About Us
Evidence-based therapy for children, adults, and everyone
in-between, delivered by a team that listens.
About Us
Evidence-based therapy for children, adults, and everyone in-between, delivered by a team that listens.
Our Story
Newcastle Speech Pathology was founded by Alison McDonald, a speech pathologist with over 30 years of experience who started the practice because she believed, and still believes, that everyone deserves to be heard.
What began as a single clinic has grown into two locations across Newcastle and Kurri Kurri, with a team of experienced speech pathologists who share Alison’s genuine commitment to the people they work with.
We’re a local, independent practice.
We’re not part of a national chain, and we don’t treat clients as numbers.
Every person who walks through our door is known by name, and their goals are taken seriously.
Full Service Speech Pathology
Our team works across the full lifespan, from toddlers taking their first words to older adults navigating the communication changes that come with age and illness. We believe speech pathology should be accessible, evidence-based, and delivered with warmth.
Our Commitment To You
We make promises we keep. Here’s what you can expect every time you work with Newcastle Speech Pathology.
We’ll listen first
Before we assess, plan or recommend anything, we take the time to understand your situation, your goals and your concerns.
We’ll explain clearly
No jargon. We explain what we find, what it means, and what we recommend in plain English.
We’ll set meaningful goals
Goals are set with you, not for you. They should reflect what you want to achieve.
We’ll measure progress
You’ll always know how things are going, we track outcomes and share them with you.
We’ll be on time
We respect that your time is valuable. We aim to start and finish sessions when we say we will.
We’ll collaborate
We work with your GP, specialist, school, aged care provider or other therapists wherever that benefits you.
Meet Our Team
Ready to Get Started?
Take The First Step Today
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
Ready to Get Started?
Take The First Step Today
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
