Meet Laura

I am the Director of Vocal Performance Centre, a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist, performer, and certified yoga instructor.

I have extensive experience in helping clients reach their communicative potential as a speech pathologist. I have completed additional training in voice therapy, singing, upper airway and breathing pattern disorders, and gender affirming voice training. When working with clients, I draw upon more than 25 years of experience and training in the performing arts as a singer, actor, and (questionable) dancer.

Since officially launching Laura Kennedy Speech Pathology in 2020, I have worked exclusively with adults and children with voice disorders or vocal concerns. This includes singers, actors, professional voice users (e.g., teachers), and other professionals who rely on their voice.

With a background in musical theatre and opera, I combine creativity and evidence-based practice to help performers reach optimal vocal performance.

It’s an absolute pleasure to offer voice training to gender diverse people, including peri-operative support to clients seeking voice feminisation/gender affirming vocal surgery.

I regularly lecture at a number of local Universities and provide professional development and workshops for various local and national companies.

Away from the clinic, I can be found at a theatre, the gym or out and about with my husband and two young daughters.

Meet Kirby

Hello! My name is Kirby, and I am a certified practicing speech pathologist.

My experience spans across generalist private practice with adults and paediatrics, as well as working in both private and public hospitals.

I have a passion for delivering general voice therapy, working with occupational voice users, and providing gender-affirming voice training. I also provide therapy for middle airway disorders such as laryngeal hypersensitivity, chronic cough, and inducible laryngeal obstruction. I am dedicated to supporting people with laryngeal conditions to reach their goals and full vocal potential.

I am proud to be a member of several professional organisations, including the Laryngology Society of Australasia, the Australian Voice Association, and Speech Pathology Australia. I am committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research by frequently attending webinars and professional development sessions.

In addition to voice I have experience in managing dysphagia and fluency. I have a part time role at a public hospital servicing adult inpatients with a range of medical conditions such as respiratory conditions, stroke, and progressive neurological conditions. I have also worked as a casual academic at the University of Queensland.

When I am not at work, I enjoy exercising, reading books and learning Dutch.