Cass Hinchcliffe Speech Pathology

20/10/2025

Children who can rhyme, clap out word parts, and hear beginning sounds build strong reading foundations early on.

A speech pathologist can help build phonological awareness through fun, play-based activities — helping to prepare for kindergarten.

14/10/2025

As a speech pathologist with a team of allied health assistants supporting local children and their families, I’m a proud advocate for multidisciplinary team care.
It can be tricky in remote, rural, and regional areas to bring a wraparound team together, but so worthwhile.

14/10/2025

Recognising Allied Health Professions Day today - we’re stronger together 🤲🏻

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25/09/2025

08/09/2025

The spring school holidays start in three weeks!

This can be a great time to give your child’s communication skills a little extra support.

We have spots available for:
🔹 Daycare visits
🔹 One-off assessments
🔹 2 or 3 day intensives (working on speech sounds, comprehension, or phonics)

Bookings can be arranged via email cass@chspeechpathology.com.au.

05/09/2025

YKNR has got me thinking again - Words In = Words Out…
Allison Tait shares that kids “will need to write hundreds of thousands of words by the time they finish year 12. It’s incredibly difficult to do that on an empty tank and the fuel for writing is words. The more you read, the more you understand about how stories work and the more words you have to put in that tank.”

Home YKNR: Your Kid’s Next Read podcast and Facebook community talk books and reading for children of all ages.

03/09/2025

Today is Indigenous Literacy Day — a celebration of stories, cultures, and languages.
This year’s theme, "Strength in Our Stories: For Now & Future Generations," highlights the power of storytelling to connect and inspire.
Let’s listen, learn, and celebrate First Nations voices today and every day.

https://www.ilf.org.au

02/09/2025

This week, we’re celebrating women’s health week—I’m especially proud to work alongside Ms. Mac and Katie, dedicated Allied Health Assistants.
Their care, creativity, and support help local children build confidence as they work towards their communication goals.
Let’s look after their health too, by keeping kids home if they’re not well!

29/08/2025

Look at Dr Emma go! 🙌🏻
Supporting expression and emotional connection through visual communication - Happy Speech Pathology Week Emma Watkins

28/08/2025

Day 5 of Speech Pathology Week 💬
Research indicates that 10-20% of high school students have language-based communication difficulties.

We want them to be able to make the most of opportunities that come their way - speech pathologists can help with:

▶️ Vocabulary needed for assessments;
▶️ Deeper understanding of class texts;
▶️ Cues and scripts for social interactions;
▶️ Organising written responses.

Do you know an adolescent who could benefit from this support?
cass@chspeechpathology.com.au

26/08/2025

✨ Speech Pathology Week ✨
Today’s topic is Empowerment Through Communication – that’s what I have the privilege of watching when kids find their voice.
Whether it’s asking for their fav song again, joining in a game, showing what they’ve learnt in class, ‘negotiating’ for dessert, or telling a story at home…communication builds confidence.

26/08/2025

Happy Speech Pathology Week 💬
Gunnedah’s Namoi river isn’t flooding at the moment - it’s great to see everyone’s smiling faces back at school and in clinic.