Michelle Santarelli has been working as a speech and language Pathologist since graduating from Newcastle University in 2004. Michelle has a passion for helping children with speech, language and literacy difficulties. Michelle has worked in an extensive variety of services over the years including community health settings, early intervention centres, preschools, school settings, hospitals and finally in private practice. Throughout this time, Michelle has undertaken extensive post graduate training in the areas of Autism Spectrum Disorder, early language stimulation, literacy intervention and learning disorders.

Advanced Personnel Management (APM) provides workplace rehabilitation, consultancy, employment services and psychological services to both the public and private sectors.

Ability Options provide employment and disability services. We support people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage. Our disability services support people with accommodation, respite care, support co-ordination, community services and therapy. Our employment services assist job seekers, including parents, indigenous communities, school leavers and people with disability to find work and maintain work. We pride ourselves on delivering a person centred approach which emphasises the individual's right and opportunity for choice and self-determination, empowering people to achieve their aspirations and goals and to live life to their full potential.

Our practical service delivery is modelled around the participant and their care givers. We also consider the family dynamics and how they can contribute to achieving one’s goals. We make things happens to you that are fun, purposeful and connect you with our community. Our team is committed to provide the best supports and services which improves the lives of our clients, while treating them with care, respect, dignity and compassion. Our team of professionals are highly trained empathetic carers who provide the right care tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

Newcastle Neuro offers evidence-based speech pathology services to adults with communication or swallowing difficulties in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. Our speech pathologist has over ten years of experience working with adults with developmental, acquired and degenerative conditions across NSW, Victoria and the UK. She has a special interest in management of dysphagia (swallowing), neurodegenerative conditions (Parkinson’s, MND, MS), acquired neurological conditions (stroke, brain injury), age-related conditions (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia) and conditions connected to mental health.

Every child is unique and is full of potential. Sometimes they need help discovering this for themselves. At Newcastle Play Therapy, we specialise in allowing children to use play as their preferred method of communication. Through both Child Centred and Directed Play Therapy, research has proven that children can learn to play out their feelings, problem solve and improve their social skills.

Beam offers a range of psychology and therapeutic services and support including assessment, counselling, family therapy, guidance and advice for children, young people and family groups. Our services are tailored towards the ages of 8-25. We have extensive experience in supporting problems children and adolescents are facing including anxiety, depression, autism, intellectual and learning difficulties, peer pressure and bullying, stress, drug and alcohol misuse, trauma, aggression, social relationships, family conflict and challenging behaviours. We are also NDIS registered and provide services to NDIS participants with an intellectual or mental health disability or impairment. Our existence is built on an idea. A solution to a problem...mental health and wellbeing for children and young people. The solution was Beam - a service built on extensive knowledge in Psychology, Mental Health and wellbeing of children, youth and families. Our first practice opened in July 2016 servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie focusing on mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, autism and bullying. Our expert team of Psychologists and Practitioners are passionate, experienced, caring and determined to help children and young people live their best life. Our Psychology and mental health expertise lies in a range of difficulties your child, teenager or young adult may be experiencing, and we work together with families to reach the best possible outcome. Bulk billing options are available.

Amber-Jayne Stirling is a Physiotherapist with over two decades experience with Paediatrics and physiotherapy services in Newcastle. She can help with physical therapy for infants, children and adolescents who require treatment and rehabilitation. Don't put off your child's treatment, Amber-Jayne also has expertise in Aquatic Physiotherapy (hydrotherapy), and the treatment of scars from burns or trauma. Give your child the recovery they deserve with help from a specialist that deals with children on a regular basis. She can help you understand what your child needs to make a swift recovery. Call today for an appointment!

The LifeWise Centre - where your mental health matters - Our compassionate, professional, highly skilled team provide individualised services in a welcoming, respectful, safe environment.

Warners Bay Physiotherapy Centre has the knowledge and understanding to help with a range of physio requirements. We can help you through the entire process, on the path to recovery. Don't put it off only to suffer with the pain. We can help ease your sore knees with our quality therapy and planned recovery strategies. We offer a range of intensive therapies to help with minor to more severe injuries. Eliminate back pain and sore knees with help from our professional team. Call today to book an appointment with our Newcastle Physiotherapist!

Hunter Care Group was the brainchild of our CEO Jarrod Burns. Having worked in the disability support industry for years, he was frustrated by seeing both clients and staff treated poorly – and he set out to change things for the better for everyone. Today, we’re a young, energetic, fresh-thinking team of mental health and disability support specialists on a mission to shake up the industry. We want participants to live life as comfortably and proactively as possible and staff to be happy in their work. We’re currently one of the largest NDIS providers in the Hunter region – with the potential to grow nationwide. However, expansion will only happen when we’re 100% confident we can still deliver the same high level of reliable, consistent and individualised support.

Nextcares. The future of Living with Disability in Newcastle. To combat a national problem, we are creating a community hub promoting inclusion & independence. Nextcares is dedicated to providing our participants and their families with highly personalised services that are tailored to each and every individual need that you or your loved one may have. This is our service promise – we are the ones who will adapt to you so that you get what you need out of your care.

Stepping Stones Therapy for Children offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment service for babies, toddlers and children. Depending on your child's specific needs, therapy may be delivered in our clinic, at your home, at preschool/school, and/or in groups. Treatment programs will be tailored to meet your child's individual needs. We also provide information/training sessions for parents and educators on a range of topics including sensory skills for the classroom, foundation skills for handwriting, and strategies for enhancing child development. We are authorised providers for NDIS, Medicare and most private health funds. Our Toronto clinic is located conveniently within the Toronto Private Hospital complex. You can find us on the second floor of the private suites, right next to the main hospital. There is a carpark just in front of our building that is available to our clients.

Optical and Hearing have been supplying hearing and eyecare products to the Hunter Valley of New South Wales since 1996. Principal Greg Frost has more than thirty years experience in the industry and prides himself in providing quality, service and products at excellent prices.

The Lakes Counselling is founded on the value that everyone, no matter what age, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status is entitled to be treated with respect and compassion. The Lakes Counselling also aims to provide the best possible mental health treatment by a culturally sensitive and well trained mental health professional. ​

Established for over 75 years, Hearing Australia Dungog is dedicated to helping Britons rediscover the joy of sound. Our mission is to keep you connected to the people and life you love. As the nation's largest provider of government-funded hearing services, we cater to children, young adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, pensioners, and veterans. With over 600 locations nationwide, we offer world-leading hearing solutions accessible to everyone. Let us make a difference to you, your family, and the communities we serve. Trust our audiologists in Dungog to deliver exceptional care and support.

Manning Support Services Inc. (MSS) is a not-for-profit community based organisation which has been operating for over 20 years in the Greater Taree area.