Newcastle Speech Pathology

Newcastle Speech Pathology Supporting children and adults across Newcastle & the Hunter with caring, evidence-based Speech Pathology. 💙
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29/12/2025

As the year wraps up, we just want to say thank you.

Thank you for trusting us with your communication journey, especially on the big, tired, and hard days.

We see the real effort behind every session, the home practice, the tiny wins that mean everything.

This year, we’ve watched kids learn to speak clearly, teens grow in confidence, and adults step into new conversations.
And next year, we’re growing too, welcoming new team members and more support for our families.

From all of us at Newcastle Speech Pathology, here’s to 2026, because everyone deserves to be heard.

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our team! ✨🎄Wishing our families, clients, and community a warm, safe, and joy-filled Christmas....
25/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our team! ✨🎄

Wishing our families, clients, and community a warm, safe, and joy-filled Christmas. ❤️

22/12/2025

NSP Christmas Party Wrap-Up 🎄🎳

Bowling, big laughs, and the best way to celebrate an amazing year together.

Excited for more in 2026 ✨

17/12/2025

Just popping our Christmas wishlist here 🎄✨
Speech Pathologist edition

Inspo from @‌coastalpaediatrictherapy

💬 Ever wondered what adult speech therapy actually looks like?It’s not just for kids, and it’s never a one-size-fits-all...
17/12/2025

💬 Ever wondered what adult speech therapy actually looks like?

It’s not just for kids, and it’s never a one-size-fits-all approach.

At Newcastle Speech Pathology, we personalise every session to your goals, lifestyle, and communication needs. Whether it’s feeling confident in meetings, reconnecting socially, or refining clarity, we’re here to help you speak with ease. 💙

✨ Read our blog to learn how adult speech therapy can make a difference.
Click here: https://www.newcastlespeechpathology.com.au/post/struggling-to-speak-up-or-be-understood-why-adult-speech-therapy-in-newcastle-might-be-the-answer

16/12/2025

What happens when you give our team a phone and one rule: PASS IT ON! 👀

🎄 Christmas Closure 🎄Our clinics will be closed from 19th December – 11th January as our team takes a well-earned Christ...
15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Closure 🎄

Our clinics will be closed from 19th December – 11th January as our team takes a well-earned Christmas break.

We’ll reopen on 12th January, ready for another great year ahead! 💙

Wishing our wonderful families a safe and happy holiday season. 🌟

12/12/2025

Tiny wins matter. 🌱

Even a small bite, a smell, or simply touching a new food is progress.

Every “I’ll try” builds confidence, connection, and calmer mealtimes. 💛
Let’s celebrate the effort, not the plate.

If mealtimes still feel hard, book a friendly 10-minute chat with one of our team.

Books fuel vocabulary you can use for food and feelings. 📚🍒Try tonight:Read a short summer/holiday storyPause and ask: W...
10/12/2025

Books fuel vocabulary you can use for food and feelings. 📚🍒

Try tonight:

Read a short summer/holiday story

Pause and ask: Who was there? Where were they? What might happen next?

Sprinkle those new words into dinner chat

Try saying:

“These cherries are so juicy – just like the juicy story we read!”

Gentle boundary:
If reading at the table feels too busy or distracting, read just before dinner, then chat about the story while you eat.

🌞 Comment with your favourite summer book so we can add it to our list!




Simple choices can build independence and reduce mealtime stand-offs. 🍇🥭Try tonight:“Would you like grapes or mango with...
09/12/2025

Simple choices can build independence and reduce mealtime stand-offs. 🍇🥭

Try tonight:
“Would you like grapes or mango with dinner?”

Keep it simple:

Offer one learning food (something new or less preferred) alongside familiar, safe foods

Keep portions small and low-pressure

Your job vs their job:
“I decide what’s on offer and when we eat; you decide whether to eat and how much from what’s on your plate.”

Gentle boundary:
You don’t need to cook separate meals or use bribes. Offer the same meal to everyone and let your child choose what they’ll eat from what’s there.

💡 Save this as your go-to script for calmer, more confident mealtimes.

09/12/2025

Phones down, family up! 📴✨
Just 15 mins of device-free time can make dinners calmer, chats longer, and smiles bigger.

Try it tonight:
📌 Phones in a bowl
⏲ Timer for 15 mins
🎵 Soft music if you like

Say: “For the next 15 minutes, it’s just us.” 💛
Keep it short, simple, shame-free, connection comes first!

💡 Challenge: Try this for 3 dinners this week and see the magic happen.


Festive gatherings can be a lot for little nervous systems. Familiar foods and planned breaks help them stay calm and re...
08/12/2025

Festive gatherings can be a lot for little nervous systems. Familiar foods and planned breaks help them stay calm and regulated.

Try tonight:

Pack a comfort plate (their safe foods)

Choose a quiet spot they can return to

Seat them near a trusted adult

Say this:
“Your comfort plate is here. Breaks are okay; come back when you’re ready.”

Gentle boundary:
They decide whether and how much to eat, with no pressure or bargaining.

Share this with family before the big lunch.



Address

95 Union Street
Newcastle, NSW
2303

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Website

http://www.newcastlespeechpathology.com.au/

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Our Story

From humble beginnings, Newcastle Speech Pathology has grown under the leadership of Alison and Ashley McDonald into one of the most reputable Speech Pathology practices in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Our team are passionate about seeing our clients and their families not just survive, but thrive! We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy, and our experienced clinicians work to meet their clients exactly where they’re at to make meaningful and lasting change in their situations.