Speech Pathology in Newcastle for Children, Families and NDIS Participants

Supporting children across Newcastle and the Hunter to build communication, confidence and literacy skills through personalised Speech Pathology and evidence-based therapy.

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Speech Pathology supports children to communicate confidently, understand language and participate fully at home, school and in the community. At Hunter Coast Therapy, our Speech Pathologists work with children and families across Newcastle and the Hunter region to develop practical communication skills through assessment, therapy and ongoing support.

We support children with a wide range of communication needs including speech delays, language development, literacy challenges and social communication differences. Therapy is personalised to each child and may take place in clinic, at school, at home or via telehealth where appropriate.

What is Speech Pathology?

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Our Speech Pathology
services include:

  • Literacy Development

  • Teacher and Educator Training

  • Late Talkers

  • Delayed or Disordered Speech Patterns

  • Stuttering

  • Autism Communication Support

  • Disability Speech Support

  • School Readiness

  • Parent Training and Workshops

  • Voice

  • Verbal Expression

  • Learning Difficulties

  • Developmental Delay

  • Assessment & Ongoing Intervention

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hunter Coast Therapy provides Speech Pathology services from our space in Adamstown, supporting families across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the wider Hunter region. Our Speech Pathologists work with children to support speech development, language skills, social communication and confidence in everyday communication.

  • Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy is a registered NDIS provider supporting participants across Newcastle and the Hunter region. Our Speech Pathologists provide therapy aligned with your NDIS goals, including communication development, social participation and functional communication skills. We can also provide reports and progress updates to support NDIS plan reviews and planning.

  • Speech Pathology helps children develop the communication skills needed for everyday life. Therapy may support speech clarity, language development, social communication, listening skills, understanding instructions, early literacy skills and confidence communicating at home, school and in the community.

  • Yes. Speech Pathologists support children experiencing speech delays, language delays or difficulties communicating with others. Therapy focuses on building speech sounds, improving understanding and expression of language, and developing communication skills that support learning and social interaction.

  • Yes. Hunter Coast Therapy supports children preparing for school with Speech Pathology programs that develop communication, listening, understanding instructions, storytelling, social communication and early literacy skills. Therapy can be delivered from our Newcastle space or in collaboration with families and schools across the Newcastle and Hunter region.

Contact Us

To get started with Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy at Hunter Coast Therapy, please complete our intake form.

This will provide all the information we need to accept and allocate your referral for Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy.

Our team will review your details and be in touch to discuss the most suitable therapy options for you or your child.