Helping children communicate, connect and participate in everyday life
Speech Therapy supports children and young people to understand and express themselves, connect with others and participate confidently at home, at school and in their community.
Speech Therapy is more than learning to talk
Communication is part of almost everything we do. It helps us express what we think, feel, want and need, understand other people, learn, build relationships and advocate for ourselves.
We take the time to understand how each child communicates, their strengths and what may be getting in the way, before developing meaningful supports that make communication easier in everyday life.
We support all forms of communication, recognising that there is no single “right” way to communicate, connect or be understood.
Supporting your child to communicate and connect
Communication and language
- Understanding language
- Expressing thoughts and ideas
- Vocabulary and sentences
- Following information
- Telling stories
- Self-advocacy
Speech and literacy
- Speech sounds and clarity
- Motor speech
- Phonological awareness
- Reading and spelling
- Written language
- Fluency
Connection and participation
- Social communication
- AAC and multimodal communication
- Communicating with peers
- Classroom participation
- Confidence communicating
- Voice
Our therapists also support children and young people with eating, drinking and swallowing. Learn more about feeding therapy →
Allied Health Assistants support our Speech Therapy team
Working hand in hand with your child’s Speech Therapist, our Allied Health Assistants (AHAs) turn therapy goals into regular, fun practice between reviews, with skills like speech sounds, language, literacy and AAC.
It’s a flexible, cost-effective way to keep momentum going on longer-term goals.
Who we support
Early childhood
Building foundations for communication, interaction, play and early language.
School aged
Supporting communication, literacy, learning, friendships and participation at school and home.
Teenagers
Building communication, self-advocacy, literacy and confidence across school, relationships and everyday life, including gender-affirming voice support.
Young adults
Supporting communication, independence, study, work, relationships and participation in adult life.
What to expect
Get to know your child
We learn about your child, their (and your) goals, and what matters most to you both.
Assessment
We gather information through play, observation, discussion and assessment.
Planning
We create a plan that is practical, meaningful and tailored to your child.
Therapy and carer coaching
Therapy and coaching that builds everyday skills and confidence for your child, while giving you the knowledge and strategies to support them at home.
Review and collaborate
We track progress, review goals and celebrate every achievement.
Ready to take the next step?
We would love to hear from you. Register your child, or book a drop-in session for advice.