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School-based support

Speech pathology in the classroom

Support for school-aged children where they learn — language, literacy, social communication and speech, in partnership with teachers.

Communication is the foundation of learning and friendships. We bring speech pathology into the classroom and playground — supporting school-aged children in the setting where they spend their days.

Why support at school matters

Skills practised at a clinic desk don't always travel to the classroom. By working in your child's school, we can support communication where it actually happens — following instructions, joining class discussions, making friends at recess, and accessing the curriculum. We collaborate with teachers so strategies are embedded in everyday learning, not left behind after a session.

What we help with at school age

Working alongside teachers and families

We set classroom-friendly goals that align with the Victorian curriculum, share practical strategies with teachers and aides, and keep families in the loop. This team-around-the-child approach is what makes support stick.

Delivered in everyday settings. Supporting children within schools and early learning settings is exactly the direction Australia's new Thriving Kids reform is heading — embedding help where children learn. It's how we've always worked.

Getting started

We welcome referrals from families, teachers, GPs and other professionals. You don't need a diagnosis to begin — refer a child or get in touch to talk it through.

Common questions

Do you provide speech pathology inside schools?

Yes. As a mobile practice we can work within schools and early learning settings across Melbourne's South-East, collaborating with teachers so support is embedded in the classroom.

How do you work with my child's teacher?

We set classroom-friendly goals aligned with the curriculum, share practical strategies with teachers and aides, and keep communication open so everyone supports your child consistently.

Can school-based support be funded?

Yes — depending on your circumstances, support may be funded through NDIS, Medicare or privately. We're happy to talk through the options.

Ready when you are

Let's help your child be heard

Send a referral in a couple of minutes — families and professionals are both welcome. We'll be in touch within 24–48 hours.