Each month Mediplacements would like to recognise one of our locums for their personal achievement and commitment to the Healthcare service.

Name: Maree Andrews

Profession: Speech and Language Therapist

Where are you from? Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Current Locum position?
Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), Grade 6.

What do you like about your job?
I love to chat, socialise and interact with people. Which is great, as one of the most important parts of my role is to maximise the communication and/or swallowing function of individuals with an impairment impacting these areas.

It is very rewarding to be able to give a ‘voice’ and advocate for someone, even in a small way, who is vulnerable and needing help and support.

Personal achievements within your role?
I have been very fortunate that I have been able to work with many inspiring patients and clinicians who challenge me to continue to develop as a therapist.

I am very excited to take on this new adventure and begin working in a health system different to what I am familiar with. I am also looking forward to mastering the local accent!

How do you unwind from work?
I am a typical girly girl! I love going out with my friends, dancing, shopping or watching a great film but my guilty pleasure is trashy, celebrity gossip and reality television. I am addicted to The Only way is Essex (TOWIE!!) and can’t wait to see how the Maria/Mick/Gemma relationship is going to play out! Shu-Up!