A little about us.

Sunny Day Speech was established in 2020 by Georgia Payze.

Sunny Day Speech is a clinic based paediatric speech pathology service located in Unley, South Australia. We offer assessment and therapy sessions for children from 0-18 years.

We believe in the importance of building strong, trusting relationships to ensure positive results in therapy.

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Our Suns.

  • Director / Paediatric Speech Pathologist

    Georgia is a passionate and enthusiastic speech pathologist who thoroughly enjoys working with children to enhance their communication skills. She has had experience working in schooling, community and hospital environments with children whom have a variety of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Language Disorder and Phonological Speech Disorder. She completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Flinders University, Adelaide in 2016. Georgia cherishes the relationship building process of this profession, both with her clients and their families and teachers.

  • Speech Pathologist

    Isabella is a dedicated and passionate speech pathologist with a strong clinical interest in paediatric practice. She has experience working with children in the areas of expressive and receptive language, speech sound development, AAC, literacy and pragmatic social skills. Isabella is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based intervention and strives to create a supportive environment where children feel motivated to achieve their goals.
    She values the collaborative nature of her role, enjoying the opportunity to work closely with families to support their child’s communication journey and with educators to ensure strategies are carried over into the education setting.

    Isabella has completed the following courses/trainings:

    • More Than Words® - The Hanen Program®

    • Which Phonological Intervention Should I Choose? - Rebecca Reinking, Adventures in Speech Pathology

  • Speech Pathologist

    Georgia is a highly passionate and dedicated speech pathologist with a strong clinical interest in paediatric speech pathology. Georgia has had clinical experience working in the areas of speech, language and fluency and is an ambitious individual with a strong determination to deliver the best possible practice to her clients. She adores the rapport building process of the profession, creating trusting relationships with clients and their families as well as the rewarding nature of being able to help individuals become more confident communicators.

    Georgia has completed the following courses/trainings:

    • Graduate certificate in autism studies through Griffith University

    • Lucia Smith’s pragmatic language skills - assessment and treatment in school-aged children

    • Sounds Write First Phonics Program

    • Mariana Hennes: Understanding language in the classroom

  • Speech Pathologist

    Elise is a bright and bubbly speech pathologist who is passionate about supporting children and their families on their communication journey. With a warm and empathetic approach, she creates a supportive and nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Elise has experience across both private and public sectors of paediatric speech pathology and values holistic practice, working closely with families, educators, and other professionals in care teams, as well as supporting culturally diverse families. She provides evidence-based intervention in the areas of early intervention, speech, language, social communication/pragmatics, and AAC. Elise is passionate about the rapport building process to create strong, trusting relationships with children and their families, and she enjoys tailoring her sessions to meet each child’s unique needs and interests.

    Elise has completed the following courses/trainings:

    • Dr. Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)

  • Speech Pathologist

    Caitlin is a warm and dedicated speech pathologist with a strong interest in paediatric practice. She has clinical experience across speech, language, AAC, early language development, and fluency. Caitlin is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based intervention tailored to each child’s needs. She values building strong, supportive relationships with families and loves being part of each child’s journey as they grow and develop their communication skills.

    Caitlin has completed the following courses/trainings:

    • More Than Words® - The Hanen Program®

  • Practice Manager

    Michelle is the first friendly face to greet you at our practice. With her warm smile and caring nature, she helps families feel comfortable and at ease from their first visit. With more than 25 years of experience in the health industry, she combines deep knowledge with a genuine commitment to supporting both families and staff. Behind the scenes, Michelle’s organisation and attention to detail keep everything running smoothly. She supports our therapists, coordinates schedules, and ensures clear communication with families and education settings, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

  • Speech Pathologist

    Isabella is a passionate speech pathologist with a range of experience working with children in the areas of literacy, speech, language, pragmatic/social communication and AAC. She is passionate about supporting early language development and building relationships with children and their families to effectively support communication development. Isabella is specifically interested in literacy, speech and early language. Isabella is passionate about helping children build confidence in their communication and celebrating their progress along the way.

  • Zoe is a warm and bubbly speech-language pathologist. She believes in meeting each child where they are, tailoring her approach to support them in ways that are meaningful and relevant to their everyday lives.

    With a love for all areas of speech pathology, Zoe brings enthusiasm and energy to every session, drawing on a broad clinical skill set to address communication, language, literacy, and beyond.

    At the heart of her practice is a strong belief in the power of collaboration, working hand in hand with families to celebrate each child's strengths and support them to thrive in the moments that matter most.

    Zoe has completed the following courses/trainings:

    • Which Phonological Intervention Should I Choose? - Rebecca Reinking, Adventures in Speech Pathology

    • Sounds Write First Phonics Program

  • Resident Retriever

    Meet Frankie Keenan, our much-loved golden retriever who visits Sunny Day Speech from time to time. Frankie is always a favourite with the children (and parents) and brings so much joy to the clinic.

    If you spot Frankie at Sunny Day Speech, be sure to give her a smile and a gentle pat.

Our Values.

At Sunny Day Speech, we believe in making all of our families and sunshines feel a sense of warmth and care. Staying up to date with the latest evidence is a priority of ours to enable the children to thrive.

 

  • At Sunny Day Speech, we believe that trust is the foundation of all relationships. A trusting relationship provides a sense of safety. Our caring and loyal clinicians work hard to establish these relationships early in the process with the children and families.

  • Sunny Day Speech prides itself on Evidence Based Practice to ensure quality results for all children. Staff engage in frequent personal development workshops and training to ensure that we are seeking the best clinical outcomes.

  • As the name suggests, warmth is a key value here at Sunny Day Speech. We want our families to feel like sunshine when they leave the clinic.

  • At Sunny Day Speech, we offer personalised speech pathology services tailored to each child’s unique needs. By creating a warm, welcoming environment and using bespoke therapy approaches, we ensure every session is meaningful, helping children thrive in their communication journey.

 
 

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