 4377

Location

13 Geum Street, Hadfield VIC 3046

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Our Directors

Our Speech Pathologists

Our Occupational Therapists

Our Allied Health Assistants

HR & Administrative Lead

Our Directors

At the heart of Starshine Health are our Directors, who lead our team with a strong passion for supporting children and families through collaborative, strengths-based care.

Nimesha Jayakody

Director & Speech Pathologist

Nimesha is an experienced Speech Pathologist and one of the Directors of Starshine Health.

Nimesha Jayakody

Director & Speech Pathologist

Nimesha is a Speech Pathologist and one of the Directors of Starshine Health. She holds a Master of Speech Pathology and is a Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia.

With extensive experience working as a paediatric speech pathologist, Nimesha supports children of all abilities across a wide range of developmental areas. She is passionate about providing a strengths-based, family-centred approach that empowers children and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Nimesha’s areas of expertise include early communication and language development, speech sound production, fluency, fussy eating, and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Her broad clinical knowledge is supported by additional training in a variety of specialised programs, including:

Engaging in Positive Behaviour Support Practices
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – Introductory
More Than Words (Hanen Program)
Learning Language and Loving It (Hanen Program)
SOS Approach to Feeding
Lidcombe Program for Stuttering
Sounds-Write Linguistic Phonics Program
Babble and Munch
Cued Articulation
Key Word Sign

Nimesha is deeply committed to supporting every child’s communication journey with compassion, creativity, and evidence-based care.

JJ He

Director & Occupational Therapist

JJ is an experienced Occupational Therapist and one of the Directors of Starshine Health.

JJ He

Director & Occupational Therapist

JJ is one of the Directors of Starshine Health and holds a Master of Occupational Therapy. JJ focuses on building skills in fine motor development, gross motor coordination, independence, and overall well-being.

JJ takes a strengths-based, family-centred approach to therapy, ensuring that each child’s unique abilities are celebrated and supported in meaningful, everyday contexts. JJ is committed to creating a positive and empowering experience for both children and their caregivers.

JJ has completed training in several specialised areas, including:

Engaging in Positive Behaviour Support Practices
Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) – Introductory Workshop
Tuning in to Kids
DIR Floortime
Hartley Knows
Home Modification Training

JJ brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and a collaborative spirit to every session, making her a valued leader and clinician within the Starshine Health team.

Our Speech Pathologists

Supporting communication, language, and confidence through evidence-based, child-centred care.

Sara

Speech Pathologist

Sara is a Speech Pathologist who supports children and families across speech, language, literacy, and social communication using evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming practice.

Sara

Speech Pathologist

Sara is a Speech Pathologist at Starshine Health who graduated with a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Melbourne in 2024. She has experience working with a diverse range of clients and is passionate about supporting children and their families to achieve meaningful communication outcomes.

Sara provides support in areas including literacy, speech sound production, language development, social communication, and neurodiversity-affirming practice. She is trained in a range of evidence-based programs, including Talk for Writing, the Lidcombe Program for stuttering, and the Little Learners Love Literacy program. She has also attended several workshops focused on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Tiff

Senior Speech Pathologist

Tiff is a Senior Speech Pathologist who supports children and adolescents with speech, language, and social communication using a warm, family-centred approach.

Tiff

Senior Speech Pathologist

Tiff is one of our Senior Speech Pathologists at Starshine Health. Tiff is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and a proud member of Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Masters in Speech Pathology at La Trobe University, graduating in 2019.

Tiff is passionate about working with children and adolescents to support their speech and language development, with a particular interest in building social communication skills. She has completed specialised training in the PEERS® Program for Teenagers and has a strong interest in using alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to promote independence and meaningful participation.

Tiff brings a warm, family-centred approach to therapy, shaped by her experience working in regional Victoria where she collaborated closely with other allied health professionals to provide holistic care.

Olivia

Senior Speech Pathologist

Olivia is a Senior Speech Pathologist with extensive NDIS experience, supporting functional, meaningful communication to build confidence and independence.

Olivia

Senior Speech Pathologist

Olivia is one of our Senior Speech Pathologists at Starshine Health, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. With many years of practice in the NDIS community sector, Olivia is deeply committed to supporting individuals with diverse communication needs.

She is passionate about making communication simple, functional, and empowering for every client. Olivia works closely with individuals and their families to create practical, meaningful strategies that promote confidence and independence in everyday interactions.

Olivia’s expertise, and client-centred approach make her a trusted and respected therapist in the community.

Our Occupational Therapists

Supporting independence, skill development, and participation in everyday life.

