Meet Spoke

Sarah Poke | Principal Speech Pathologist & Director | BSc, MSpPath, MSPA-CPSP

About

Since relocating to Victoria in 2017, Sarah has worked at a major tertiary hospital managing swallowing and communication difficulties across the continuum of care. This has included in acute, sub-acute and outpatient settings.

Sarah’s specialist area is the maximization of speech, swallowing and jaw function after treatment for head and neck cancer. She also has advanced skills in supporting clients with altered airways (tracheostomy and laryngectomy), and aims to partner with primary care teams to support these individuals to live well in the community.

What’s Important to Sarah

Sarah is passionate about providing evidence-based care to achieve best functional outcomes and reduce the impact of a client’s swallowing and/or communication difficulties on their day-to-day life.

She prioritises professional development and ongoing learning in order to be the best clinician she can be, and is a firm believer in the importance of clear and consistent education to maximise success.

When not working, you can find Sarah in the great outdoors - walking, running, hiking, gardening (trying!), or just enjoying time with her husband and little pup.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

    Bachelor of Science

    Masters of Speech Pathology Studies

  • SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA

    Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist

  • STATEWIDE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM

    Registered Provider

    Voice Aids & Laryngectomy Consumables

  • ANZHNCS

    Member of the Australian & New Zealand Head & Neck Cancer Society

  • ARK-J

    Amplification, Rehabilitation & Kinetics of the Jaw

    Completion of the ARK-J Program for trismus intervention