How do I get my child into speech therapy?

You can contact a speech pathology clinic directly in most cases. Search for clinics near you, send an enquiry, and the clinic will talk through assessment, availability, and how to fund sessions.

You usually do not need a referral to see a private speech pathologist. The simplest path is to find clinics in your area, send an enquiry to the ones you like, and ask about their current wait and how a first appointment works.

If you want to use NDIS funding, have your child's plan details ready so the clinic can confirm how sessions would be claimed. If you want a Medicare rebate, book a GP appointment first to set up a care plan.

On Waitless you can search your suburb, compare local clinics, and send an enquiry that goes straight to the clinic. It is free for families.

This page is general information, not clinical advice, and every child is different. For advice about your child, speak with a GP or a speech pathologist.