Communicate Better Speech Pathology

20/11/2025

Exciting News for the Limestone Coast! 🌟

Heather has recently completed the Hanen (Learning Language and Loving It) facilitator training, and she’s thrilled to bring this incredible language development program to our region! 🎉

Designed specifically for early childhood educators, this program helps you build strong, practical, play-based strategies that support children’s communication, confidence, and social connection. 💬❤️

Whether you’re working in childcare, kindy, or preschool, Heather can support you to embed these evidence-based practices into your everyday routines and interactions.

If you’re passionate about nurturing little learners and strengthening language development in your setting, this is the perfect opportunity!
�📩 Send a message to find out how your team can get involved.

Let’s work together to help children across the Limestone Coast learn language and love it! 🌈✨

15/11/2025

Today we were so privileged to share the Christmas Pageant with some truly amazing families. 🎄✨

Community access is so important, and it was wonderful to see so many smiles and joyful moments. It was especially special to provide a quiet, sensory-safe space for our little people to wave to Santa.

A huge thank you to everyone in our community who respected our signage and helped keep the space clear; your support makes days like this possible. And a big shout-out to Amelie and Jorjia for generously volunteering their time.

We can’t wait to do it all again next year. ❤️

14/11/2025

Just one more sleep until the Mount Gambier Christmas Pageant! 🎄✨ Our team has been busy setting up, and we’re all feeling the festive excitement. We’re especially looking forward to watching the parade in a safe and sensory-friendly way, making sure everyone can join in the fun. See you there!

11/11/2025

The most magical time of the year is almost here, and our team has created a special resource to help everyone in our community enjoy the pageant day! ✨

We're excited to share our Mount Gambier Christmas Pageant Social Story, a simple guide designed to help children and adults know what to expect on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

This story uses simple language and photos to walk readers through the experience, from arriving at Commercial Street to seeing the amazing floats and even waving to Father Christmas!

Knowing what to expect can help reduce anxiety and ensure a fun, positive experience for everyone in a busy environment. We hope this resource brings joy and confidence to all our community members!

➡️ https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4V5sABJw/fBsmGas68ehOyV112phh1g/view?utm_content=DAG4V5sABJw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=recording_view

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who might find it helpful. Let's make this year's pageant the best and most inclusive one yet!

Written by Heather
Pictures by Amie
Voice recording by Jorjia

Check out this Presentation designed by Caitlin.

10/11/2025

🎉⭐️ Big Congratulations to Bri 🎉⭐️

We are so proud to share that Bri has officially finished placement with Communicate Better Speech Pathology, and she’s not going anywhere!

After months of showing up with heart, skill and passion. Bri will be joining us as a speech pathologist. Her thoughtful approach, strong clincal foundation and genuine connection with children and families make her the perfect fit for our team.

Please join us in congratulating Bri on this milestone and welcoming her into her new role. We’re absolutely thrilled to have her continue making a difference within our community. 👏💕

04/11/2025

🎄✨ Inclusive Christmas Cheer! ✨🎄

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been working closely with the Mount Gambier Council to make this year’s Christmas Pageant more accessible for the amazing children and families we support.
To ensure everyone can enjoy the magic of the parade in a way that feels safe and comfortable, we’ll be offering a quiet, sensory-friendly viewing space right here at our office.

Families and siblings are warmly invited to join us and experience the joy of the pageant together, without the crowds and noise.
Let’s make this festive season one to remember, for every child 💫

23/10/2025

✂️✨ Let’s Hear It for Hair! ✨✂️

Getting a haircut can be a big deal, especially for some of the children we support. That’s why we LOVE "Big Kids Way" and their empowering video, "Let’s Hear It for Hair!"

Join superhero Zavi Wavy and friends as they take kids (and grown-ups!) through a fun, step-by-step haircut journey using clear language, visuals, and loads of encouragement. It’s all about making haircuts feel safe, predictable, and even… exciting!

Whether you're a parent, educator, or therapist, this is a fantastic resource to support children who experience sensory sensitivities or anxiety around haircuts. Because every child deserves to feel confident and in control, even in the barber’s chair 💛

🎥 Watch it here:

The Big Kids Way is here to help young kids, including those on the autism spectrum, plus their parents/caregivers with getting a haircut! Through easy to follow…

21/10/2025

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15/10/2025

🐾 Dog Safety Starts with Understanding! 🐾

Did you know that most dog bites are preventable and often happen because we misread a dog’s body language?

That’s why I’m loving the *I Speak Dog* song! It’s a catchy, kid-friendly way to teach everyone how to recognise when a dog is feeling happy, scared, or needs space. Whether you're a parent, educator, or dog lover, this song is a brilliant tool to help children (and adults!) learn how to interact safely and respectfully with dogs.

💡 Key messages from the song:
- Dogs use their bodies to “talk” and we just need to learn their language!
- A wagging tail doesn’t always mean “I’m friendly”
- Give dogs space when they’re eating, sleeping, or hiding
- Always ask before petting and let the dog choose!

Let’s raise a generation of dog-smart kids who know how to stay safe and build trust with our furry friends. 🐶❤️

🎧 Listen to the *I Speak Dog* song and share it with your community, it is fun, educational, and could prevent a bite!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

02/10/2025

We are proud to share that Lailah has successfully completed placement for her certificate III in Allied Health Assistance as part of her year 12 studies. During her time with us at Communicate Better she bought enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine passion for supporting our clients. We have loved supporting Lailah to develop her skills in a practical setting.

Congratulations Lailah your hard work and commitment has paid off, and we know you’ll continue to achieve great things in your journey within allied health. 🎉💫🙌🏻

22/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that Bri Bates will be undertaking her final rostered placement at Communicate Better over the next 7 weeks. We are very excited to be gaining another speech pathologist in our community. 💕💫

09/09/2025

Amie has been very busy today, creating a mealtime communication board. Meals are a great time for modelling AAC in a fun and engaging way while your child eats.