Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids

Queensland Paediatric Allied Health, 120 Queen St, Southport QLD 4215

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About Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids

Gold Coast Speech Therapy is a private speech pathology practice committed to offering high-quality, evidence-based assessment and therapy services to clients across the lifespan. The practice provides professional clinic and community-based services, including home visiting, and takes a collaborative approach where clients have ownership over their own treatment goals and the best way of achieving them.

What's offered

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids lists

Receptive Language Therapy
Support for understanding language and words.
Expressive Language Therapy
Support for using language and words.
Speech Sound Therapy
Support for using sounds clearly and correctly.
Literacy Support
Support for developing reading and writing skills.
Feeding/Swallowing Therapy
Support for improving eating and drinking skills.
Stuttering Therapy
Support for speaking fluently.

Fees

  • Short Consultation (30 min)

    $85

  • Standard Consultation (45 min)

    $125

  • Long Consultation (1 hour)

    $165

  • Initial Assessment Package

    Includes all assessment sessions, feedback appointment, and comprehensive written report. Not required for every new client.

    $330

From Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.

Get to know Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids

From Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids's website.

  • Our approach

    The practice uses a collaborative, client-centered approach where children and families have ownership over their treatment goals and the best way of achieving them. Sessions focus on evidence-based assessment and therapy across communication, feeding and swallowing, literacy, and other areas. The team is trained in several specialized approaches including the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) method for feeding, Hanen strategies, PECS, PROMPT, Key Word Sign, and social-emotional learning programs. Sessions are offered in flexible formats including clinic visits, community-based services, and home visiting, tailored to each child's needs.

  • Meet the team

    Hanna Bowler is the practice principal and a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with many years of experience across health, education, and private practice settings in metropolitan, rural and remote locations. She has worked with both children and adults across multiple clinical areas including communication, swallowing, literacy, and disability services. Hanna holds certifications in Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) feeding, Hanen It Takes Two To Talk, PECS, PROMPT, Key Word Sign, BEST program for Social Emotional Learning, and Little Learners Love Literacy Sounds. She is committed to ongoing training, professional development, and mentoring other health professionals.

  • Your first visit

    An initial assessment package is available at $330 and includes all speech therapy sessions needed to complete necessary assessments, a feedback appointment, and a comprehensive written report. However, this package is not required for every new client, so families are encouraged to contact the practice to discuss their individual initial consultation needs based on their circumstances.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids a registered NDIS provider?

Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. Contact them to ask if they accept NDIS participants and which plan types (self-managed or plan-managed).

What services does Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids provide?

Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids provides Speech Therapy.

Which areas does Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids cover?

Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids is based in Southport, QLD.

How do I connect with Gold Coast Speech Therapy Services | Speech Therapist for Kids?

You can call +61 7 5647 6120, email them and visit their website.

Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?

No referral is needed to see one privately. You only need a GP referral if you want to access Medicare rebates or are going through certain funded pathways.

Is speech therapy covered by the NDIS?

It can be, usually under Capacity Building / Improved Daily Living, if it aligns with your child's plan goals. Check your plan or ask your support coordinator.

At what age should we see a speech pathologist?

There's no "too early." If you have concerns about your child's talking or understanding at any age, an assessment can clarify whether support would help.

How long are sessions and how many will we need?

Session length varies between clinics and services, so check it with the provider when you book. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

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