Our passionate & dedicated team

Kibby Fung

Speech Pathologist

Qualifications

Master of Speech Pathology (The University of Melbourne)

Bachelor of Communication and Hearing Science (State University of New York, USA)

Bachelor of Psychology (State University of New York, USA)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

Early intervention & Parent-Coaching
Speech sounds
Orofacial myology
Feeding (eating and swallowing)

Learn More About Kibby

Kibby has extensive experience as a paediatric speech pathologist, specialising in working with preschool and primary-school aged children. She has worked in a range of settings across the US, Hong Kong, and Australia, including specialist early learning centres, public schools, community health, and private practices.

Her passion lies in supporting children to discover their interests and strengths and build meaningful connections with others. Through her tailored approach, Kibby aims to create a safe, positive environment for every child she works with to develop their motivation and confidence in communication.

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Kibby

As a neurodivergent individual with ADHD, driven by lived experience, Kibby advocates for understanding, valuing and empowering each child’s unique mind without judgement.

Little stepping stones symbolises embracing and celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, as no two stones are alike. Little stepping stones also builds the bridge that connects everyone in the child’s care team.

Other interests

Kibby enjoys spending time with her cat Winston and dogs Audrey and Beanie, baking sweet goods and doing yoga.

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Marina Youssef

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Master of Occupational Therapy (La Trobe University)

Bachelor of Health Sciences (La Trobe University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

School readiness
Fine motor and gross motor skills
Play skills
Social skills
Confidence and overall self-esteem

Learn More About Marina

Marina earned her Bachelor of Health and Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from La Trobe University Bundoora. With over eight years of experience, she has specialised in working with children in various settings. This includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in community services, implementing the Key Worker model in Early Childhood Intervention, and working in private practices.

Marina's approach centres around engaging children through play while understanding the significance of providing innovative and enjoyable therapy to maintain children’s motivation and help them accomplish their goals.

She is deeply passionate about promoting inclusion and establishing strong relationships and networks within the community to ensure the best possible care for the children and families she works with.

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Marina

Little Stepping Stones holds a special meaning for Marina because it is a place where every single accomplishment, no matter how big or small, is recognized and celebrated.

Marina believes in the significance of tailoring the learning journey to each child's individual need and providing a comprehensive approach to help them reach their goals.

Other interests

Marina enjoys hiking, camping, spending time with family, babysitting her relatives’ children, and checking out local markets.

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Penni Hohtoulas

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Applied Science with Masters in Occupational Therapy (La Trobe University)

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Deakin University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

Play skills
Fine and gross motor skills
Handwriting
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation

Learn More About Penni

Being a passionate Occupational Therapist, Penni has worked in primary schools, private practices, acute care, and community health settings. Penni has always had a strong passion to work in the Paediatric field.

She is experienced in supporting children with various diagnoses such as Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, Sensory Processing, and Developmental Delays. Outside of her work as a therapist, Penni enjoys playing and coaching basketball, and spending time with family and friends.

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Penni

It reflects the milestones of a child’s development. The stones create a pathway which enables them to reach their full potential. It is so rewarding being able to walk the stepping stones with each of my clients.

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Alice Gibbs-Cohen

Speech Pathologist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Australian Catholic University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

Literacy
Articulation (speech sounds)
Expressive and receptive language
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Functional intervention adaptations
Home practice implementation

Learn More About Alice

She holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from the Australian Catholic University, with experience working with children and adolescents across speech, language, literacy and social communication and has a clinical interest in neurodiversity-affirming care.

She has a gentle and caring nature and has the desire to make a positive impact in the lives of the families and children she supports.

Alice is a friendly and enthusiastic speech pathologist who is committed to building positive clinical partnerships with the clients and families she works with.

She has a passion for supporting those with diverse needs and coming up with creative and functional strategies to support individuals.

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Sioned King

Speech Pathologist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Australian Catholic University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Sioned

Early intervention
Literacy
Feeding (eating and swallowing)
Play-based therapy

Learn More About Sioned

Outside of work Sioned enjoys playing social sports with friends, watching AFL, exploring Melbourne's coffee culture, and spending time with friends, family, and her kittens.

Little Stepping Stones for me celebrates the unique journey of each child's development, embracing their growth in a collaborative and supportive environment. Each stepping stone is a milestone that is acknowledged and celebrated as a step towards achieving their goals.

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Maegan Miller

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Australian Catholic University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Fine motor and gross motor skills
School readiness
Social skills & play skills

Outside of her professional work, she enjoys playing footy, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Maegan

Learn More About Maegan

Maegan is a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist with a deep passion for creating engaging and supportive environments that empower individuals to reach their full potential.

Known for her empathetic and caring nature, she works to foster trust and connection with those she supports, ensuring each person feels understood and valued.

Maegan strives to make a lasting impact on the lives of her clients, guiding them through challenges and celebrating their progress.

Little Stepping Stones to me is about embracing and celebrating the uniqueness of every child, creating environments that respect their differences and focus on their strengths.

It’s about working collaboratively with the child and their support team, always moving towards the child’s goals, while valuing each small step of progress along the way.

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Lora Guirguis

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (LaTrobe University)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Lora

Emotional regulation
Fine and gross motor development
Play-based therapy
Sensory Processing
Routine setting and goal planning

Little Stepping Stones represents the small but powerful progress that happens when a child feels safe, seen, and supported. It’s about creating a space where every step—no matter how small—is celebrated, and where families feel heard, encouraged, and included in the journey.

Learn More About Lora

Outside of work, Lora enjoys nature walks, reading poetry, and spending time with family and friends.

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Samara

Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Hons.) (University of Queensland)

Skills Passion & Clinical Interests

What Little Stepping Stones Means to Samara

Early intervention
Sensory processing
Emotional regulation
Fine and gross motor skills
School readiness

It emphasises the progress made (no matter how big or small) when working towards achieving meaningful, client-centred goals. Therapy does not often happen overnight, so celebrating wins no matter the size helps build confidence, independence, and motivates children and their families to keep going.

Learn More About Samara

Samara has experience supporting children with developmental, sensory, and physical needs. She believes therapy should be fun and engaging and is passionate about working collaboratively with children and their families to achieve their goals. Samara also has a strong interest in research and is interested in pursuing this further in the future with a particular focus on paediatrics.

Outside of work, Samara enjoys spending time with her friends, keeping active, and going to the beach.