Bonnie

Senior Occupational Therapist

Bonnie is a Senior Occupational Therapist who uses creative, engaging therapy to support children across home, school, and community settings.

Bonnie

Senior Occupational Therapist

Bonnie is a Senior Occupational Therapist and a graduate of Swinburne University. She is passionate about working with the paediatric population and brings a creative approach to her practice. Bonnie has experience supporting children across a variety of settings, including clinics, schools, kindergartens, and families homes.

Bonnie is dedicated to making therapy fun and engaging, Bonnie tailors each session to suit the individual needs of every child, using her creativity to foster meaningful progress. She has several years of experience working in the community and has also contributed to the School Readiness Funding (SRF) Program, where she supported and upskilled kindergarten teachers.

Bonnie’s commitment to empowering both children and the adults in their lives makes her a valued and compassionate member of any therapy team.

Veronia

Occupational Therapist

Veronia is an Occupational Therapist at Starshine Health. She is passionate about supporting children and families through collaborative, client-centred care.

Veronia

Occupational Therapist

Veronia is a dedicated Occupational Therapist with a deep passion for paediatric occupational therapy. She is committed to helping children and their families achieve goals that are truly meaningful to them, supporting each child to grow, develop, and thrive.

Veronia strongly values collaboration and client-centred care, working closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to help each child reach their full potential. She is passionate about ongoing growth, genuine connection, and providing thoughtful, individualised support to every family she works with.

Samiira

Occupational Therapist

Samiira is an Occupational Therapist at Starshine Health. She is dedicated to helping children build independence and confidence through meaningful everyday activities.

Samiira

Occupational Therapist

Samiira is a passionate Occupational Therapist who is dedicated to supporting clients in building independence and confidence in their activities of daily living. She is committed to delivering engaging, client-centred therapy that empowers children to develop functional skills within their meaningful, everyday activities.

Samiira’s goal is to create therapy experiences that are both supportive and motivating, helping children grow their abilities while celebrating their unique strengths.

Our Allied Health Assistants

Working alongside our clinicians to support therapy goals and meaningful engagement.

Nathan

Occupational Therapy Assistant (AHA)

Nathan is an Allied Health Assistant at Starshine Health. He supports children using strengths-based and play-based approaches to achieve meaningful goals.

Nathan

Occupational Therapy Assistant (AHA)

Nathan is a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (AHA) with a strong interest in supporting clients across paediatrics. He brings a thoughtful, client-centred approach to his work.

Nathan uses strengths-based and play-based strategies to support children’s development, engagement, and participation in everyday activities and routines. He is passionate about helping clients build confidence and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives.

Keanna

Allied Health Assistant

Keanna is an Allied Health Assistant at Starshine Health and a final-year Master of Occupational Therapy student at La Trobe University.

Keanna

Allied Health Assistant

Keanna is a passionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong interest across paediatrics, mental health, and neurological conditions. Keanna is a final year Masters of Occupational Therapy student at Latrobe University. She uses strengths based and play-based approaches to support children’s development, engagement, and participation in everyday activities and routines.

Keanna thrives on working collaboratively with children, their families, and support networks to achieve meaningful, family-centred goals.

Mena

Allied Health Assistant

Mena is an Allied Health Assistant and Speech Pathology student who supports inclusive communication, language, and literacy development.

Mena

Allied Health Assistant

Mena is a dedicated Allied Health Assistant and final-year Speech Pathology student. Mena is a passionate about creating inclusive and supportive environments where children can find their voice and reach their communication goals. Mena's special interests include language, literacy, and speech sound disorders.

Lauren

Allied Health Assistant

Lauren is a Speech Pathology Assistant at Starshine Health and a final-year Speech Pathology student at La Trobe University.

Lauren

Allied Health Assistant

Lauren values working collaboratively as a Speech Pathology Assistant (AHA) with children and their families to achieve goals that are important to them, recognising the vital role that families play in supporting communication growth. She has a particular interest in speech sound disorders and is passionate about helping little voices shine by building confidence and communication skills in a supportive environment. Lauren is a dedicated final year Speech Pathology student at La Trobe University.

HR and Administrative Lead

Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Dilukshi

HR and Administrative Lead

Dilukshi is the HR and Administrative Lead at Starshine Health. She supports the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Dilukshi

HR and Administrative Lead

Dilukshi- brings a wealth of experience from both the childcare and healthcare sectors, having spent many years supporting children, families, and professionals in administrative roles. As part of the Starshine Health team, she supports our HR and administrative functions, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Known for her friendly, reliable, and positive nature, Dilukshi enjoys connecting with people and creating a welcoming experience for clients, families, and staff alike.

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