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Hills Speech & Learning Centre We are a speech pathology service that assists children of all ages and abilities in developing their communication and academic skills. www.hslc.com.au

Hills Speech and Learning Centre’s speech pathology service assists children of all ages and abilities in developing their communication and academic skills. We are registered to provide support for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Our high-quality intervention programs are evidence-based and stem from the latest research, and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of your child. We believe that families are the centre of a child’s world and can be empowered to support their children—hence, we deliver individualised services to support families in participating in all aspects of their child’s therapy to achieve positive outcomes. We provide individual, peer and group-based intervention services which suit children with a range of different abilities and needs. In addition, we offer training in the form of informative and hands-on workshops to those wishing to up-skill their staff or community. Our services are available throughout the week from Monday to Saturday. Our waiting times are also kept to a minimum, so you won’t be put on a waiting list and forgotten!

29/09/2026

Enjoy the Spring break, slow down and have fun together!
Simple tips:
-Chat about what you’re doing
-Read a favourite book together
-Play games and take turns
-Get outside and talk about what you see
-Ask simple questions and give your child time to respond

Most importantly, have fun and connect!

Clinic reopens on the 12 th of October.

Wishing all our families a happy and relaxing break! 💕

20/09/2026

Confidence grows through everyday moments. Here are a few easy ways to help your child feel capable, valued and confident:

Listen and give them time
Let your child finish their thoughts without rushing or correcting them.

Celebrate effort, not perfection
Try saying, “I love how you kept trying!” rather than focusing only on the outcome.

Offer choices
Giving your child small choices eg “Would you like the red cup or blue cup?”aa this helps them feel independent and in control.

Build on their strengths
Notice what your child enjoys and does well, and create opportunities for them to shine.

Avoid comparisons
Every child develops at their own pace. Focus on your child’s individual progress.

Model positive self-talk
Let your child hear you say things like, “That was tricky, but I’ll keep trying.”
Please remember small moments of encouragement can make a BIG difference to a child’s confidence!

To all the families supporting a child who is struggling with communication, speech, language or development.You don’t h...
10/09/2026

To all the families supporting a child who is struggling with communication, speech, language or development.
You don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure or simply need someone to talk to, reach out. Asking for support is a strength.

You and your child deserve support, understanding and care.

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads! Thank you for being your children’s biggest supporters, listeners, and cheer...
06/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads!
Thank you for being your children’s biggest supporters, listeners, and cheerleaders. Your encouragement and connection make such a difference in their communication and confidence.

29/08/2026

HSLC Tips for Feeding Fussy Eaters😊
Is your child a very picky eater?
Tips:

Take the pressure off. Remember not forcing your child to eat. A relaxed mealtime can help children feel more comfortable exploring foods.

Eating is a 32 step process. Let your child explore touching, smelling, licking or playing with a new food can all be steps towards eating it.
Offer one “safe” food include at least one food you know your child usually enjoys alongside less familiar foods.
Eat together : children learn by watching us. Let them see you enjoying a variety of foods without pressure to copy.

Keep offering as it can take many exposures before a child accepts a new food. Keep trying without making it a battle.

Focus on progress, not perfection. Even a tiny step, like tolerating a new food on the plate, is progress!

If your child has a very limited diet, gags or chokes, avoids entire food textures, struggles to chew, or mealtimes are consistently stressful, book a speech pathology feeding assessment to asses their feeding skills.

Gratitude Week at HSLC last week!Feeling extra grateful for the little things that make our paediatric speech pathology ...
16/08/2026

Gratitude Week at HSLC last week!
Feeling extra grateful for the little things that make our paediatric speech pathology world so special. The beautiful connections with our little clients, their families, and the incredible progress we get to celebrate together.

A little sprinkle of gold to celebrate gratitude, kindness and the joy of helping children find their voice.

Children who struggle to read aloud often continue to struggle when reading silently. Reading fluency is more than speed...
05/08/2026

Children who struggle to read aloud often continue to struggle when reading silently. Reading fluency is more than speed—it's accurate word recognition, appropriate pacing, and expressive reading, all of which support comprehension.

Tips for building reading fluency:
• Read together every day for 10 minutes.
• Model fluent reading before asking your child to read.
• Encourage repeated reading of familiar texts.
• Choose books at the child's instructional level(not too easy, not too difficult).
• Focus on accuracy first, then fluency.
• Celebrate effort and progress, not perfection.

With explicit teaching, regular practice, and encouragement, children can develop stronger reading fluency and confidence.

As speech pathologists, my role involves supporting the language, phonological awareness, and literacy skills that underpin successful reading.

13/07/2026

Today was the day when my beautiful mother, Neelam Sethi, left us four years ago. Her kindness, compassion, and generosity continue to inspire me every day.

In her loving memory, I would like to give back to the community by offering 50 free 15-minute telephone consultations for parents or caregivers who have concerns about their child's speech, language, communication, or feeding.

If you feel this could help your family, please send me a private message to book a consultation. I hope this small gesture honors my mother's legacy of caring for others.

Forever loved, forever remembered. ❤️

06/07/2026

Winter break is here!
Keep speech and language skills growing with a few simple activities:

-Chat during mealtimes
-Read a book together every day
-Play games that encourage turn-taking and conversation
-🎵 Sing songs and nursery rhymes.
Have a safe break!
Clinic reopens on 20/7

30/06/2026

Social skills grow through everyday moments.

Here are some simple tips:
Encourage eye contact and active listening without forcing it.
Take turns during games and conversations.
Talk about feelings using books or real-life situations.
Practise greetings, sharing, and asking for help through pretend play.
Celebrate small social successes with specific praise, like "I loved how you waited for your turn!"

Remember, social skills develop over time with practice, patience, and positive experiences. Every small step counts!

Address

Westmore Drive
Sydney, NSW
2125

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61423967919

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