Therapy That Meets Your Child Where They’re At
Who We Are
Talknest is a mobile paediatric allied health service built on connection, trust, and community.
We’re people who genuinely care, showing up with purpose to support your child’s communication, regulation, independence, and confidence in the ways that matter most.
Our approach is calm, personalised, and grounded in the belief that every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and capable in their everyday life.
We work closely with families, educators, and support teams to create meaningful progress, whether that’s saying a first word, building emotional regulation skills, developing independence in daily routines, or feeling more confident at school.
We support families across Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs, and offer telehealth services Australia-wide. When you work with Talknest, you’re not just accessing therapy, you’re joining a team that’s genuinely invested in your child’s growth every step of the way.
Our Team
Moumin Shepherd
Director
Moumin manages the day-to-day operations at Talknest, supporting children, families, and schools across Melbourne’s western and north-western suburbs, including Moonee Valley, Caroline Springs, Melton and surrounding suburbs.
He is the first point of contact for families, schools, and early learning centres, managing enquiries, onboarding, and coordinating services across homes, kinders, and schools. Moumin oversees clinician scheduling and administration, ensuring services run smoothly from intake through to ongoing therapy.
He works closely with the clinical team to support consistent, high-quality service delivery, while managing invoicing, systems, and the behind-the-scenes operations that keep Talknest running.
Marjana Hussien
Head Speech Pathologist
Marjana is a certified practising Speech Pathologist who is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Before qualifying as a Speech Pathologist, Marjana worked for several years as a Speech Therapy Assistant in school settings, where she gained extensive experience supporting neurodiverse students and collaborating with educators and families. This foundation shaped her commitment to creating inclusive and affirming environments for every communicator.
Marjana has a special interest in speech sound disorders, language intervention, early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and literacy development. She believes in celebrating each individual’s unique communication style and works alongside families to make therapy meaningful, practical, and empowering.
Outside of work, Marjana enjoys reformer Pilates, fitness, and spending time at the beach. She values balance, connection, and continuous growth, both personally and professionally, as part of her holistic approach to supporting clients and their families.
Speech Pathologist
Joining the TalkNest team soon
We’re currently growing our speech pathology team to support more families across Melbourne.
Occupational Therapist
Coming soon
TalkNest is expanding to include occupational therapy services to support children more holistically.
Our Approach At TalkNest
We believe therapy should feel purposeful, practical, and built around your child.
Support isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every child is unique, and so is the way we work alongside them. We take a child-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach that focuses on building trust, confidence, independence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.
We prioritise goals that truly matter to your child and family, whether that’s communicating needs, regulating big emotions, building independence in daily routines, developing fine motor skills, forming friendships, or feeling confident at school.
We work closely with families, educators, and support teams to ensure that what happens in therapy carries into real-world environments where your child learns, plays, and grows.