Is Viva Speech Pathologist a registered NDIS provider?

Viva Speech Pathologist 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 Viva Speech Pathologist provide?

Viva Speech Pathologist provides Speech Therapy, Autism Assessment, ADHD Assessment, Early Intervention and Learning Support & Tutoring.

Which areas does Viva Speech Pathologist cover?

Viva Speech Pathologist is based in Joondalup, WA.

How do I connect with Viva Speech Pathologist?

You can call +61 8 9301 4128 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 Viva Speech Pathologist work with?

The clinic works with babies and toddlers through to school-aged children, teenagers, and adults.

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.

Viva Speech Pathologist · Speech Therapy · Joondalup, WA

What Viva helps with

Speech and Language Assessment

Combined assessment and targeted therapy for difficulties with understanding and using language — including vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension and narrative skills. Delivered by a speech pathologist for children and adults.

Articulation and Speech Clarity Therapy

Treatment to help children and adults speak clearly and improve sound production skills.

Language Development Therapy

Therapy to help babies learn words, toddlers use sentences, and improve vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills.

Social Communication Therapy

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.

School Readiness and Literacy Support

Services addressing speech clarity, grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, story-telling, pre-literacy skills, and reading, spelling, and writing for primary students, teenagers and adults.

Stuttering and Fluency Therapy

Treatment to help individuals speak fluently without stuttering.

Voice Therapy

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.

Vocal Nodule and Muscle Tension Dysphonia Treatment

Specialized treatment for vocal nodules and muscle tension dysphonia.

Professional Voice Care

Voice care services for professional voice users such as singers, teachers, and sales persons.

Accent Modification

Therapy to help individuals modify accents they wish to change.

Bilingual Language Development Support

Support for parents of bilingual children to help them develop expressive language skills in both languages.

School-Based Therapy

Allied health and therapeutic services delivered directly within a school setting to support students with disability, developmental differences or learning difficulties. This model reduces disruption to schooling and allows therapists to collaborate with teachers in the child's natural learning environment.

Home-Based Therapy

Therapy sessions conducted in the home environment.

Group Therapy

Therapy delivered to small groups of children or adults with similar goals, allowing participants to practise skills, build connections and learn from shared experiences. Groups are facilitated by a qualified therapist and can cover areas such as social skills, emotional regulation or anxiety management.

Intensive Therapy Programs

Structured therapy or skill-building programs delivered during school holiday periods. These intensives allow children to make concentrated progress on communication, social, motor or daily living goals in a fun, often group-based setting.

Autism Assessment (Speech Pathology Component)

Speech pathology component of autism assessment available with Medicare rebate when referred by a paediatrician.

Our approach

At Viva Speech Pathology, therapy is delivered as a flexible, family-centred process that makes tasks simpler and more enjoyable with graduated supports—moving from simple activities to complex ones, with prompts, modelling, and feedback gradually reduced as the child becomes independent. Sessions are customised to each child's needs and circumstances, with a strong emphasis on parents sitting in to learn strategies they can use at home. The clinicians are trained to engage shy children through play at their physical and developmental level, using favourite toys and activities, and can also use home videos or conduct sessions at home or school if needed. Therapy goals are set in partnership with families, and homework between sessions is carefully explained and monitored to ensure progress continues outside the clinic. The approach values parent input throughout assessment and treatment, embedding therapy into routines and activities families already enjoy.

Working with families

Parent involvement is central to the therapy model, and the clinic strongly recommends that parents sit in during sessions so they can learn strategies to support their child at home. Parents are viewed as experts about their children and their input is highly valued during both assessment and therapy within the family-centred approach used. Clear explanations of homework are provided before each session, and progress on homework is checked at the next session to ensure treatment continues without obstacles at home. If parents wish, the clinic can arrange school visits, classroom observations, and meetings with teachers to develop Individual Education Goals in partnership. The clinic also maintains contact through progress notes and offers flexible communication options to support families.

Meet the team

The team includes experienced speech pathologists with qualifications in Human Communication Science and Education. The practice owner, Inge Gaudin, is a Senior Speech Pathologist and Member of Speech Pathology Australia, who founded the clinic in 2006. The team has expanded to include multiple senior therapists across two clinics, with at least seven therapists mentioned in recent posts. Therapists provide assessment and therapy in areas including articulation, language, literacy, stuttering, voice, and autism screening, with some holding expertise in specific areas such as working with people with disabilities and diagnostic assessment.

Your first visit

At the first appointment, an expert speech pathologist takes note of parent concerns and gathers information through a questionnaire completed beforehand and a parent interview, both of which form part of the assessment. The session includes free play with the parent and/or siblings as well as more structured formal assessment, allowing the clinician to form an overall picture of the child's communicative strengths and areas for improvement. If a child is reluctant to speak in the clinic, supplementary home videos can be used to analyse language samples, or sessions can be arranged at home, daycare, or with a sibling present to ensure the assessment reflects the child's typical communication. The clinician works to understand which activities the child and parents enjoy together, so that therapy tasks can be embedded naturally into these routines.

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