You do not need a referral to book an appointment. However, if you are eligible to claim rebates through Medicare, you will need a referral from your GP to obtain a Chronic Disease Management Plan in order to access these rebates.

Yes - Medicare rebates are available for seeing a speech pathologist under the Chronic Disease Management Program (formally known as EPC -Enhanced Primary Care Plan). To access a rebate, you will need a written referral, provided by your GP.

This allows you to access 5 sessions per calendar year with a rebate of $60.35.

To access rebates under Medicare, you will need to book an appointment with your GP to request a CDM. At this appointment, you will be able to discuss your reasons for wanting a referral and to check your eligibility. Your GP may have a speech pathologist in mind, but you are able to request a direct referral to the speech pathologist of your choice.

If you have private health insurance with extra cover, you may be able to claim back part of your session fee. Contact your private health fund to see if you are eligible. Please note you are not able to claim both a Medicare rebate and a rebate from your private health fund simultaneously.

Here are some signs your child may need to see a speech therapist:

Delayed Speech and Language – They are not meeting expected communication milestones. 

Difficulty Pronouncing Sounds and Words – They struggle to pronounce certain sounds or are difficult to understand.

Limited Vocabulary – They use fewer words than their peers or have trouble constructing sentences.

Challenges Following Directions/Understanding Information – They find it hard to comprehend and respond to instructions and have difficulty understanding what others are saying.

Stuttering – They frequently pause, repeat sounds, or prolong words.

Social Communication Challenges – They have difficulty using and understanding language in social conversations or interpreting social cues.

If you notice any of these signs or have any worries, reaching out to a speech pathologist can be a great way to find out if intervention is needed.

It is best to seek guidance from a speech pathologist as soon as you have concerns about your child’s speech and language development. Early intervention is essential for supporting children who may be falling behind, so the earlier we can help this leads to better outcomes for the child’s growth and development.

We currently have no waitlist and are taking on new clients!

An initial session takes between 50-60 minutes. Please attend with your child and bring any relevant reports, letters, or documents from other health professionals or teachers. During the session, we will gather information about your child’s developmental and medical history, answer any questions you may have, complete an assessment (this may or may not occur in the first session), and focus on building rapport with your child. Sometimes, children enjoy having a familiar comfort toy from home, as it helps them feel more at ease during their first visit to the space.

If you already have NDIS funding and your current plan goals are related to language and/or communication, assessments may be covered.

Depending on your child’s school location and the availability of our therapists, we may be able to visit your child at school. However, we primarily provide our services in-clinic, and additional fees apply for out-of-clinic visits.