Justine Hancock

Senior Speech Pathologist

Justine is based in our Kununurra clinic and services in the East Kimberley Region.

BIOGRAPHY

Justine grew up in Perth but has come to love the slower pace and relaxed lifestyle of the Kimberley, which she now calls home.

She has a Bachelor in Science however, made the transition to study Speech Pathology due to her love for helping others and working with children. She completed a university placement in Kununurra where she quickly fell in love with the region, it’s people and adventurous lifestyle.

Justine has experience working in the NDIS and public sector and has worked across the East and West Kimberley. Now based in Kununurra, she recently joined the team at Calm and Connected in 2026 and is passionate about supporting people achieve their speech and language goals. She particularly enjoys working in the areas of literacy, paediatric feeding and speech sound development.

Outside of work, Justine enjoys chasing waterfalls, camping, spending time with family and friends, reading a good book or practicing yoga. She also enjoys sharing her love of movement as a Pilates instructor.

Justine headshot

APPROACH

Justine’s approach to therapy is warm, friendly and built around connection. She believes that people learn and communicate best when they feel safe and are having fun. She takes the time to get to know each person and their family and what matters most to them. Her sessions are play-based and holistic with strategies that fit into everyday routines at home, school and in the community.

Justine works closely with families, educators and other health professionals, and she values celebrating wins, either big or small. She is mindful of the importance of culturally responsive practice and is passionate about bringing quality speech pathology services to regional and remote communities.

CERTIFIED IN

  • Master Degree of Speech Pathology in 2019
  • Sounds~Write Practitioner Training, Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation, 2021
  • Hanen It Takes Two to Talk, The Hanen Centre, 2021
  • Basic Key Word Sign Workshop, KWN Australia, 2021
  • Language Acquisition through Motor Planning, Liberator, 2021
  • Cervical Auscultation in Paediatric Dysphagia, Thuy Frakking and Kelly Weir, 2023
  • Learn to Play Therapy Foundation, Karen Stagnitti, 2024
  • Perth Children’s Hospital Simulated Paediatric Feeding Workshop, PCH, 2025
  • McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Workshop, Dr Michael Crary and Giselle Carnaby, 2025