Red Frog for Families is a family-owned and operated allied health practice based in Newcastle NSW, specialising in integrated allied-health services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, ps
Most reviewers praise the staff as caring and effective, with several parents of children with additional needs reporting positive progress and strong communication over extended periods of service. The practice offers occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social programs, and multiple parents describe feeling well-supported as a family unit. However, there are notable concerns from multiple reviewers about business practices, including allegations of double-charging despite written agreements, requiring weekly rather than fortnightly sessions regardless of family preference, and one reviewer's claim that the service fosters dependency rather than independence — concerns worth raising directly before committing to ongoing support.
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Red Frog for Families is a family-owned and operated allied health practice based in Newcastle NSW, specialising in integrated allied-health services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, behaviour support and community access. Their multidisciplinary team of therapists work with people of all ages and disabilities, from paediatrics to adolescents and adults with developmental, behavioural, and learning disabilities, collaborating closely to provide the best outcomes for families.
Assessment and treatment of communication difficulties including speech sounds, language development, stuttering, voice, and feeding and swallowing. Speech pathologists work with children and adults to help them communicate clearly and confidently.
A therapy that helps children and adults develop the everyday skills needed for daily life — from dressing, writing and play to sensory processing and school participation. Occupational therapists assess what is getting in the way and design practical strategies to build independence and confidence.
Assessment and therapy provided by a registered psychologist to support mental health, emotional wellbeing and behaviour. Psychologists work across the lifespan — helping children, adolescents and adults understand and manage challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma and learning differences.
A therapy approach that reduces challenging behaviours by understanding what is driving them and building supportive routines, environments and skills, so a child can take part more fully at home, school and in the community.
Therapy or support delivered in the client's home or community setting rather than in a clinic. This approach allows therapists to work within the real environment where skills need to be applied, which can lead to more practical, lasting outcomes.
A thorough evaluation by a psychologist using standardised tests, interviews and observation to understand a person's cognitive, emotional and behavioural functioning. Results inform diagnosis and guide recommendations for therapy, school adjustments and support services.
Social programs provide opportunities for participants to work on goals such as social skills, team building, confidence, turn-taking, and problem solving.
Accelerated programs designed to fast track goals and development through a five day block of 1.5 hour sessions.
NDIS-approved supports, from the Commission register.
