Carly is the director and principal Speech Pathologist at Hastings Macleay Speech Pathology. After graduating from The University of Newcastle she began her career working with adults and aged care clients.

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Carly's working life has been extremely diverse; having lived in Sydney and regional parts of QLD & NSW. Her family settled in Port Macquarie to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, establishing HM Speech soon after.

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Carly's passion is working with neurological communication and swallowing disorders and Upper Airway Dysfunction including voice disorders. She is qualified in Videofluoroscopy Swallow Studies (VFSS), and Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) to provide objective assessments of swallowing and mealtimes, a niche service that is typically only offered in metro areas. 

 

With expertise in swallowing and communication management, Carly provides support and treatment options, particularly in more complex cases such as degenerative neurological conditions. 

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Carly's special skillset and qualifications are as follows: 

• MSPA (Member of Speech Pathology Australia) & CPSP (Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist)

• Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS) Competent & MBSImP trained ®

• LSVT LOUD ® certified

• Working with dysphonia and other voice related disorders, including Upper Airway Dysfunction (UAD)

• Member of Laryngology Society of Australasia

• Competent in performing and interpretation of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES)

• Leadership Development Program with Michelle Bihary