About us

A small team of skilled, experienced speech pathologists who genuinely care, supporting adults and young people aged 16+ across the Central Coast.

Our story

HHSP is a well-established Central Coast practice. Sam Kirk first joined the team after many years of caring for people and leading teams in the Central Coast Local Health District, wanting to support people and families in their everyday lives. The practice is now under Sam's leadership as Principal Speech Pathologist and Director, with a clear focus: warm, skilled and personal care, in the places that matter most to our clients, built on strong relationships with clients, families and local services.

Today, we're a team of skilled, experienced clinicians supporting adults and young people aged 16+ with swallowing and communication difficulties. We see clients in their homes and communities and by telehealth, with our Wyong clinic opening in January 2027. We take the time to get to know each person, and we work closely with the families, support workers and health teams around them.

What person-centred care means to us

• Emotional support
• Physical comfort and safety
• Clear information, communication and education
• Continuity through transitions in care
• Coordinated care and teamwork
• Access to the right care when it's needed

Our team

Samantha Kirk

Principal Speech Pathologist & Director BSpPath(Hons), MSPA, CPSP

Sam is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a long career in public health with the Central Coast Local Health District. She has worked across all of the district's public hospitals in a range of senior and leadership roles, across emergency, intensive care, acute and geriatric medicine, neurology, cancer care and rehabilitation. That breadth of experience gives her deep expertise in swallowing, neurological communication disorders and complex care.

Wanting to do more for people beyond the hospital walls, Sam moved into community practice and now leads HHSP, bringing that same level of skill into homes and communities across the Central Coast. She is passionate about person-centred care, working closely with families and support teams, and making speech pathology practical, respectful and easy to access.

Outside work, Sam is a busy mum of three boys (and two Labradors!) and loves staying active. Her favourite part of the job is working alongside clients and their families, helping everyone build the confidence and skills to communicate and connect.

Coming soon

Senior Speech Pathologist

Joining us in 2027

We're growing our team and look forward to introducing our new Senior Speech Pathologist in 2027.

Simone & Danielle

Practice Administration & Office Managers

Simone and Danielle keep HHSP running smoothly. They're your first point of contact for referrals, bookings, rescheduling and invoices, and are always happy to help.

Skilled and experienced

Our team is made up of skilled, experienced speech pathologists. We're Speech Pathology Australia members, Medicare registered, and hold current NDIS Worker Screening clearances.

Part of your team

We regularly work alongside other allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists and behaviour support practitioners, as well as support coordinators, SIL providers and GPs.

Locally based

We live and work on the Central Coast and know the local services and community well.