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Speech pathology support for children in Melbourne

Speech Within Reach is a paediatric speech pathology service, focusing on early intervention and supporting children up to 12 years of age.

We can help with:

We help children develop strong speech, language, and early literacy skills in a warm, supportive setting.

We offer:

Our sessions are tailored to each child and focus on practical strategies that families can use everyday.

Building confidence in communication

About

Hi, I’m Stephanie, the founder and speech pathologist behind Speech Within Reach.

After working across several private practices, I founded Speech Within Reach to provide practical, supportive and family-centred speech therapy.

I primarily support preschool children with speech, language and early literacy skills, focusing on building strong communication foundations in the early years.

I see clients in clinic, online and in schools, and I’m currently developing simple online resources to help parents support speech and language at home.

My goal is to make speech pathology empowering, approachable and truly within reach for every family.

What to expect

Assessment

We start with a relaxed assessment to understand your child’s communication strengths and areas to support. This may include play-based activities, conversation, simple tasks and, where appropriate, standardised assessment tools.

Sessions are engaging and tailored to your child’s interests, using games and practical activities to build skills in a supportive environment.

Therapy

Home practice

You’ll receive simple strategies and activities to continue progress at home- no complicated homework, just practical ideas that fit into daily routines.

We regularly review goals and celebrate progress, adjusting plans as your child grows and develops.

Progress/Review

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions *

No referral is required. You’re welcome to contact us directly to discuss your child’s needs and arrange an initial consultation.
I primarily work with preschool and primary-school-aged children, supporting speech, language, literacy and social communication development.
Yes. I work with NDIS plan-managed and self-managed clients.
For Medicare rebates, you can speak with your GP about a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan. If eligible, this allows you to claim a partial rebate for a limited number of speech pathology sessions each year.
Every child is different. Some children benefit from short-term support, while others may attend ongoing sessions depending on their goals and progress.
Yes. Parents are provided with simple, practical strategies and activities to support progress at home between sessions.

Funding

National Disability Insurance Scheme

NDIS is a federal government funding scheme that supports individuals with a permanent disability to have access to therapy to increase their independence in the community.
To receive funding, you must be assessed to determine eligibility.
Speech Within Reach sees children who have NDIS funding. We are able to see clients who are self-managed and plan-managed.
Medicare

If you are referred by a GP under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, your child may be eligible for a Medicare rebate ($56 per session) for up to 5 speech pathology services per calendar year.
A CDM referral form will need to be completed by your GP. Your GP will decide if you are eligible for these services and will provide a referral.
Private Health Insurance

Depending on your policy and extras cover, you may be eligible to claim speech pathology services through your private health insurance.
You will see these item numbers if you have appropriate cover:
320- Speech Pathology Assessment
340- Speech Pathology therapy consultation.