Helping Children
Child Speech Pathologist in Dural NSW
Communicate. Connect. Thrive
Building confident communicators through connection, play, and family partnerships.
About Us
Choosing the right speech pathologist is an important decision. We believe the best outcomes are achieved when children feel safe, connected, and motivated to learn and when parents feel confident supporting their child's communication beyond the therapy room
Every Child Deserves to Be Heard
We believe every child has the right to communicate, connect with others and participate confidently in everyday life.
Communication is much more than talking. It is how children express their needs, share their ideas, build relationships, learn, play and develop independence. Our role is to help children develop the communication skills they need to thrive, while supporting the families who walk alongside them every day.
"Its excellent Speech Therapy Service! highly recommended!" - Veronica B.
Empowering children to communicate with confidence
Every milestone matters. Every child deserves to be heard. Every family deserves to feel supported. Together, we help children communicate, connect, and thrive.
Listen without judgement.
We take the time to listen to your concerns and understand your child before recommending a path forward.
Take the time to truly understand their child.
Every assessment and goal is built around your child's individual strengths, interests and communication style.
Coach them with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Parent coaching is built into every session, so families leave feeling confident supporting communication at home.
Create therapy that is engaging, joyful, and deeply meaningful.
Child-led, play-based sessions in our purpose-built sensory gym make therapy something children look forward to.
Explain clinical concepts clearly and simply.
We break down assessments and strategies into practical, everyday language, so families always understand the "why" behind therapy.
Celebrate their child's strengths, both big and small.
Every milestone matters - we focus on what each child can do, not just what they're working towards.
Our Services
Evidence-based speech pathology services tailored to your child, family and educational setting.
Speech and Language Assessments
Comprehensive, individualised assessments with clear feedback and reports for families, schools or the NDIS.
Individual Therapy
One-to-one, play-based sessions for delays, speech sound disorders, DLD, ASD, GDD, stuttering and social communication — with parent coaching included.
Group Therapy
Small group programs building social communication, peer play and confidence.
Telehealth
Flexible online sessions for coaching, consultations and reviews.
Hanen® More Than Words®
An evidence-based parent program for supporting autistic children and social communication.
Key Word Sign Workshops
Practical training in Key Word Sign for parents, educators and organisations.
Preschool Speech and Language Screeners
Practical training in Key Word Sign for parents, educators and organisations.
Professional Development & Staff Training
Evidence-based training for educators and organisations on communication and language development.
Meet the Pathologist
Mary Nicola
Principal Speech Pathologist, Communicating Champions
Led by Mary, Communicating Champions provides evidence-based speech pathology services for children from birth through to the primary school years. With over 22 years of experience, Mary is passionate about empowering children and the people who support them through compassionate, family-centered care
Professional Qualifications
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
- Member, Speech Pathology Australia
- Hanen-trained Speech Pathologist
- Accredited NSW Key Word Sign Presenter
- Accredited NSW Key Word Sign Presenter
Expertise
- Early communication delays & late talking
- Speech sound disorders (articulation/phonological)
- Childhood Apraxia of Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
- Stuttering & social communication differences
- School readiness & early development
Contact Us
Whether you have a specific concern about your child’s speech, language, or communication development, or you just want to find out more about how we can support your family, we would love to hear from you.
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Office Location
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Email Address
info@communicatingchamps.com
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Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday appointments available by request.
Send Us a Message
Have a quick question or want to request an initial intake? Fill out the form below, and Mary or one of our team members will get back to you within 24–48 hours.