Diagnosis, NDIS evidence and therapy across the lifespan.
Daily living, regulation, independence and reporting.
Language, AAC, literacy and adult dysphagia.
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming. Every age.
From age 2. The language of early development.
Practical, dignified support for behaviours of concern.
Nutrition support for disability, aged care and complex needs.
Movement, strength and independence across the lifespan.
Funding-ready clinical evidence.
Our speech pathologists support children learning language and literacy, teens building social communication, adults living with communication or swallowing difficulties, and older Australians whose voice, language or swallowing has changed. We work in English and Mandarin, including across rural communities via telehealth.
Therapy for speech sound development, expressive and receptive language, and early communication for children.
Structured literacy support for children and teens with reading, spelling and writing difficulties, including suspected dyslexia.
Neuro-affirming support for autistic kids, teens and adults developing the social communication skills they care about.
Assessment, trial and ongoing therapy with AAC and multimodal communication systems for non-speaking and minimally speaking clients.
Communication and cognitive-communication therapy for adults after stroke, brain injury or neurological conditions.
Swallowing assessments and dysphagia management for adults and older Australians, including modified diet recommendations.
Mealtime assessments, mealtime management plans and training for families, support workers and aged care staff.
Speech pathology covers more than speech sounds. Our speech pathologists work on language (understanding and using words), literacy (reading and writing), social communication, multimodal communication for non-speaking clients, and swallowing for adults and older Australians.
Sessions are play-based for younger children, goal-driven for teens and adults, and gentle and respectful for older clients managing the effects of stroke, Parkinson's, dementia or other conditions. We work in English and Mandarin.
We're neuro-affirming, which shapes how we approach AAC and social communication: we presume competence, we follow the client's lead, and we coach the people around them so communication wins extend beyond the session.
Late talkers, kids with unclear speech, language delay, literacy struggles and emerging AAC users. We work play-based, family-centred and in plain English about what we're doing and why.
Social communication, literacy, AAC and confidence around communication in school, friendships and early work. We move at the teen's pace and respect how they want to communicate.
Adults with autism, ADHD, communication changes after stroke or brain injury, and adults building AAC systems. Many of our adult speech clients are NDIS participants.
Communication and swallowing changes after stroke, with Parkinson's or dementia, or after a hospital admission. We work in the home or care setting, with the family and staff included.
In-clinic at Gympie QLD or Hawthorn VIC
Mobile visits across greater Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and SE Queensland
Telehealth Australia-wide where it's clinically appropriate
Speech pathology is fundable through NDIS, Aged Care (Support at Home and home care packages), DVA and private payment.
Plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed. Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living and Core supports.
Allied health under Support at Home, home care packages and aged care home placements. In-home and on-site visits.
Veteran allied health under valid DVA referrals. Bulk-billed where eligible.
Pay privately for therapy or assessments without a referral. Clear, upfront fee schedule.
Our speech pathology clinicians work across the Gympie and Hawthorn clinics, in homes, schools and aged care settings, and via telehealth Australia-wide. We match you to the right person for your goals, funding and location, not just the first available.
"Justin made my husband's dysphagia plan something the whole family could follow. Mealtimes felt safe again."
In Australia, the profession is called speech pathology and our clinicians are Certified Practising Speech Pathologists. 'Speech therapy' is how most parents and clients describe it day to day. They mean the same thing.
There's no single cut-off, but a few rough markers: by 18 months most toddlers have a handful of words; by two, short phrases; by three, strangers can usually understand most of what they say. If you're unsure, book a short intake call. Early input is usually more efficient than waiting.
Yes, for many clients. Telehealth works particularly well for older children, teens and adults, and for families in rural and remote areas. Some assessments (especially adult dysphagia) need to be done in person, and we'll tell you up front which ones.
Yes. AAC devices and apps are fundable under NDIS where a speech pathologist has assessed, trialled and recommended them. We follow the NDIS AT evidence pathway, including trial where possible, and write the reports needed for funding approval.
Yes. Literacy is part of speech pathology scope of practice. We use structured literacy approaches grounded in the evidence base, and we'll coordinate with the school where that helps. We can also advise on whether a formal dyslexia assessment is the right next step.
Yes. We do bedside swallowing assessments and mealtime management plans in residential aged care and at home, including for clients funded through Aged Care Support at Home, home care packages, NDIS and DVA. We write plans that aged care staff and family can actually follow.
Yes. We have speech pathologists who work in English and Mandarin. We're upfront about which clinician fits best for bilingual families and we factor first language into how we assess.
From parents, NDIS participants, aged care families and the support coordinators who trust us with their people. Shared with permission; full names withheld on request.
"Our 14yo finally felt heard. Her counsellor was the first who actually got her, and now we have language we use as a family."
"The FCA report was the first time someone wrote about my life and it actually felt like me. My new plan reflects what I actually need."
"Reports land on time, every time. Recommendations are practical and NDIS aligned. I send participants here when I want it done right."
"The OT came to the nursing home and sat with us through the swallow plan. We didn't have to chase, explain, or repeat ourselves once."
"Play therapy at age 3 felt like a long shot. Six months in, we finally feel like we know our son better. The clinician partnered with us the whole way."
"Kristie's assessment finally gave me language for what I'd been experiencing. The report was clear and the recommendations were practical."
Whether you're a parent looking for support, an adult navigating NDIS, an aged-care family, or a support coordinator with a referral, we'll meet you where you are.
