Our Team
Lacey Jarvie (Ayre)
Lacey is the founder and director of Ayre Allied Health, a speech pathology service born from a desire to create a supportive, collaborative space for individuals with communication differences and their families. Ayre Allied Health was established to provide high-quality, individualised therapy that empowers clients, respects lived experiences, and supports meaningful, functional outcomes across the lifespan.
Lacey holds a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Newcastle and is currently completing a Master of Autism, due for completion in 2026. She is ADOS-2 trained and has participated in multidisciplinary autism assessments for individuals of all ages, contributing her expertise in communication and social interaction to support accurate, strengths-based diagnostic processes.
With clinical interests in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), social communication, literacy, and complex communication needs, Lacey draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches to tailor therapy to each person. Her approach is grounded in respect, and genuine collaboration.
Lacey has undertaken extensive professional development, including training in Sounds-Write, HANEN – More Than Words, LAMP Words for Life, MYO Munchee, PEERS for adolescents, and Feeding Therapy Australia.
Outside of her work at Ayre Allied Health, Lacey enjoys spending quality time with family and friends and getting outdoors with her energetic lab-border collie, Onix.
DIRECTOR & SPEECH PATHOLOGSIT
Tahnee Hawkins
Tahnee is our amazing Administration Officer here at Ayre Allied Health. With a strong passion for delivering excellent customer service, she is always ready to assist with any questions or concerns that may arise. Tahnee brings valuable experience from her previous roles in allied health administration and account management, ensuring smooth and professional support for our clients and team.
Outside of work, Tahnee enjoys spending quality time with her partner and two children, heading off on camping adventures, keeping active at the gym, and relaxing with a good book.
ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Mikhaila Tamplin
Mik is a paediatric Occupational Therapist with over four years of experience across the allied health sector, supporting children and families to build skills, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
Mik has worked with children and young people aged 2 to 18 years, delivering therapy that is individualised, graded, and goal-focused to each child’s unique needs. Mik has a strong passion for sensory processing and trauma-informed care, and she is committed to providing therapy that is neuroaffirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive. Her approach prioritises safety, respect, and connection, creating a supportive therapeutic environment where children feel understood, valued, and empowered to be themselves.
Mik’s practice is child-led and relationship-based, driven by evidence-informed frameworks and ongoing professional development. She has completed extensive training, including DIR®/Floortime™, and continues to pursue further learning to ensure high-quality, contemporary care for children and families. Mik values collaboration with families, educators, and other professionals, recognising that meaningful progress occurs when therapy is embedded within a child’s everyday environments. Her goal is to support children to develop the skills they need to participate confidently at home, school, and in the wider community.
Outside of work, Mik enjoys spending time with her partner and three pets (two dogs and a cat), gaming, playing guitar, and getting outdoors camping/4x4ing whenever possible.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST