Small changes, big impacts
About The Ripple Project
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The Ripple Project is an exciting, innovative approach to improving the lives of children by teaching early educators how to;
Identify speech, social, and language delays;
Improve daily interactions in education settings;
Provide parents with information so they can support communication development at home.
National data suggests that one in four children starting kindergarten, may start with a speech or language disorder! But in so many regions across Australia, it is even higher. This can have a negative ripple effect for the person's life and community. The Ripple Project has been created by Amy Pollitt, Speech Pathologist, with the support of Kelly O’Shea, Tarro Public Principal and Carolyn Wilson, Transition Support Teacher. The Ripple Project was created as an idea to help improve Tarro’s AEDC results for vulnerable children. Amy has worked collaboratively with two amazing preschools that are trying to change that ripple effect, Woodberry Community preschool and Beresfield Community Children’s Education Centre. They have been integral to the success of the creation of the training modules. You can find out more about our amazing results here!
National data suggests that one in four children starting kindergarten, may start with a speech or language disorder! But in so many regions across Australia, it is even higher. This can have a negative ripple effect for the person's life and community. The Ripple Project has been created by Amy Pollitt, Speech Pathologist, with the support of Kelly O’Shea, Tarro Public Principal and Carolyn Wilson, Transition Support Teacher. The Ripple Project was created as an idea to help improve Tarro’s AEDC results for vulnerable children. Amy has worked collaboratively with two amazing preschools that are trying to change that ripple effect, Woodberry Community preschool and Beresfield Community Children’s Education Centre. They have been integral to the success of the creation of the training modules. You can find out more about our amazing results here!
Easy Accessible
All continuing education is provided online so you can complete the courses at your own pace.
High
Quality
All courses are developed by a CPSP speech pathologist in collaboration with Early Educators.
Practical
Learning
The courses have been designed for Early Educators. There are loads of practical examples and case studies.
Affordable and Efficient
The courses can be completed as a team, or as individuals. The courses are affordable and accessible.
Our Team Are
#speech pathologists | #presenters | #collaborators | #advocates
We will help you and your team create an environment for all children to become effective communicators
Meet Our Team
Amy Pollitt CPSP Speech Pathologist
Amy is a dedicated Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with a rich professional journey spanning many years. With a strong commitment to community connection, Amy believes in the importance of every child having access to speech pathology to discover and express their voice.
Amy serves as the paediatric speech pathologist at Hunter ENT and extends her impact as an international consultant. Her approach to assessment and intervention is characterized by creativity, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to using the latest evidence for optimal outcomes.
Having always worked in Private Practice, Amy's passion lies in collaborating with families and educational settings. She firmly believes that these partnerships create a profound ripple effect, significantly enhancing a child's communication system.
Amy's love for sharing knowledge is evident in her engaging presentations and her continuous pursuit of innovative ways to disseminate valuable insights. With a dedication to excellence and a heart for fostering communication skills in children, Amy is not just a speech pathologist – she's a catalyst for positive change.
"I am one of those weird people that LOVES presenting and public speaking. I want to share my knowledge to make big effect of change for our children with communication disorders"
Amy Pollitt
CPSP Speech Pathologist
"Too many children are on waitlists. Working creatively and collaboratively we have discovered a way to help all children improve their communication and interactions with their educators."
Ruth Davies
CPSP Speech Pathologist
Ruth Davies CPSP Speech Pathologist
Time flies when you’re having fun! Ruth has been a certified practicing speech pathologist since 1988 and her passion for supporting children who have difficulties communicating is as strong as ever. With experience across health, education and private practice settings, Ruth knows the difficulties families and educators have in accessing the right support services. She has always focused her energy on ‘sharing the love’ and knows that access to good, evidence-based information gives a child’s community the confidence and skills to best support a child in their own environment.
Gone are the days of her non-airconditioned health department pool car traveling the backroads of NSW to work with children and their dedicated early educators in small rural and remote communities! Online learning platforms have made knowledge and resources so much more accessible to us all. Ruth is excited to make the best of connecting with people online and, through The Ripple Project, to continue her quest to help educators build knowledge and develop skills to support communication in all children.
Introducing Our Pioneering Team: Early Education All-Stars from the Pilot Program!
The Ripple Project have partnered with some amazing early education centres, Woodberry Community Preschool and Beresfield Child Care Centre. Both centres allowed the Ripple Project to film within their centres and collaborate with their staff. Areas of need were identified and workshoped with these two amazing centres. We got some AMAZING results from the pilot program. Check it out!
Recommend this to early educators
Now know referral pathways
Improved confidence
Will improve children's communication
Meet The Early Education Team
Michelle Curtain
Director of Woodberry Community Preschool
"The Ripple Project will provide Educators with short and precise videos that can be watched and implemented into our everyday play with children. This will give us the skills to assist children with their language development and to give us the confidence in being able to talk to parents about their child. We need to work together with families to ensure the best outcomes for all children."
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Meet the Early Education Team
Jacqueline Mills
Director of Beresfield Child Care Centre
"As early educators, we strive to make a difference to children's lives by creating safe, positive learning environments. We work collaboratively with families to achieve positive outcomes for children, and having the knowledge and skills on how to help children and families who are having language challenges will be invaluable in strengthening children's opportunities for success."
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