Speechability

11/10/2026

Did you know that Christmas is just around the corner? 🎄📚

Why not add a few wonderful books to your child’s Christmas list this year?

Reading together is about more than finishing the story. It’s the chats, questions, picture discussions and new words along the way that help support your child’s language and early reading skills.

Reading just one picture book a day can expose a young child to around 78,000 words in a year. That’s a lot of language learning packed into a few cosy minutes together!

A new book can be a gift that keeps giving, long after the wrapping paper is gone. 🎁💛

The 78,000-word figure is an estimate from international research, not an Australian word-count study. Australian guidance recommends reading together every day and talking about new words.

Sources: Logan et al. (2019); NSW Department of Education.

01/10/2026

🌊🐠 We’re diving into learning today! 🐠🌊

Our preschool group is all set for an under-the-sea sensory adventure! 🐙🦀🐳

Through fun, hands-on play, we’ll be supporting:
✨ Early language – building vocabulary, following directions and using language to communicate
🤝 Play skills – exploring, sharing, turn-taking and developing imaginative play
💬 Pragmatic skills – conversation, social interaction and communicating with others
🌈 Sensory regulation – exploring textures and sensory experiences to support engagement and participation

We love creating playful opportunities where children can learn, connect and communicate — because when learning feels like play, amazing things can happen! 💙

🐚 Small steps… big communication goals!

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06/07/2026

✨ July School Holiday Availability! ✨

Thinking about booking a speech and language assessment for your child? We have a small number of last-minute initial assessment appointments available during the July school holidays.

If you’ve been wondering about your child’s speech, language, communication, literacy, or feeding skills, this is a great opportunity to get started without taking time away from school.

Early support can make a real difference, and we’re here to help every step of the way. 💙

📅 Limited appointments available – be quick!

📧 To book or find out more, email [email protected]

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05/03/2026

✨ Exciting Friday news! ✨

We now have a limited number of before-school appointments available at our Terrigal clinic, starting from next week.

These spots are perfect for families wanting to fit speech therapy into busy school schedules while still supporting early progress.

📧 If you’re interested, please email [email protected] to secure a spot.

⏳ They won’t last long!

02/03/2026

🌟 Big Medicare Update for Families!!

More children and young people can now access speech pathology rebates.

Medicare has expanded eligibility for diagnosis and treatment support for children and young people under 25 with a wide range of developmental disabilities and communication needs.

💡 What’s new?

More conditions now covered, including
stuttering, speech sound disorders (articulation, phonological, childhood apraxia of speech), cleft lip/palate, hearing impairment, Down syndrome, FASD, Fragile X, cerebral palsy, and many more.

✅Up to 8 Medicare‑rebated assessments (per lifetime) to support diagnosis.

✅Up to 20 Medicare‑rebated therapy sessions (per lifetime) once diagnosed.

✅GPs, paediatricians, and specialists can now refer directly for both assessment and treatment.

👶 Who is eligible?

Children and young people who:
are under 25, have a Medicare card,
are not admitted to hospital, and
have a valid referral from a GP or specialist.

🗣️ What this means for families

This expansion makes it easier to:
access early assessment,
receive timely speech pathology support,
reduce out‑of‑pocket costs, and
coordinate care with your GP and other professionals.

💛 Speechability is here to help

14/01/2026

✨ Meet Tess! ✨

We’re excited to introduce Tess Wilson, Speech Pathologist, to the Speechability team 💬

Tess is passionate about supporting children to build confidence in their speech, language, and social communication, and brings warmth and creativity to every session.

Welcome, Tess — we’re so glad to have you! 💙

Tess will be based at our Terrigal clinic this year.

We still have limited spots available (mainly within school hours). You can enquire via email [email protected] or make a free discovery call via our website.

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23/12/2025

✨ BIG NEWS for 2026! ✨

We’re excited to announce NEW Speech Pathology openings at Speechability – Terrigal Clinic 🎉

Meet Maddy 💛
A passionate speech pathologist who brings creativity, joy, and heart into every session. With a love for early intervention, Maddy supports little voices to grow into confident communicators—because progress is about so much more than words 🌱

🎭 Creative & playful therapy
🧠 Experience in autism, ADHD, speech & motor speech disorders
🤝 Family-centred, collaborative approach
💫 Confidence. Connection. Communication.

📍 Terrigal Clinic | 2026 bookings now open [email protected]
✨ Limited spots available — get in early!

12/12/2025

✨ A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our wonderful families! 💖

Tonight we celebrated another amazing year at Speecahbility, cherishing the laughter, milestones, and memories we’ve shared together. Your support means the world to us, and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you in 2026. We have some exciting things in store — keep an eye out! 🎉

From all of us at Speechability, we wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄

08/12/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Speechability Family, Natasha! 🌟

We’re so excited to introduce, our newest Speech Pathologist, joining the team at our Kincumber clinic!

Her therapy style is warm, family-centred, strengths-based, and deeply collaborative.

Before becoming a speechie, Natasha spent over 10 years working as a musician and voice teacher—where her passion for communication and self-expression truly began. She brings this creativity into her practice every day, empowering clients to find their voice and advocate for themselves.

Natasha has special interests in early language development, disability, Autism, DLD, AAC, and neurodiversity-affirming care. She’s trained in advanced Key Word Sign, LAMP, infant feeding, and Neurodivergence with co-occurring conditions.

Above all, Natasha is dedicated to building strong, meaningful relationships with clients and families to ensure therapy feels achievable and impactful.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll find her at the beach with her family—coffee in hand! ☕🌊



Please join us in giving Natasha a warm Speechability welcome! 💙

07/12/2025