Frequently Asked Questions:

Absolutely. I can assist with language assessment, speech, and school readiness goals.

Yes. I support school-age children in building fluent communication and confidence through personalised speech therapy.  Together, we will develop practical tools and strategies that your child can use, helping them feel supported and confident.

Yes.I provide a safe and supportive space where teens can learn and practice effective stuttering techniques, build social confidence, and develop stronger conversational skills.  strengthen self-advocacy, and promote a positive identity. We can explore fluency control techniques and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy.) Sessions are available online, making it easier to fit speech therapy around school life and downtime.

Making an appointment is easy. Just use the contact form, and I will reach out with available times. It is advisable to book a preferred weekly time so we can lock it in for the school term.

The First Session

In our initial session, we’ll take the time to get to know you  and I’ll ask questions to understand your history, and explain key information about assessment or therapy. Together, we’ll discuss the treatment options that fit you best, set meaningful goals, and ensure you have plenty of opportunity to ask questions. 

I can offer language assessments, speech assessments, or school readiness assessments. These are play-based, friendly checks of things like speech sounds, language understanding, expression, and how your child is set up for school communication. Any recommendations will be provided verbally after the language assessment. Reports can be created for an additional fee.

No. For children seeking help, early intervention is key. A language assessment can help identify the best treatment approach, and starting speech therapy before the age of six gives the best chance of strong progress. We advise you not to just wait and see. 

For teens, it can be beneficial to book in for stuttering therapy to work on fluency and / or communication skills. 

Medicare offers a rebate for up to 5 Speech Pathology sessions per calendar year for individuals with chronic conditions and complex needs who require a multi-disciplinary approach (treatment from several health professionals).

• Referral Requirement: Clients must first obtain a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) referral from their GP.
• GP Action: The GP will lodge and complete a GP Management Plan and a Team Care Arrangements Plan.
• Additional Sessions (Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander): People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent are eligible for an additional 5 sessions per calendar year, making a total of up to 10 sessions annually.
• Rebate Amount: We recommend you contact Medicare directly to enquire about the exact refund amount.

Speech Pathology Assessment and Therapy sessions can often be claimed through Private Health Cover under your extras cover.

Before commencing sessions, we strongly recommend you:

• Check Your Cover: Contact your health fund to confirm that Speech Pathology is explicitly included in your policy.
• Confirm Claim Amount: Enquire about the specific rebate amount you are eligible to claim for each individual assessment and therapy session.

The clinic can offer services for NDIS clients who are self-managed only.