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By Grace Khoury-Harb (Speech Pathologist) Communication is a fundamental human right. It allows us to express our needs, connect with others, learn, and participate in everyday life. But what happens when someone cannot rely on speech to communicate effectively? This is where AAC—Augmentative and Alternative Communication—comes in. AAC refers to the tools, strategies, and techniques…

By Brigid McNamara (Senior Speech Pathologist) Exam period… head down, hit the books, writing essays… how do I help my child to make the most of their study preparation time ahead of their exams? I remember studying looking like reading textbooks, making notes, re-reading notes and doing practise exams. Unfortunately, there is no specific formula…

Building Connections and Expanding Support for Local Schools  In early June, a small group of the Allied Health Partnerships (AHP) team made the trip out to Dubbo. The purpose of the visit was simple: to spend time on the ground with the schools and families we support, deepen our relationships and better understand how we…

Written by Brigid McNamara – Senior Speech Pathologist As a child, I absolutely loved reading and I loved learning new words! It was only when I studied Speech Pathology at university that I learned how the two are interlinked.   We always hear from schools and the media “our kids need to read more”, but why…

Media Release – We’re thrilled to announce an inspiring new partnership between Allied Health Partnerships and Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney! Together, we’re creating a powerful network of support for children, their families, and the schools they come from-right across Australia.  We will be providing Specialised Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy services to…

Written by Brigid McNamara – Senior Speech Pathologist I often have parents of primary and upper-primary students ask me how to support their child’s language development at home during “home practise”. Younger children learn through play, so this can be easier for parents to target at home. But as your child gets into the older…

Allied Health Partnerships (AHP) is celebrating 40 years of partnering with schools throughout Australia, ensuring that rural NSW schools are not missing out! Sue Wilks, CEO of AHP, has been supporting rural and remote communities for more than 20 years. AHP provides school-based therapies, including Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Music Therapy, Counselling, and more. In…

My child should be reading by Kindergarten…  That Sounds-Write! By Speech Therapist from Allied Health Partnerships, Nicole “When should my child be reading by?” “Why can’t my child read yet?” “How can I tell if they’re having trouble with reading?” “How can I help my child’s reading difficulties?” These are just a few questions that…

Unlock the Power of Teletherapy: Transform Your Child’s Therapeutic Experience Teletherapy is not just a modern alternative to traditional therapy—it’s a revolution that’s changing how we access our allied health support. Although teletherapy has existed for longer than we might realise, it has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, becoming one of the leading…

Advice for Aspiring Sp’s Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of being a Clinical Educator – partnering with Universities to supervise students on their clinical placements. The most eye-opening part of the whole experience is how reciprocal the supervisory experience is. Initially, I thought the trade would just be my…

The AAC Connect Project was designed to address significant challenges in Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) for children with special needs. Focused on fostering community engagement, the program aimed to bridge the gap between AAC device use in schools and at home. With a particular emphasis on empowering families, the Project sought to enhance caregiver’s…

In a world where we are surrounded with an abundance of information every single day, the ability to read proficiently has never been more important. So as a passionate advocate of literacy working in schools, it really is disheartening to hear that 1 in 3 of our students are failing to learn how to read…