At Optiform, we focus on helping you to understand what support and services are available to you.

Our Speech Pathology Team continues to accept new referrals and enquiries; however, a waitlist does apply.

Our Occupational Therapy and Behaviour Support Caseloads and Waiting Lists remain at capacity.

You are welcome to complete one of our Enquiry Forms.  We would also suggest contacting other local service providers.

You can also contact us by:

   Phone (03) 5334 4402
  Email reception@optiform.com.au

 Mail PO Box 6094, Brown Hill VIC 3350 

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334 Humffray St N
Brown Hill VIC 3350

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109 Victoria Street
Ballarat East VIC 3350

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Registered to provide services for people via Medicare, NDIS, TAC, DVA, Worksafe and Private Health Insurance.

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Dana Cohen

Speech Pathologist

Dana completed a Master of Speech Pathology at Federation University in 2024.

Dana has experience working across a range of speech pathology settings, with a particular interest in adult communication and voice disorders. She has gained experience in areas including dysphagia, voice and upper airway disorders, acquired brain injury (ABI), aphasia, and other acquired and progressive conditions. Dana has also worked within a specialist voice clinic, supporting adults with a range of voice and upper airway presentations.

Dana has undertaken additional professional development in counselling skills for people with aphasia, and values supporting clients to navigate communication difficulties and the impact on their daily life and participation.

Alongside her adult work, Dana has experience in paediatric speech and language, AAC, early intervention and neurodiversity. Her background as a teacher informs a collaborative and patient-centred approach to therapy which focuses on providing accessible, meaningful therapy and helping clients develop skills that translate to functional outcomes.

Dana offers online appointments on a Monday, with limited wait times currently available.

QUALIFICATIONS  // Bachelor of Arts. Graduate Certificate in TESOL. Master of Primary Teaching. Master of Speech Pathology

AREAS OF INTEREST // Speech Sound Disorders, Voice Disorders, AAC, Aphasia, Neurological Disorders, Early Intervention and Neurodiversity.

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