Early signs in children can include difficulty being understood by family and peers, limited vocabulary for their age, stuttering, or challenges with social skills and making friends.

Adults generally seek help to improve a part of their communication that bothers them in everyday activities. Common reasons include stuttering, reading and writing, pronouncing words, or understanding what others are saying.

I provide a comprehensive range of evidence-based services for both children and adults. I deliver personalised, goal-oriented care that builds confident communication to help you, or your child, fully participate in daily life.

For Younger Clients:

I offer carefully planned support for a variety of needs. This includes:

• Helping young children who are late to start talking or are not using many words.

• Working with children who have trouble making certain speech sounds to say words clearly.

• Helping with reading and spelling.

• Supporting children who stutter.

• Teaching the skills needed to have conversations and get along with others.

For Adults:

I help adults with any communication difficulty that interferes with daily activities. My goal is to provide practical support for your specific needs, which may include:

• Improving the clarity of your speech so others can understand you easily.

• Helping you find the right words to express your thoughts and ideas.

• Working on speaking more smoothly for individuals who stutter.

• Building skills and confidence in reading and writing for work or daily tasks.

• Practicing conversation skills for social, academic, or professional success.

No, in Australia you do not need a GP referral to see a speech pathologist in private practice. You can self-refer by contacting a clinic directly.

Some practices allow billing through medicare, which requires a GP referral. Unfortunately, I do not currently have the capacity to do this.

• You can pay privately.

• You can use your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding if you are plan managed

• You can use your NDIS funding if you are self managed.

Although I don’t accept the following funding options, it’s helpful to know that other speech pathologists may. These options are: Medicare if you have a Chronic Disease Management Plan, private health rebates, and NDIS funding if you are NDIA managed.

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) is the national peak body for Australian speech pathologists. As a certified speech pathologist, I must meet SPA's standards for continuing professional development and ethical conduct. For more information about SPA please visit the Speech Pathology Australia website.

The first session is typically a detailed and structured conversations about you, and any relevant background. I will ask about your concerns, medical background, and developmental history (for children). We will use this time to work through your goals for speech therapy and set the expectations for what you want therapy to look like.

This is generally followed by an assessment session. Assessments often use a combination of standardised tests, clinical observation, and informal tasks. This could be play-based for a young child or involve more formal language and cognitive tests for an adult. The goal is to diagnose any disorders and create a detailed therapy plan.

It’s helpful to bring:

• Any previous reports from doctors, paediatricians, or other allied health professionals.

• Your child's Health and Development Record (the "Blue Book" or equivalent).

• If applicable, your NDIS plan and goals.
  
  

There is no set timeframe for speech therapy, as the timeline is different for every person.

The length of time required depends on several key things: the specific communication goals being addressed, the complexity of these goals, and regular attendance at sessions. A very important factor in making progress is the commitment to practicing recommended activities at home, as this helps build on the skills learned in our sessions.

I will work with you to establish clear goals and will regularly review your progress together to ensure your therapy remains effective.

Progress is measured by:

• assessing development against personalised goals developed together for your unique circumstances.

• understanding the improvements that you or your child are experiencing in their day-to-day life.

For long-term clients, your progress will also be measured through annual assessments and reports.

NDIS clients also require a secondary clinical recommendations report illustrating their progress to support their funding.

My approach is centred around your family. I work in partnership with parents and carers because children make the most progress when they can practise new skills as part of their daily lives. You will be an active participant in our sessions, and I will provide you with activities and strategies to use at home.

For young children especially, while I may be the expert in speech pathology, you are the expert in your child. For this reason, your knowledge and expertise will be crucial in setting goals for your child and seeing the progress that they make.

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