Is Speech and Growth Clinic a registered NDIS provider?

Speech and Growth Clinic is not currently listed as a registered NDIS provider on the NDIS Commission register. They may still support plan-managed or self-managed NDIS participants — contact them to confirm.

What services does Speech and Growth Clinic provide?

Speech and Growth Clinic provides Speech Therapy, Early Intervention and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does Speech and Growth Clinic cover?

Speech and Growth Clinic is based in Leichhardt, NSW.

How do I connect with Speech and Growth Clinic?

You can call +61 435 750 633 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

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?

Sessions are typically 30-60 minutes. The number depends on your child's goals; the pathologist will recommend a plan after the initial assessment.

Speech and Growth Clinic · Speech Therapy · Leichhardt, NSW

Our approach

Therapy sessions are play-based, engaging, and tailored to each child's individual goals. Whether supporting speech clarity, language development, literacy, or social communication, the clinic makes learning fun, effective, and family-centred. The approach extends beyond just working on speech and language—it partners with families to nurture confidence, curiosity, and lifelong communication skills. The team is passionate advocates for early intervention, recognizing that the first five years of life offer a critical window for building strong communication foundations, though they emphasize it's never too late for meaningful progress at any age.

Working with families

The clinic takes a family-centred approach and partners with families throughout therapy. Parent coaching is offered to equip families with strategies to reinforce progress at home. For fluency groups using the Lidcombe Program, parents attend sessions alongside children for peer-supported learning and practice. Early intervention groups specifically include parent coaching to support learning at home. The clinic welcomes parent feedback and encourages families to share thoughts with their clinician or contact the clinic directly at any time.

Meet the team

The team consists of five Certified Practicing Speech Pathologists with Masters degrees in Speech Pathology and extensive paediatric experience: Cassandra El Akkari, Dana Kulezic, Paula Ghanem, Thea Azzi, and Elizabeth Lawlache. A graduate speech pathologist, Elizabeth, and an Allied Health Assistant, Monica, also support service delivery. Several team members hold specialised training in stuttering (Lidcombe Program), autism (SERVAM and Hanen), literacy (Sounds-Write phonics), augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and childhood apraxia of speech. Many are bilingual in English and Arabic. The clinic also partners with occupational therapists at Child Sense for joint therapy services.

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