Speech Therapy Brisbane

Speech therapy starts with a speech and language assessment to understand the child’s current developmental level and ability to interact with people around them.

Our team of speech pathologists work with children and their families to develop the child’s speech through listening. This approach closely follows a child’s natural developmental progression in listening, language, speech, literacy, cognition and social skills.

You don’t need a referral for speech therapy however you can get a Team Care Plan or a GP Management Plan (GPMP) to access some Medicare rebates. If you have private health, you may also be able to use your extras cover.

If you want to get speech therapy for your child, click here to book an appointment or phone our friendly team.

Speech therapy ranges in cost and is dependent on the length and number of sessions required.

Speech therapy is not fully covered by Medicare, you may be able to get a Team Care plan or GPMP plan or you may be eligible to obtain NDIS funding for a speech therapist.

Our speech therapists provide evidence-based and individualised strategies for families to undertake in a home setting with their child. The overall effectiveness of speech therapy is largely dependent on how much practice is carried out outside of the appointment.

Speech therapy sessions typically run for about 30 to 45 minutes on a regular basis and will be dependent on the goals identified from a child’s speech and language assessment.

The age in which a child should start speech therapy will vary from child to child depending on the delays they may be experiencing. As soon as you have a concern relating to a delay, a speech and language assessment is encouraged as early intervention is key to outcomes.