Miss Melissa Ridd

Melissa (Melba) Ridd is an early career academic and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist. She gained most of her clinical experience working with children and families in interprofessional health teams in the Northern Territory. She became involved in the clinical supervision of allied health students in 2013, fueling a passion for high-quality clinical education.

Melba has held executive roles within the NT branch of Speech Pathology Australia since 2012 and is an active member of the Australian & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE).

Melba’s academic role involves teaching, research, and supporting the growth of the rural and remote health workforce through quality student clinical placements in the NT. Her teaching philosophy is that: Learning takes place in settings which are interactive, engaging, inclusive, and co-constructed. Melba believes that learners should be nurtured and guided through transformational, memorable, and emotive learning moments.