Speechcare

29/04/2026

We are proud to be piloting our newest and most exciting project yet. We have already rolled out this project in 4 settings and the message is clear: daycares and kindies need strong, strategic, integrated whole class support and educator consultation. Is your centre feeling overwhelmed? Are you a speech pathologist looking to make a difference on a larger scale? For more information, email kim@speechcare.com.au Thank you to and

17/04/2026

Kim had immediate availabiltiy for kindy and daycare-based sessions in Brisbane’s Northside. Kim brings a wealth or neurodiversity-affirming experience and knowledge and works with families, educators and clients to strengthen relationships and confidence.

16/04/2026

Kim has immediate availability for Kindy and Daycare visit in Brisbane on the Northside. Kim has a passion for early years supports and has over 14 years’ experience. Not to mention she’s just a darn good person! She has availability on Tuesdays and Thursdays (for now!)

13/04/2026

BREAKING NEWS
New study finds more evidence against ABA therapy:
Studies focused on ABA fail to disclose conflicts of interest and are often used to promote ABA practice despite the autism community actively protesting the use of ABA.

(COI = conflict of interest)

“This study is a five-year update of a 2020 study that found widespread but rarely reported financial COIs among ABA researchers.

In our updated study, we found that 78% of authors had a COI.
Some worked in ABA clinics, some offered paid consulting to other ABA providers, and some did both.

Almost all papers (93%) had at least one author with these kinds of connections. But very few (8%) mentioned any COIs, and only 2% of papers stated that the authors worked as ABA providers or consultants.”

For families looking for help this is important. To avoid harm, therapy MUST be affirming.

This means we do not:
1. “Teach social skills” (eg teach masking)
2. “Use bribery to get words” (eg withold items until a child speaks)
3. Try to reduce autistic behaviours (eg aim to reduce stimming)

What we do:
1. Help child and adults find authentic connections through play and interests
2. Communicate in the way that feels most comfortable for them
3. Use sensory supports whenever they are required
4. Assume competence, but do not remove support options
5. Educate others about neurodivergence and needs
6. Support all stakeholders to learn and grow with our clients
7. Build self-advocacy skills

If you are concerned about your therapy, speak to your therapist or email us for a free discussion kate@speechcare.com.au

Researchers’ false, incomplete, or missing disclosures of conflicts of interest (COIs) can introduce bias into research, can erode public trust in research find...

13/04/2026

Are you our next staff member? We have expanded and are on the hunt for an experienced allied health or medical receptionist to join our team. Our admin are the backbone of our clinics and are the first voices you hear and faces you see. For this reason, we focus on excellent, trauma- informed care and responsive communication

08/04/2026

02/04/2026

Speechcare is growing and I’m looking to connect with the right clinicians- not just fill a role.
If you’re an experienced Speech Pathologist or OT around Logan / Daisy Hill, Wynnum, Carina or Northlakes and surrounds, and you’ve been feeling like the way we currently do things in our field isn’t quite it… we should probably talk.

I’m especially interested in people who care about:
- Inclusion in a real, everyday sense (not just reports and recommendations)
- Working in kindies and schools, alongside educators
- Consulting and clinical work
- Supervision (giving and receiving)
- Neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed, holistic practice
- Doing work that actually shifts things, not just manages them

I’m also looking for an experienced, neurodiversity-affirming Speech Pathologist based in Daisy Hill.

The important bit:
I’m not trying to slot someone into a pre-written job description.
I want to connect first, see if we align in values and thinking, and then build something that works for you.

What I’m creating is a bit different:
• flexible, independent work
• strong connection to a best-practice clinician network
• a focus on projects, innovation, and doing things better
• all the systems and structure there to support you (without the usual constraints)

You’ll have autonomy, but you won’t be on your own.

If you’re curious, or even just a bit restless in your current role, send me a message. Happy to start with a conversation and see where it goes.
kate@speechcare.com.au

01/04/2026

Rainbows, puppies and good vibes at our Carina clinic! Bring on the Easter break! We will be closed for the long weekend. Stay safe and take a moment to breathe

30/03/2026

For a long time, we’ve seen the gap between how autism assessments should feel… and how they often do.

We’ve just been approved to work alongside The University of Queensland on a research project exploring this space — and for us, this isn’t about research for research’s sake.

It’s about making assessment safer, clearer, and more useful for the people actually living it.

24/03/2026

Do you think you might be neurodivergent and want to connect with others in a safe space? This event is supported by Social Mums Club and sponsored by Speechcare. We provide free and non-judgemental support, guidance and a listening ear.

19/03/2026

We have officially launched our newest initiative, The Connected Child Project.
Working alongside our early years educators and parents, we are bringing high-quality, evidence-based embedded supports to a centre near you. If you would like to know more about how we work to empower teams around children to support access to learning, play and friendships, email kim@speechcare.com.au or jump online www.speechcare.com.au and complete our contact form. We are proud to partner with and our local community to ensure a better future for our youngest generation