The Speech Co

The Speech Co Enthusiastic Speech Pathologists bringing out the best in children by supporting their communication.

💜✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨💜 At The Speech Co, we are proud to be a clinic driven by women. Every single one o...
07/03/2026

💜✨ Happy International Women’s Day! ✨💜

At The Speech Co, we are proud to be a clinic driven by women. Every single one of our Speechies brings passion, care, and expertise to the work we do.

Today, we celebrate our clients, families, and community, but also the strength, dedication, and compassion of our own team 💪

From guiding little voices to supporting big dreams, we are inspired every day by the amazing women around us and the impact we can make together ✨

🌼 A little poem for our Parent and Carer Community 🌼 To the parents and carers showing up each day, In your own perfectl...
03/03/2026

🌼 A little poem for our Parent and Carer Community 🌼

To the parents and carers showing up each day,
In your own perfectly imperfect way.
We see the love in all you do,
The quiet strength that carries you.

The messy mornings, the late-night talks,
The tiny wins, the wobbly walks.
They all add up, they always do,
To kids who feel safe, loved, and adored by you.

So here’s a gentle little cheer:
You’re doing great, even on the 'tough' days here.
Take a breath, give yourself grace,
There’s magic growing in your place 💛✨

📣 Did you know that children who have difficulty saying certain speech sounds often find reading and spelling harder too...
26/02/2026

📣 Did you know that children who have difficulty saying certain speech sounds often find reading and spelling harder too?

Speech sound skills are closely tied to phonological awareness - the ability to hear and play with sounds in words - which is a key building block for strong literacy skills.

When a child can’t clearly hear, say, or break apart sounds, it can impact:
🗣 Sounding out words
🔤 Learning letter–sound links
❓ Spelling new words
📖 Reading confidence

The good news? Early intervention makes a huge difference.

Supporting speech sounds early strengthens the foundations for reading and writing, making literacy feel easier and less stressful down the track.

If you’re noticing unclear speech or tricky sounds, trust your gut. Getting support early is one of the best gifts you can give your child 💛 📚

🌈 Want to help your child become more flexible with food? Start with tiny, low-stress changes to other areas of their li...
24/02/2026

🌈 Want to help your child become more flexible with food? Start with tiny, low-stress changes to other areas of their lives.

Try things like:
🔹 Changing the bag they use for preschool
🔹 Changing the swimmer they usually wear to swimming lessons
🔹 Changing the hat they use at preschool
🔹 Changing the teddy or blanket they sleep with at night

Increasing change in their lives will foster flexibility, and in turn flexibility in their eating. Remember not to change everything at once. The goal isn’t to overhaul their life overnight.

The goal is one small, safe, supported change that your child can tolerate. If they can’t tolerate it, don’t change it.

Start tiny. Stay curious. You’ve got this. 💛

🌙 Sleep Disordered Breathing🌙Sleep is vital for your child’s health, but certain signs could indicate sleep disordered b...
19/02/2026

🌙 Sleep Disordered Breathing🌙

Sleep is vital for your child’s health, but certain signs could indicate sleep disordered breathing. Swipe across to see the signs to keep an eye out for ➡

💡 If you notice these signs, it may be a sign your child would benefit from an Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist or a Paediatric Dentist evaluation.

Build Language Through Play! 🧱Playing with blocks isn’t just fun, it’s a fantastic way to grow your child’s vocabulary a...
17/02/2026

Build Language Through Play! 🧱

Playing with blocks isn’t just fun, it’s a fantastic way to grow your child’s vocabulary and communication skills.

As you create towers or imaginative designs together, try modelling words like:
✅ Shapes, colours, and sizes: “Look at this tiny green block!”
✅ Action words: “Stack it up”, “Balance carefully”, or “Place it here”
✅ Location words: “The red block is under the blue one” or “Put this on top”

Simple conversations during play make learning natural and enjoyable. So grab those blocks and start building language one piece at a time! 💬✨

Stuck for inspiration on how to make speech practice at home fun? Don’t worry, we've got your back!Here are some playful...
13/02/2026

Stuck for inspiration on how to make speech practice at home fun? Don’t worry, we've got your back!

Here are some playful ideas you can fit into your daily routine to help get that extra bit of speech practice.

1️⃣ Sound Hunt 🔍 Find objects around the house that start with a target sound.
2️⃣ Mirror Talk 🪞 Make silly faces and practise sounds in the mirror.
5️⃣ Tongue Twisters 👅 Keep them short and silly: “Red rocket rocks!”
8️⃣ Echo Game 🗣️ Say a word, and have your child repeat it with a silly voice or gesture.

Need more ideas? Chat to your Speech Pathologist, they would be happy to help 🩵

If you have an upcoming appointment or are thinking of booking in for an assessment, you might be wondering what happens...
09/02/2026

If you have an upcoming appointment or are thinking of booking in for an assessment, you might be wondering what happens in an initial speech and language appointment... 💬

An initial appointment is a chance for us to get to know your child and your family.

During the session we:
🗣 Chat with you about your child’s history, communication skills, and any concerns.
👀 Observe and assess speech, language, social communication, and oral motor skills.
✅ Identify strengths, areas to support, and potential goals.
🤝 Provide recommendations, strategies, and next steps to help your child's progress.

Every child is unique, and this appointment helps us create a personalised plan to support your child's communication journey 🌟💛

🎉 Exciting news! If you’ve been following along for a while, you may have noticed two new wonderful additions to our tea...
05/02/2026

🎉 Exciting news! If you’ve been following along for a while, you may have noticed two new wonderful additions to our team. Please join us in welcoming Miss Mikayla and Miss Charlotte to the Speech Co family! 🩵

Both bring an array of unique experiences to our team and we can’t wait for you to get to see how amazing they are ✨ If you see them around the clinic, be sure to say hi and make them feel at home 🩵

Wishing all of our clients who are returning to school this week an amazing first week back! Here’s to new adventures in...
02/02/2026

Wishing all of our clients who are returning to school this week an amazing first week back! Here’s to new adventures in learning, making new friends, and embracing new challenges 😊🎒

Dinner battles with your little ones? 🍝😅You’re not alone! We love this wonderful storybook 📘"But I’m Not Hungry for My D...
29/01/2026

Dinner battles with your little ones? 🍝😅
You’re not alone! We love this wonderful storybook 📘

"But I’m Not Hungry for My Dinner" by Valerie Gent from Let’s Eat! Feeding Therapy (letseatfeeding.com.au)

This book gently shows parents how connection and trust can make the biggest difference at the dinner table. No bribes, no stress, just letting kids feel safe and curious with food.

It's perfect for parents of preschoolers who:
🍽️ Say “no” to everything on the plate
😔 Feel anxious around food
🥄 Need a little help finding joy in mealtimes again

We hope you love our book of the week as much as we do 🩵

Just a friendly reminder to our families that the clinic will be closed today due to the Australia Day Public Holiday. W...
25/01/2026

Just a friendly reminder to our families that the clinic will be closed today due to the Australia Day Public Holiday. We hope you have a lovely day, and we look forward to seeing you back in the clinic tomorrow (Tuesday) 😊

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Richmond Lowlands, NSW
2753

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+61245783096

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