Is The Speech Pathology Centre a registered NDIS provider?

The Speech Pathology Centre 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 The Speech Pathology Centre provide?

The Speech Pathology Centre provides Speech Therapy, Early Intervention and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does The Speech Pathology Centre cover?

The Speech Pathology Centre is based in Abbotsford, NSW.

How do I connect with The Speech Pathology Centre?

You can call +61 428 103 902 and visit their website, or send an enquiry through EarlyBloom — it goes straight to the provider and is always free for families.

What ages does The Speech Pathology Centre work with?

The centre works with children aged 9 months to 16 years.

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.

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What The helps with

Speech Clarity & Fluency

Helping children develop clear speech, fluent communication, and healthy voice habits. Addresses lisps, speech sound clarity, and stuttering.

Expressive Language

Therapy and support to help children build understanding and use of language — including vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension and conversational skills. Delivered by a speech pathologist, it addresses both what a child understands and how they express themselves.

Receptive Language

Social Skills

Therapy and group programs that teach children and young people the skills needed to interact effectively with others — such as turn-taking, reading social cues, making conversation and managing conflict. Often delivered in small groups to allow real-life practice with peers.

Pre-literacy & Phonological Awareness

Building strong foundations in understanding that words comprise sounds and syllables, and developing school readiness skills including syllabification, rhyming, blending, and segmenting.

Written Language & Literacy

Support for reading, spelling, formulating ideas into sentences and written texts, and reading comprehension.

Stuttering Therapy

Specialised speech pathology support for children and adults who stutter. Therapy may target fluency techniques, communication confidence and reducing anxiety around speaking, with approaches tailored to age and the nature of the stutter.

Feeding & Swallowing

Assistance with how a child eats, chews, swallows and drinks, including support for picky or fussy eaters.

Voice Disorders

Assessment and treatment of voice conditions — including hoarseness, vocal nodules and pitch concerns — by a speech pathologist. Therapy addresses how the voice is used and produced, and may be combined with medical management from an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Our approach

A family-centred approach guides the therapy at the centre, with speech pathologists working closely with families to set personalised goals and develop strategies that foster and enrich each child's development. Sessions are tailored to each child's needs, with initial consultations lasting 60 or 90 minutes (or diagnostic therapy over 3-4 sessions where an informal assessment is conducted), followed by weekly therapy sessions of 45 or 60 minutes. Assessment is dynamic and varies for each child, and therapy aims to facilitate and support development while improving and positively contributing to the child's quality of life. The centre's therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based approaches including DIR Floortime, Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk, and specialised techniques for feeding and childhood apraxia of speech.

Working with families

The centre takes a family-centred approach and works closely with families to set personalised goals and develop strategies that enrich their child's development. After the initial consultation, the therapist has a discussion with the family to review findings, make clinical recommendations, and devise goals targeting the child's communication or feeding skills. Parents receive information and strategies to support their child's development at home, as reflected in client testimonials praising the therapist for providing helpful information for home practice. The speech pathologists value collaboration with families and are committed to supporting them through the therapeutic process.

Meet the team

The team consists of Natalie Trevisan (Speech Pathologist, BSpHSc, MSLP, CPSP) and Norris Hung (Speech Pathologist, BAppSc(SpPath)). Natalie is the director and has extensive experience with children across a wide range of clinical diagnoses including developmental language disorders, speech sound disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, social skill difficulties, voice disorders, feeding challenges, stuttering, autism spectrum disorder, and global developmental delay. She holds a Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences and Master of Speech-Language Pathology from Macquarie University and is trained in multiple evidence-based approaches. Norris graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) and has experience working across hospitals, clinics, schools, and community settings with children presenting with autism spectrum disorder, global developmental delay, speech and language difficulties, and fluency concerns; he is committed to evidence-based, person-centred practice and values working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Your first visit

The first appointment begins with the speech pathologist evaluating your child's communication or feeding skills through a dynamic assessment tailored to your child. Initial consultations are typically 60 or 90 minutes in length, though in some cases an informal assessment may be conducted through diagnostic therapy over 3-4 sessions to gather substantial information for a clinical diagnosis. After the initial consultation, the therapist discusses findings with the family and makes clinical recommendations. Goals are then developed to target your child's specific communication or feeding needs, setting the foundation for ongoing weekly therapy sessions.

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