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Monday 10:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 5:30pm

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Hello Friend Speech

Hello Friend provides speech pathology assessments, group sessions and workshops in the Ipswich community

05/05/2026

This month at Ipswich Libraries Storytime, we are sharing ways to support speech sound development at home.

Children learn sounds by hearing, watching, and copying others.
Parent tip: Be face-to-face, slow down, and model words clearly

✨ Want more tips? Join Hello Friend Speech at Storytime:
1st Tuesday – Children’s Library | 3rd Tuesday – Springfield Library.

10/04/2026

✨ Sound Play or Sound Adventure ✨

Both groups support speech sound development but are designed for different ages and stages.

🧸 Sound Play (18 months–4 years)
A play-based, interactive group where little ones explore early developing sounds through books, songs and play. The focus is on hearing sounds, having a go, and building confidence in a fun, relaxed environment.

🗺 Sound Adventure (4–8 years)
A more structured, table-based group designed for children ready for direct teaching and focused practice. We target later developing sounds with clear cues, guided practice and activities that build accuracy and carryover into everyday speech.

09/04/2026

🗣️ Language Play vs Language Club🗣️

Both focus on language development but are designed for different ages, developmental levels and learning styles.

🧸 Language Play (18 months–4 years)
A play-based, caregiver-supported group designed to grow early vocabulary, understanding and simple sentence use through songs, books and play.

📚 Language Club (4–8 years)
A more structured, table based small-group program. Focuses on specific language skills like grammar, sentence expansion and following directions, with guided practice and discussion.

08/04/2026

✨ Sound Adventure, Language Club or Lego Club? ✨

🔤 Sound Adventure 🔤 Focus: Speech clarity
This is a structured, table-based group targeting later developing speech sounds. Ideal for children who are difficult to understand or need focused support to produce specific sounds accurately.

📚 Language Club 📚 Focus: Language skills for learning
Targets vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, listening skills and following directions. Perfect for children who need support expressing ideas clearly, understanding instructions or building stronger language skills for school.

🧱 Lego Club 🧱 Focus: Social communication
Uses structured Lego roles to build teamwork, turn-taking, problem-solving and flexible thinking. Best suited for children who need support with peer interaction and collaborative communication.

07/04/2026

✨ Language Play or Sound Play - Which Group is Right?✨

🗣 Language Play focuses on building your child’s understanding and use of words. We explore vocabulary themes through books, songs and guided play to support early language skills like learning new words, putting words together and expressing ideas.

🔤 Sound Play focuses on speech sound development. Each week we target specific sounds through fun themed activities, helping children hear, practise and become more confident using speech sounds in everyday words.

Both groups:
✔ Are designed for children aged 18 months–4 years
✔ Use evidence-informed, play-based learning

If you’re unsure which group would best suit your child, feel free to reach out — We’re always happy to guide you 💛

06/04/2026

✨ Term 2 Group Bookings Now Open! ✨

Looking for a fun and supportive way to boost your child’s communication skills? Our Term 2 Groups are now open for bookings – and spots are filling fast!

👫 Small, engaging groups
🎯 Targeted speech & language goals
🎲 Play-based, interactive sessions

Our groups are designed to help children learn, grow and thrive🌈

👉 Secure your spot today:
www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/book-online

We can’t wait to welcome your child to our Term 2 groups! 💛

23/01/2026

✨ Group Programs Starting Next Week! ✨

Our Term 1 group sessions are kicking off next week and we still have limited spots available! 🎉

At Hello Friend Speech, our play-based groups are designed to support children’s speech, language and social skill development in a fun, supportive environment with peers.

👉 Book: www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/book-online

20/10/2025

Snack of the fortnight - Seaweed! 🌊

Seaweed activates Biffy's super powers to help you to think clearly, have lots of energy and have strong muscles 💪

12/10/2025

Yesterday, Hello Friend Speech celebrated its 3rd Anniversary. A big thank you to all our clients and partners in the community who support us. 💚

08/10/2025

Hello Friend Speech is now stocking some of our favourite therapy resources! Please chat to Alana or Chris if you are interested in purchasing any of the items. 🎲

07/10/2025

🍿This term Hello Friend Speech will be sharing some gut friendly snacks thanks to . Our first snack is Popcorn! 🍿

Popcorn invites our friend Lacey to activate her superpowers to have a comfy tummy, to get good sleep and to not get sick.

Help yourself to a snack bag in the kitchen!

Address

3/15 Ellenborough Street
Ipswich, QLD

Opening Hours

Monday	10:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm

Website

https://www.hellofriendspeech.com.au/

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