Speak Listen Learn

02/03/2026

📣 Medicare Update - Speech Pathology

A quick update for families: New Medicare item numbers for certain speech disorders commenced TODAY (1 March)!

This is a new pathway (separate to the usual CDM plan) and may apply to children and young people under 25 who have diagnosed speech disorders such as:

• Stuttering
• Persistent speech sound disorder
• Childhood apraxia of speech
• Dysarthria
• Speech differences associated with cleft lip and/or palate

For eligible children, Medicare can provide rebates for:

• Up to 8 assessment sessions
• Up to 20 treatment sessions
• $87.25 rebate per session (current rate)

As this has only just commenced, some GPs may still be becoming familiar with the referral process.

A formal diagnosis and GP referral under the correct item number are required, and not all children with speech difficulties will meet criteria.

If you’re unsure whether this applies to your child, we’re very happy to talk it through and guide you on next steps.

26/12/2025

🎄✨ Wishing all our Speak Listen Learn families a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to partner with you and your children - it is truly a privilege.

We hope your holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and a little rest.

The clinic will reopen on the 12th of January 2026.

24/12/2025

✨ End of Year Update from Speak Listen Learn ✨

As we wrap up 2025, we wanted to share a little update with our families and community 💛

Our latest newsletter includes:
✔️ Celebrations from a big year in our new clinic space
✔️ Staffing updates and exciting news for 2026
✔️ Christmas & New Year clinic closure dates
✔️ Information about appointment availability in the New Year

You can read the full update here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/659de310da4c/as-2025-comes-to-a-close-a-little-update-from-our-team

Thank you for being part of the Speak Listen Learn community — we’re so grateful to support you and your families 💬✨

02/12/2025

Enjoying a little Christmas cheer in the clinic before we head into the final couple of weeks of the year! 🎄🌟

04/10/2025

🗣️ October is AAC Awareness Month!

There are so many myths about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), like “AAC stops kids from talking” or “they need certain skills before we start.”

The truth? There are no prerequisites for communication.
Just as we talk to babies before they can speak, we can model and build language through AAC long before a child uses it independently. AAC doesn’t replace speech; it supports it, helping kids connect, express, and thrive. 💬✨

We’ve shared a new blog post unpacking some of the biggest myths about AAC, and what the research really says.

Let’s spread the message that communication is for everyone 💛

https://speaklistenlearn.com.au/busting-the-myths-about-aac-what-every-family-should-know/

Busting the myths about AAC! Learn why there are no prerequisites for communication, how AAC supports speech, and why it’s not just for non-speaking kids. A family-friendly guide from Speak Listen Learn.

09/09/2025

🎈 Play · Connect · Communicate – Preschoolers (3–5 yrs) 🎈

Our preschool holiday group is all about fun, friendship, and imagination! Perfect for little ones who love play and would enjoy a small-group experience.

🌟 Messy sensory play
🌟 Obstacle courses
🌟 LEGO fun
🌟 Pretend cafés & dress-ups

Designed by our speech pathologists and run with our allied health assistants, these groups give preschoolers a safe, supportive space to play, grow, and connect.

📅 Week 1 & 2 of the school holidays
📍 Speak Listen Learn, Frenchs Forest
📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 9402 0894

✨ Limited places – get in touch today!

09/09/2025

🌸 Crafternoons – Primary Girls 🌸

✨ Looking for a holiday activity that’s creative and connection-focused?

Our Crafternoons group is designed for primary school girls who’d love a chance to create, connect, and make new friends.

🖌 Beading
📓 Journaling
🔑 Keyring making
🎨 Craft & creativity galore!

Guided by our speech pathologists and allied health assistants, sessions are structured yet relaxed, helping friendships grow naturally.

📅 Week 1 & 2 of the school holidays
📍 Speak Listen Learn, Frenchs Forest
📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 9402 0894

💫 Spots are limited – book now!

19/07/2025

Encouraging your child to talk doesn’t mean saying “Say…” all the time (in fact, it can actually have the opposite effect!)

There are so many natural, fun ways to support your child’s language development, just through how you play, talk, and interact.

💬 Model and pause
🧩 Use sentence completion
🤔 Offer choices
🎈 Sabotage (playfully!)
🗣 Narrate and comment
🔁 Repeat, expand and imitate
✋ Add gesture and sign

Swipe through for simple strategies you can start using today to help your child to communicate and learn language in an stress-free, engaging way.

If you ever have concerns about your child’s communication, don’t wait, reach out to a speech pathologist. We’re here to help ❤️