" We want to see your child shine. Working together we can achieve positive
​outcomes for improved speech, language, fluency and communication skills.​"

EXPERIENCE

We are a small team of highly qualified and highly regarded speech pathologists with national and international experience.
 
We are all 'Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists' and members of Speech Pathology Australia and have worked n both the public and private sector in hospitals, health clinics, private practices and government departments.

We are registered with Medicare. We are also registered with NDIS so if your child is eligible, you can claim our services.

We work in the following areas:
  • Early language development / late talkers
  • Preschool speech and language
  • Autism and developmental delay
  • Stuttering/fluency disorders
  • School age language including literacy

WE CAN HELP

Our team will help you:
  • identify specific issues with your child’s speech, language and communication skills and offer therapy as required
  • offer ideas and strategies to improve your child’s speech clarity
  • assist with children who are late to commence talking
  • assist with alternative communication strategies
  • provide individual therapy for stuttering and fluency issues 
  • assist with development of pre-reading and literacy skills.
  • liaise with teaching staff to develop strategies to assist with your child’s learning

WORKING TOGETHER

  • Assessments are conducted at an initial visit to determine your child’s communication strengths and weaknesses.
  • The assessment may involve observations during play, discussion with the family and other carers (e.g. teachers) as well as formal standardized testing. 
  • A report is provided with a plan and recommendations.
  • The plan for therapy (number and frequency of sessions) will be discussed with the family.
  • Home/ school practice activities are provided.

Meet Our Team

ANGELINE RANDALL

Speech Pathologist/ Manager
BSpPath (Hons), BA, dipEd, CPSP
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Angeline has almost 20 years experience as a speech pathologist working in Australia & internationally. 
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Within the public and private sector Angie has worked with children in Community Health Clinics and hospitals (incl Newcastle's John Hunter Children’s Hospital), private practices in Sydney as well as the department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care.

She works part time in this practice as she spends the other part of the week working in the public sector at John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH) with both the inpatient feeding caseload and outpatients of the JHCH Cleft Palate Clinic.
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​Angie believes that experience counts. She aims to provide a happy, supportive and flexible approach so that families feel comfortable and welcome. ​

KATIE PONTE

Speech Pathologist
​​​BA, PGrad dip in Sp&LangT, PGrad dip in Dysphagia, CPSP​​​
As a mum of 3 small kids, Katie understands that advice for home needs to be practical and achievable to meet families' busy routines.

Katie's innovative fun approach to therapy enables children to relax and settle into speech sessions quickly.
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Having worked both in Australia and the UK since qualifying in 2008, Katie has gained experience in a variety of settings ranging from community clinics, private practice, specialist schools (e.g. Autism) and diagnostic centres.

Katie also works part time at Firstchance supporting families participating in transdisciplinary early intervention programs and has experience with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

LAURA GRAHAM

Speech Pathologist
​B SpPath (Hons 1), CPSP, PhD Candidate
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Laura has worked as a paediatric speech pathologist in community health, preschool, school and private practice settings since graduating in 2010 from The University of Newcastle with Honours (Class I).
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Laura is highly regarded in her field; receiving the Faculty Medal for outstanding graduate, the Speech Pathology Student Clinical Prize as well as the J&E Fenwick Prize for her performance in Linguistics whilst at university.

Laura is currently undertaking her PhD at the University of Newcastle.

Laura enjoys working closely with and supporting all those involved in a child’s life.

How to Find Us
Merewether Speech Pathology is conveniently located within the building of Kidssmile, at 40 Brown Road Broadmeadow, within the rooms of Newcastle Paediatric Dental.

The building was specifically designed for children and features a child-friendly waiting room and extremely friendly staff.

​There is easy street parking available and it is directly across the road from Broadmeadow Train Station.

Claiming

​If your child is eligible, you are able to claim our services through:
Medicare - through a 'Chronic disease management plan' - talk to your GP
Fahcsia
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Private health insurance

Contact Us

If you would like to make an appointment or change an appointment, please contact the office on 4962 7300.

If you would like to speak to Angie directly, please email her using the form below or phone her mobile on 0408 481 805 and she will get back to you as soon as she can. ​