Meet our Team
At Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology, our team is small but mighty; a passionate group of professionals dedicated to helping children communicate with confidence.
Each team member brings a unique mix of skills, warmth, and experience to create a supportive environment where kids and families feel truly cared for.
We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of progress. That’s why we take the time to get to know every child, working closely with families, carers, and communities to make therapy meaningful, comfortable, and fun.
Whether we’re sharing a laugh during a game, celebrating new sounds, or finding creative ways to connect, our team is here every step of the way.
Jackie Stening
Director/Speech-Language Pathologist
Jackie obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) from Sydney University and has been working as a speech pathologist for over 30 years. Jackie has extensive experience working in early intervention using family centred and transdisciplinary practice models and finds working with children and their families very rewarding. Her experience extends across many different areas of speech pathology including speech, language, stuttering, swallowing, and augmentative communication.
Jackie is interested in providing services to our local community, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and children in out-of-home care. She believes that everyone has a right to feel respected and heard. She takes time to get to know each child and their family and understand their goals. To help achieve these goals, Jackie delivers personalised, evidence-based therapy that includes collaboration with families and other health professionals.
Jackie values evidence-based therapy, and continues to engage in regular professional development. Jackie is certified in:
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Hanen It Takes Two to Talk
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Hanen More Than Words
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SOS Approach to Feeding
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Childhood Apraxia of Speech Programmes including Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme, DTTC (Dynamic Temporal and Tactile Cueing), and Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment.
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Lidcombe Program and other stuttering programs
Chloe Mckay
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chloe completed a Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology from Charles Sturt University in 2020. She enjoys working in her hometown of Wagga Wagga and has experience across different areas of speech pathology, including speech, language, literacy, voice, stuttering, swallowing, and alternative and augmentative communication.
Chloe is passionate about early intervention and rural access to speech pathology services. She enjoys working within the local community and building collaborative relationships with children, families, schools, and other health professionals. Chloe believes that speech therapy should be fun, engaging, and use evidence-based approaches to help children and families achieve their goals.
Chloe has engaged in a range of professional development, including:
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Key Word Sign- Introductory
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Hanen It Takes Two to Talk
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SOS Approach to Feeding
Speech Pathologist
Megan moved from Sydney to Wagga with her husband and 3 boys in April 2026 and has quickly fallen in love with the beautiful scenery and refreshing lifestyle here.
Megan graduated as a Speech Pathologist from the University of Sydney in 2009. Megan has worked across a number of roles, most recently as a mobile speech pathologist delivering speech pathology services to preschool, primary and high school children.
Megan Pollet
Megan has a particular interest in supporting school aged students with learning difficulties to grow in their confidence and capabilities in order to develop a positive sense of self. Megan is focussed on creating a safe, encouraging learning environment where every child feels capable, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Megan has engaged in a range of professional development, including:
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Sounds-Write Practitioner Training
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The Nancibell Visualising and Verbalising Language Comprehension and Thinking program
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Colourful Semantics workshop
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Introduction to PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Musculature Phonetic Targets) workshop
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Diagnosing Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) with confidence workshop
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PEERS In-Service Training
Speech Pathologist
Emma completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in Adelaide and has been working as a speech pathologist since 2023. She enjoys working with children and their families across a range of communication areas, with particular interests in early language, speech sound disorders, autism, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Emma Yianni
Emma is passionate about early intervention and providing family-centred, evidence-based therapy that is engaging, collaborative, and tailored to each child's individual strengths and goals. She enjoys building strong relationships with children, families, educators, and other health professionals to support meaningful communication outcomes.
Emma is committed to ongoing professional development and has undertaken training in the following areas:
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Early language intervention
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Gestalt Language Processing
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Key Word Sign
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LAMP Words for Life
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Hanen It Takes Two to Talk training
Jane Nockolds
Allied Health Assistant
Jane has been working as an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) at Murrumbidgee Speech since 2021. Jane brings a wealth of experience in working with children, with a background in gymnastics and sports coaching. She makes sessions playful and engaging to help children achieve their speech pathology goals.
Jane has experience working in the areas of speech, language, literacy, and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC). She has a special interest in Key Word Sign, completing two levels of Key Word Sign Training. She also has an interest in literacy and regularly runs small therapy groups to support students’ reading and writing skills.
Jane has completed the following training:
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Key Word Sign - Advanced
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Sounds-Write Phonics Programme
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Nuffield Dyspraxia Programme
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Rapid Syllable Transition Training (ReST)
Sharren Cochrane
Administration Manager
Sharren has had various admin jobs in Wagga over the years. This is her first in the allied health industry.
Sharren has been at MSP since April 2026 and you will see her smiling welcoming face when you come into the clinic, or you may speak with Sharren when you phone us.
Sharren loves loves spending time with her family, friends and puppies. She also loves Yoga, arts and crafts and the NRL.