Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology

01/09/2026

Big school is just around the corner — let’s get ready! 🌟

Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel like a BIG step for little ones (and their families!).

Ready, Set, Kinder! is here to make getting ready for school fun, positive and confidence-building.

Across six fun-filled sessions over the first two weeks of the Term 3 school holidays, your child will learn through play, connection and engaging activities designed to build the skills they’ll use every day at school.

And parents, we haven’t forgotten about you! After each one-hour session, you’ll spend 15 minutes with us learning practical strategies and activities you can easily continue at home.

✨ Build confidence.
📚 Develop important school-readiness skills.
🤝 Make connections.
🎉 Have fun while learning!

Starting school in 2027? Give your little one a positive head start and help them walk through those school gates feeling ready, confident and excited for what’s ahead.

Ready, Set, Kinder! — let’s get school ready together!

30/08/2026

🎉 Six sessions. Plenty of fun. A whole lot of confidence!

Getting ready for ‘big school’ should be exciting — and that’s exactly what our School Readiness Program is all about!

Across six fun-filled sessions during the school holidays, our experienced Speech Pathologists will help your child build the skills and confidence they need for a positive start to school.

Expect play, connection, early literacy, social learning and lots of smiles, all in a fun and supportive environment. Plus, families will receive a take-home workbook and practical strategies to keep the learning going at home.

👧🧒 Perfect for children aged 4 turning 5, or 5 turning 6, who are starting school in 2027.

Give your little one the confidence, skills and support they need to feel Ready, Set, Kinder!

www.hmspeech.com.au

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26/08/2026

We're so excited to introduce Ready. Set, Kinder! 🌟 – a Speech Pathology-led school readiness program designed for children starting Kindergarten in 2027.

Across the September school holidays, your child will build confidence while developing the communication, early literacy and social skills that support a smooth transition to school.

Through fun, engaging, play-based sessions led by our experienced Speech Pathologists, they'll learn, grow and make new friends along the way.

Places are limited, so we encourage you to book early!

Contact us today on 02 7238 9050 to find out more.

24/08/2026

Communication creates possibility💙

This Speech Pathology Week, we're celebrating the power of communication to connect us with the people and moments that matter most.

Whether it's building relationships, expressing needs, sharing ideas or simply enjoying everyday conversations, communication opens doors to greater confidence, independence and belonging.

At Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology, we're proud to support children and adults in finding communication strategies that work for them—because everyone deserves to be heard.

18/08/2026

✨ Come behind the scenes with us!

From the moment you walk through our doors, our goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where every client feels comfortable, valued and cared for.

Our passionate team is here to support every client to build confidence, develop new skills and work towards their individual goals — while making therapy engaging, positive and enjoyable.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology!

📞 02 7238 9050
🌐 www.hmspeech.com.au

11/08/2026

🌟 Meet Elise! 🌟

We're excited to welcome Elise to the Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology team as our new Administration Assistant, covering maternity leave.

As one of the friendly faces you'll see when you visit the clinic, Elise will be helping to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes while providing a warm and welcoming experience for our clients. She's looking forward to getting to know our wonderful community and becoming part of the HM family.

A few fun facts about Elise:
• Coffee order: A strong almond milk flat white
• Favourite food: Anything potato-related
• Favourite way to spend a weekend: At the beach with her family
• Dream holiday: A historical tour around the UK

If you're visiting the clinic, be sure to say hello and help us give Elise a warm Hastings Macleay welcome! We know she'll be a wonderful addition to the team.

03/08/2026

🌟 Meet Josie! 🌟

We're excited to introduce the newest member of the Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology team, Josie, our Graduate Paediatric Speech Pathologist.

Josie is passionate about helping children build confidence, achieve their communication goals, and make a positive impact in their everyday lives. With a caring nature and a genuine love for working with children and their families, we're thrilled to have her as part of our team.

When she's not in the clinic, you'll likely find her at the beach, catching up with friends over brunch, enjoying a good book, or dreaming of a trip to the Seychelles!

Please join us in giving Josie a warm Hastings Macleay welcome in the comments below! 💙

28/07/2026

Did you know speech pathologists do so much more than help children with their speech? 💙

Swipe across to discover four things you might not know we can help with!

From supporting stroke recovery and swallowing difficulties to helping people living with Parkinson's disease communicate, speech pathologists work with people of all ages to improve communication, confidence and quality of life.

Every person is different, which is why we tailor our therapy to each individual's goals and needs.

Which one surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments! 👇

24/07/2026

✨Service Spotlight✨

Your voice is an important part of your everyday life. It helps you connect with family and friends, express yourself, and be heard. When your voice changes or isn't working the way it should, it can have a real impact on your confidence and quality of life.

At Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology, we provide personalised, evidence-based assessment and therapy for:

• Voice disorders, including vocal fatigue, muscle tension dysphonia and vocal fold paralysis
• Upper Airway Dysfunction
• Parkinson's disease voice treatment using LSVT LOUD® and The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program

Whether you've noticed changes in your voice, experience vocal fatigue, or are looking for specialised support for a neurological condition, our experienced Speech Pathologists are here to help you find a treatment plan that's right for you.

If your voice isn't what it used to be, we're here to help you find it again.

Contact our team today to book an appointment or visit our website via the link below to find out more:
https://www.hmspeech.com.au/

22/07/2026

✨Our Children's Waitlist Is Now Open! ✨

Thanks to our growing team and a new Speech Pathologist joining us soon, we're excited to open our children's waitlist.

If you've been considering speech pathology support for your child, now is the perfect time to register your interest. Places will become available as our new clinician commences, and we'd love to help more local families access the support they need.

Get in touch with our friendly team today to join the waitlist or learn more about our services.