Holistic Healthcare Speech Pathology
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Holistic Healthcare Speech Pathology

Helping adults eat, drink and communicate with confidence

Evidence-based speech pathology for adults and young people aged 16+ with swallowing and communication difficulties. At home, in the community and by telehealth across the Central Coast, with our Wyong clinic opening in January 2027.

Make a referral Call 1300 901 217

Three ways to see us

In clinic Opening January 2027

Suite 3, 10/5 Dulmison Ave, Wyong

Mobile visits

At home, in supported accommodation, day programs and the community

Telehealth

Video sessions from wherever suits you

Our services

Personalised assessment and therapy, built around each person's goals, values and daily life. We work with adults and young people aged 16 and over.

Swallowing & mealtimes

Swallowing assessments, Mealtime Management Plans, texture and fluid advice, support for age-related swallowing changes, staff training and eating and drinking with acknowledged risk (EDAR).

Speech & language

Support for unclear speech, smooth speech (fluency), finding and understanding words, and reading and writing, including aphasia and dysarthria.

Cognitive-communication

Strategies for memory, attention, planning and conversation after brain injury, stroke or with dementia.

Voice

Assessment and therapy for voice disorders and changes in voice quality, loudness or stamina, including for people who rely on their voice at work.

AAC

Communication devices, apps, boards and books: assessment, device trials, set-up and training for the people around you.

Social communication

Conversation skills and confidence in social, work and community settings.

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Who we help

Adults and young people aged 16+ living with a wide range of conditions and disabilities, and the families, support workers and teams around them.

  • Stroke
  • Acquired brain injury
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Dementia
  • Progressive neurological conditions
  • Motor neurone disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Ageing and age-related swallowing changes
  • Voice disorders
  • Genetic and developmental conditions
  • Intellectual disability
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD
  • Mental health conditions

How it works

  1. 1

    Send a referral

    Use our online form, email or call. Clients, families, support coordinators and health professionals can all refer.

  2. 2

    We get in touch

    Our team contacts you within 7 days to talk about goals, funding and the best place to meet.

  3. 3

    Assessment & report

    A thorough assessment of swallowing and/or communication, followed by a written report outlining our findings, recommendations and plan.

  4. 4

    Therapy & support

    Therapy, plain-language plans and resources, and close work with the team around you.

Opening January 2027

Our new Wyong clinic

Calm, comfortable rooms with leafy views, designed to help you feel at ease. You'll find us on Level 3 at Suite 3, 10/5 Dulmison Ave, Wyong (in the ING building), with on-site parking. Mobile and telehealth appointments continue as usual.

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Clinic room with green sofa, armchair and large window The clinic building at 10/5 Dulmison Ave, Wyong, with on-site parking

Our approach

Person-centred

Your goals, preferences and choices come first, including your right to make informed decisions about your own care.

Evidence-based

Assessment and therapy grounded in current research and clinical experience.

Working as a team

We work closely with families, support workers, allied health professionals, support coordinators and GPs.

Clear information

Plain-language plans and easy-to-use resources for clients and the people who support them.

Support coordinators and health professionals

We see self- and plan-managed NDIS participants, private clients and Medicare GP care plan referrals. We provide assessments, Mealtime Management Plans, plan review and progress reports, and assistive technology recommendations. Referrals are acknowledged within 7 days.

Go to referral form

Meet the team

A small, experienced team led by Principal Speech Pathologist Samantha Kirk.

About us

Work with us

We're growing. Speech pathologists who love adult caseloads and flexible work, we'd love to hear from you.

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