About Us
Samantha Malfitano
Director and Principal Speech Pathologist
Samantha is the Director and Principal Speech Pathologist at Kids and Cubs Clinic, founded in 2022. Samantha completed her Bachelor of Applied Sciences: Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney (2016) and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
She is an experienced paediatric clinician, having developed a range of skills in her roles at Liverpool Hospital NSW (2017-2022) for the assessment and treatment of children with communication, feeding and developmental difficulties. She has provided services for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse clients and families, ex-premature babies, and has worked extensively and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams alongside Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paediatricians, Neonatologists and teachers.
Samantha has special interests in the clinical areas of complex speech sound disorders and early language development. She has received extensive training and mentorship by professors in the area of severe speech sound disorders, and offers differential diagnoses, second opinions, and treatment of these complex speech disorders, such as Childhood Apraxia of Speech and severe phonological disorders.
Samantha is accredited in the Sounds-Write program to treat literacy difficulties, and The Lidcombe Program Consortium training for the treatment of stuttering. She has attended additional training targeting play, feeding, and language skills. Samantha is a strong advocate for working collaboratively with her client’s family and alongside their other health professionals as a team. She ensures to provide quality, evidence-based services to her clients in order to reach their goals.
In her spare time Samantha enjoys travelling to new places or going for walks.
Natalie Catubig
Speech Pathologist
Natalie joined the Kids and Cubs Clinic team in 2026. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Speech Pathology) at the University of Sydney in 2025 and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Natalie has experience working with children across a range of settings, including school and clinic environments. She has supported students with speech, language, and literacy needs, and has worked collaboratively with teachers and families to enhance children’s participation in everyday activities. Natalie is committed to evidence-based and family-centred practice and engages in ongoing professional development to support her clinical growth.
Natalie has a strong interest in early language development and school-aged literacy. She is passionate about delivering engaging, individualised therapy that builds children’s confidence and supports their communication in everyday contexts.
In her spare time, Natalie enjoys watching movies and spending time with family and friends.
Sandya Hariharan
Speech Pathologist
Sandya joined the Kids and Cubs team in 2026. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Health) at the University of Sydney and her Master of Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney. She is also a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Sandya has experience providing both individual and group-based therapy, as well as telehealth services, across a range of clinical settings. She has worked with clients across a variety of areas, including speech sound difficulties, language and literacy difficulties, fluency (stuttering), Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), and paediatric feeding difficulties.
Sandya is formally trained in The Spalding Method and has a particular interest in school-aged language and literacy development, as well as CAS.
Sandya values a client-centred approach and enjoys building strong relationships with her clients and their families.
Outside of work, Sandya enjoys visiting her local cafes and going on long walks with her partner.
Our Team
Samantha Malfitano
Director and Principal Speech Pathologist
Samantha is the Director and Principal Speech Pathologist at Kids and Cubs Clinic, founded in 2022. Samantha completed her Bachelor of Applied Sciences: Speech Pathology at the University of Sydney (2016) and is a registered member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
Lucy Smith
Speech Language Pathologist
As a speech language pathologist at Kids and Cubs Clinic, I provide evidence-based assessment and intervention services to children with various communication disorders. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including psychologists, occupational therapists, and educators, to deliver holistic and individualized care to our clients.
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Funding
NDIS
- Self-managed funding
- Plan-managed funding
Private Health Insurance
- Please consult your private health provider to determine eligibility and rebate amounts.
Medicare
- Chronic Disease Management plan (previously known as Enhanced Primary Care plan)
- Please discuss Medicare funding options with your GP