Madison Leung (Maddie)

Co-Director & Practice Manager

Originally from Hong Kong, Maddie moved to Canberra in 2018 to pursue her university studies at the Australian National University, where she obtained her bachelor's degree in Design. After graduation, she began working at a local hearing and speech clinic as the Speech Therapy Coordinator — an experience that sparked her interest in the field of allied health and in supporting the work of speech pathologists.

Over the past few years, Madidie has grown into a leadership role, drawing on her deep understanding of clinic operations and client care. She is passionate about building efficient systems that allow clinicians to focus on therapy while ensuring a warm, welcoming experience for families.

Maddie speaks fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga and pilates, and values continuous learning and personal growth.

Cassandra Perry (Cass)

Co-director & Speech Pathologist

Cassandra Perry (Cass) is a dedicated speech pathologist and co-owner of Brindabella Speech Therapy. She holds an undergraduate degree in Health Science and a Master’s in Speech Pathology from the University of Canberra.

Cassandra is a Mum to three girls and brings both personal and professional passion to her work. She has a special interest in literacy development and dyslexia, particularly within the neurodivergent population. Her approach is strengths-based, inclusive, and grounded in supporting each individual’s unique communication needs.

Cassandra is committed to creating a supportive, client-led, and empowering environment for the children and families she works with, helping them to build confidence and reach their full potential.

Lori Drennan

Team Leader – Senior Speech Pathologist

Lori Drennan is a dedicated speech pathologist and teamleader at Brindabella Speech Therapy. She holds a Master’s in Speech and Hearing Sciences from Washington State University and moved from the United States to Canberra in 2015. After more than a decade here, she proudly calls Canberra home.

Lori is a mum to two beloved greyhounds, enjoys spending time with her husband, and loves being in nature. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work and specialises in supporting adults with communication and swallowing difficulties, with particular interest in neurological conditions and stuttering.

With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, Lori is committed to empowering individuals to communicate confidently and maintain their quality of life. She values collaboration and works closely with clients, families, and healthcare teams to provide person-centred, functional care that makes a meaningful difference.

Rebecca De Costa

Assistant Team Leader – Senior Speech Pathologist

Rebecca is an experienced speech pathologist and AssistantTeam Leader at Brindabella Speech Therapy, holding a Bachelor of Health Science(Speech Pathology) from Charles Sturt University. With over a decade ofclinical experience since 2014, she has worked with clients across thelifespan, from young children developing early communication skills to adultsrecovering from brain injury or managing progressive neurological conditions.

Rebecca enjoys working with a mixed caseload and is passionate about helping individuals achieve their communication goals in ways that are meaningful to their daily lives. Her areas of interest include speech sound disorders, receptive and expressive language skills, voice and swallowing conditions, literacy skills, and adult communication rehabilitation. She takes an evidence-based, person centred approach, always tailoring therapy to each client’s needs and working closely with families and support networks.

Outside of the clinic, Rebecca enjoys reading and paddling with her dragon boating team, appreciating both the camaraderie and challenge of the sport as well as the creativity and calm that come with a good book.

Ysabell Uy

Speech Pathologist

Ysabell Uy is a passionate speech pathologist at Brindabella Speech Therapy, holding a Master of Speech Pathology from the University of Canberra. Originally from the Philippines, she made the big move to Australia to pursue her passion for supporting children’s communication development and confidence.

Ysabell enjoys working with paediatric clients and finds great joy in witnessing children reach milestones and helping families celebrate every success. She has a special interest in early language development and supporting minimally speaking autistic children. She takes a collaborative, play-based approach to therapy, believing that learning is most effective when it’s engaging and tailored to each child’s unique style. Fluent in both Filipino and English, Ysabell is able to connect with a diverse range of families and appreciates the richness of bilingual communication.

Outside of work, Ysabell is a proud dog mum and a homebody who enjoys playing piano, painting, and taking her dog for walks. She finds joy in creativity and calm, both in and out of the clinic.