About
Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people experiencing communication disorders and swallowing difficulties.
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We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.
We offer assessment and evidence based therapy, education, groups, and specialised services including Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow clinics and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies.
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Our Philosophy
We exist to support people during every stage of life, to optimise people's ability to communicate and ensure swallowing safety & mealtime enjoyment.
Guided by compassion and the latest ethical and evidence-based practices,we empower our clients, families and communities to achieve their communication and/or swallowing goals and enhance their overall well-being.
Belonging
We respect & support. We celebrate our uniqueness & make people feel safe.
Partnership
Our team values the diversity of our skillsets. Our team challenges one another to reach individual & client goals. Our partnerships extend beyond mere clinical and professional connections.
Difference
We enable & advocate. We strive to make a positive impact & embrace change; staying ahead of the curve by implementing new technology & innovation.
Compassion
We empathise, recognise and accept our clients values & wishes.
What we do
Language
Delayed language or a language impairment can lead to a significant impact on someone's quality of life. It could be difficulty engaging or learning at school, or communicating with loved ones. At HM Speech we aim to build a supportive network and tailored plan to improve functional communication skills, comprehension and expressive language.
Social Communication
Every time we interact with somebody, we are intrinsically using lots of skills to make that interaction a success, e.g. sharing a conversation back and forth with someone we know well. Difficulties with social communication can negatively impact a person’s ability to participate in life’s daily activities. We can help to identify areas of social activities that are challenging and provide support.
Groups
At HM Speech we run groups for children and adults. These groups focus on providing a supportive environment for our clients to practice certain skills which they are working on with their therapists. Click read more for all the information you need.
Speech
At HM Speech we use the latest evidence based approach to treat speech sound disorders in children and speech impairments in adults. In adults, difficulties with speech can arise as a result of neurodegenerative disease, surgery, stroke or dementia.
Voice
Carly and her team work closely with local ENT surgeons to diagnose and treat voice disorders including muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), and upper airway disorders including vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) and chronic cough. Our clinicians are trained in evidence based programs for Parkinson's disease, LSVT LOUD ® and The SPEAK OUT! ® Therapy Program, developed by Parkinson Voice Project.
Swallowing
We provide assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders (dysphagia) for adults. Dysphagia can arise as a result of stroke, ageing, poor dentition, respiratory disease, neurodegenerative disease. In children we can assess various feeding difficulties arising from issues with muscle tone, coordination, anatomy or sensory integration.
Aged Care
Facilities
HM Speech works closely with older people in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF). As many people age, they experience changes to their swallowing and communication. We provide expertise in how to manage changes specifically in Dementia. We can provide tailored education to RACF's to ensure that staff members feel comfortable and confident when working with their residents.
Workshops for Teachers & Professional Voice Users
As a teacher or professional voice user, your voice is your strongest asset; something that you need to do your job. Carly offers 1 hour workshops for groups to maximise voice use and understand the best ways to protect your voice.
Children's Services
Literacy Skills
Reading
Writing
Phonological awareness skills
Social Communication
Turn taking
Engagement
Eye contact
Attention
Fluency
Stuttering
Eating
Sensory integration
Fussy eating
Transitioning to solid foods
Swallowing
Lactation Consultant Services
We have teamed up with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to provide support through any stage of your breastfeeding journey
Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Teaching skills to learn how to communicate via device
Speech & Language
Comprehension skills
Expressive language/verbal output
Producing sounds
Learning Sounds
Apraxia of Speech
Early Intervention
Language through play
Listening
Learning
Talking
Exploration & creativity
Engagement
Groups
Hanen 'Takes Two to Talk' ®
Hanen 'More Than Words' ®
Adult Services
Videofluoroscopy
Swallow Studies
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X-ray of the mouth and throat (pharynx) to aid in diagnosis of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), assist with swallowing rehabilitation goals, review food and drink consistencies
Language
Comprehension skills
Expressive language/verbal output
High level language e.g. problem solving
Communication treatment and support for Dementia, and conversation partner training
Voice
Voice disorders (e.g. vocal fatigue, muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fold paralysis)
Upper Airway Dysfunction
Treatment of voice in Parkinson's disease using evidence based treatment programs LSVT LOUD ® & The SPEAK OUT! ® Therapy Program by Parkinson Voice Project.
Swallowing
Assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders
Mealtime management plans for NDIS
Swallowing rehabilitation as a result of neurological disease
Aged Care Facilities
Education to staff on communication and swallowing disorders
Training on diet and fluid preparation
Education and training on IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative)
Dementia communication groups
Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Teaching skills to learn how to communicate via devices
Implementing picture based systems to aid communication
Flexible Endoscopic
Evaulation of Swallow
(FEES)
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FEES is a portable procedure to investigate swallowing disorders. We are qualified to pass a scope and perform speech pathology led FEES exams.
Speech
Fluency & stuttering
Motor speech impairments e.g. dysarthria (slurring speech) or apraxia post stroke
Groups
Adult social communication groups
Adult language groups
Parkinson's disease treatment groups; 'ParkinSing' & The SPEAK OUT! ® Therapy Program by Parkinson Voice Project.
Dementia communication groups
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What People Say
"I treasure Kaitlyn as a clinician and the information and help she gave me. It has been helpful in managing my illness. While sadly, it cannot be cured, I have an understanding and know not to panic. I felt at ease with her knowledge and helpfulness"
- BG
"This is the best speech pathologist I've ever been to!!! I don’t think i can explain in words how lovely my experiences are here. We have awesome chats and Jess gives me great advice that really helps me out as a senior in high school."
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- LL
Contact Us Today
Phone
02 72389050
Fax
02 6526 2883
89 Lake Road,
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
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​​Opening Times:
8:00 - 17:00 Mon - Fri
Send a Message:
reception@hmspeech.com.au
We want to hear from you.
Referrals can be made by anyone via phone, email or fax.
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For a copy of our referral form, please download below & send to our email​​​