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Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation

7/214 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove QLD 4060

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About Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation

What's offered

  • Home or school visits

  • Clinic sessions

Services provided

Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation lists

Speech Pathology
Speech Pathologist assessment and therapy for children of all ages with problems talking, understanding, using the right sounds, stuttering, reading, spelling, and eating and swallowing difficulties.
Lactation Consultancy
Speech Therapist and Lactation Consultant-led antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding education, assessment and support for you and your baby.
Orofacial Myology
Orofacial Myology therapy for children, including assessment and therapy for babies and children of all ages, to help remediate abnormal movement patterns of the face and mouth.
Mobile Visits
Blue-Card certified clinicians available to visit children for therapy sessions at school, kindergarten, daycare, or home in specified Brisbane postcodes.

Get to know Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation

From Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation's website.

  • Our approach

    Speech therapy sessions are play-based and tailored to each child's individual goals and interests. The team believes in a personalised approach, with clinicians tailoring methods to meet unique needs. Sessions may include fun activities that improve speech sounds, language skills, listening, social communication, or feeding strategies. Clinicians work flexibly and are committed to helping families feel informed and supported through evidence-based, warm, and collaborative approaches that fit into everyday routines.

  • Working with families

    The team is committed to a family-centred approach that keeps parents informed and supported throughout therapy. Clinicians tailor strategies to fit easily into families' everyday routines and work collaboratively to help families understand their child's needs and goals. Communication and involvement are central to the personalised approach, ensuring families feel confident in supporting their child's development alongside professional therapy.

  • Meet the team

    The team includes five Certified Practising Speech Pathologists with varying specialisations: Jessica Hajdu (Director, IBCLC) specialises in infant and paediatric feeding and communication development; Alyce Finnen focuses on articulation, language, and neurodevelopmental support; Jordan Harkin brings expertise in swallowing, complex speech, and functional communication; Sophie Strickland delivers play-based therapy with a holistic approach; and Ali Burmeister has extensive experience with feeding difficulties, autism, and complex language disorders since 1996. The team also includes four Allied Health Assistants currently studying Bachelor of Speech Pathology degrees. All clinicians are Blue-Card certified.

  • Your first visit

    During an initial assessment, a Speech Pathologist will evaluate your child's communication, feeding, and swallowing skills depending on your concerns. The assessment helps clarify whether there are any delays or difficulties and informs the therapy plan moving forward. Parents and caregivers can contact the clinic directly by phone, email, or online to book an assessment, and there is immediate availability with flexible times including weekend sessions. No referral is needed to access these services.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation a registered NDIS provider?

Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation 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 Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation provide?

Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation provides Speech Therapy and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation cover?

Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation is based in Ashgrove, QLD.

How do I connect with Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation?

You can call +61 434 473 758, email them and visit their website.

What ages does Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation work with?

Children can start speech therapy from birth or a few months old, and the team supports children up to 14–15 years of age.Based on Sound Beginnings Speech and Lactation's 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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