Cass Hinchcliffe Speech Pathology

16/04/2026

If your child or student:
• Is learning to read but not really understanding
• Finds it hard to explain their ideas
• Gets stuck writing longer sentences
… these are often underlying language skills – and they’re very supportable once identified.

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like to chat further about language + literacy.
https://chspeechpathology.com.au/

23/03/2026

Strong language skills set children up for success when it’s time to learn to read 📚

Want to boost your child’s early language?
It can be as simple as picking up a few storybooks and enjoying the moment together.

Along the way, you might:
✨ Discover words your child has never heard before
✨ Share laughs over the same silly parts
✨ Be surprised by the questions they ask

These small, everyday moments matter more than you might think. Research shows they can shape a child’s experience at school—and the best part? It’s never too late to start 💙

https://chspeechpathology.com.au

26/02/2026

My fav dino book survived the big move!
Yesterday, we used it for colour matching and action words (stomp, fly, snap).
Today, we practised speech sounds in new dinosaur names ("Melanorosaurus"?!).
It's been fun to share this book in different ways, with children around the ages of 2 to 10.

05/02/2026

✨ New outreach locations for Cass Hinchcliffe Speech Pathology ✨
I've moved to a place with a friendly magpie, and can now offer speech pathology supports for kids and teens, anywhere between Nelson Bay and Medowie.

There's immediate availability - families, educators, and other referrers are all welcome to get in touch: https://chspeechpathology.com.au/new-client-booking/

10/12/2025

This little whiteboard has had so much fun in clinic - I’ll miss it 😅

08/12/2025

✨ A new season for Cass Hinchcliffe Speech Pathology ✨

After a wonderful decade in the Gunnedah community — my family and I will be relocating at the end of the year.

I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the families, schools, early learning centres, therapists, and local services I’ve had the privilege to work with.
Our collaboration and connection has shaped my practice in countless meaningful ways.

The clinic will close on Friday the 19th of December, and I will be an email or phone call away if you'd like to arrange handover notes, trial telehealth sessions, or let me know how your child is going next year.

Thank you for your kindness and support during this transition. 🤍

20/10/2025

Children who can rhyme, clap out word parts, and hear beginning sounds build strong reading foundations early on.

A speech pathologist can help build phonological awareness through fun, play-based activities — helping to prepare for kindergarten.

14/10/2025

As a speech pathologist with a team of allied health assistants supporting local children and their families, I’m a proud advocate for multidisciplinary team care.
It can be tricky in remote, rural, and regional areas to bring a wraparound team together, but so worthwhile.

14/10/2025

Recognising Allied Health Professions Day today - we’re stronger together 🤲🏻

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25/09/2025

08/09/2025

The spring school holidays start in three weeks!

This can be a great time to give your child’s communication skills a little extra support.

We have spots available for:
🔹 Daycare visits
🔹 One-off assessments
🔹 2 or 3 day intensives (working on speech sounds, comprehension, or phonics)

Bookings can be arranged via email cass@chspeechpathology.com.au.

05/09/2025

YKNR has got me thinking again - Words In = Words Out…
Allison Tait shares that kids “will need to write hundreds of thousands of words by the time they finish year 12. It’s incredibly difficult to do that on an empty tank and the fuel for writing is words. The more you read, the more you understand about how stories work and the more words you have to put in that tank.”

Home YKNR: Your Kid’s Next Read podcast and Facebook community talk books and reading for children of all ages.