If you need an assessment while you are in hospital, the healthcare professionals looking after you will make a referral to our team. If you are worried about your communication or swallowing, you can ask to be referred to us.
To access our community-based services, please contact our Access & Intake Team. You do not need a referral from a GP to see a Speech Pathologist. If you are over the age of 65, a referral via My Aged Care is needed.
Paediatric appointments:
Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) referrals require:
A GP radiology request and referral
Completed VFSS referral form
We offer a paediatric service for children aged 0-6 years. Our paediatric services are not NDIS registered. If you have concerns regarding multiple areas of development, referrals should be directed to Early Childhood Early Intervention.
Referrals will be accepted from clinicians, self-referral, family and carers and specialists.
You can find the Community Health Referral form here.
Our paediatric service is for children aged 0-6 years (preschool)
We endeavour to book referral in for an initial needs assessment within 4 weeks of referral. We will then determine your child’s needs. If they need therapy, they will be placed on our waiting list. The speech pathologist you have the assessment with will give you an idea on approximate wait times as these vary throughout the year.
Fees apply to our services and we offer concession rates. Our Access and Information Team will let you know the cost of your appointment when they book you in. If you are worried about the fees, please let us know.