FREE INTRODUCTORY APPOINTMENT

Start With a Free 20-Minute Speech Pathology Meet & Greet

Finding the right Speech Pathologist is an important decision, whether you're arranging support for yourself, your child or someone you care for.

At Belong Health, we offer a Free 20-Minute Meet & Greet to help you get started.

There is no charge for the 20-minute Meet & Greet, and no obligation to proceed with assessment, therapy or any other service.

What can I discuss during the Meet & Greet?

This introductory conversation gives you an opportunity to:

Discuss your concerns Tell us about the communication difficulties, challenges or support needs that have prompted your enquiry.

Ask questions Learn more about Speech Pathology and the types of support that may be appropriate.

Explore your goals Discuss what matters most to you, your child or the person you're supporting.

Understand the process Find out what an initial assessment, therapy or ongoing support may involve.

Discuss practical arrangements Ask about appointment locations, funding options, fees and availability.

Get to know your Speech Pathologist Make an informed decision about whether the service feels like a suitable fit.

The Meet & Greet is an introductory discussion, rather than a formal clinical assessment or therapy appointment.

Appointments are arranged where a suitable Speech Pathologist is available.

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Find the Right Speech Pathology Support

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Speech Pathology for Children and Teenagers

Children and teenagers may benefit from support with speech clarity, understanding language, expressing themselves, conversations, literacy foundations and communication at school or in everyday activities.

For younger children, support may focus on early communication, late talking, play and helping parents use communication strategies during familiar routines. For school-aged children and teenagers, goals may relate to learning, friendships, explaining ideas and communicating their needs.

Learn More About Paediatric Speech Pathology →

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Speech Pathology for Adults and Older Adults

Adult Speech Pathology focuses on communication that matters in everyday life, including conversations, relationships, appointments, work and community participation.

Support may involve lifelong communication needs or changes associated with stroke, brain injury or a progressive neurological condition. For older adults, goals may include communicating preferences, understanding information and helping family members or carers use supportive communication strategies.

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What Can Speech Pathology Help With?

Speech Pathology involves assessing and supporting speech, language and communication. The profession also includes swallowing assessment and support, where the clinician has the relevant skills and experience.

At Belong Health, the appropriate service depends on the person’s needs and the scope of the available Speech Pathologist.

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Speech Sounds, Language and Understanding

Communication difficulties can affect different parts of speaking and understanding:

• Speech sounds and articulation: producing sounds clearly enough for other people to understand.
• Expressive language: using words and sentences to explain ideas, ask questions or express needs.
• Receptive language and comprehension: understanding words, questions, instructions and conversations.

Depending on the person’s goals, support may focus on explaining an experience, following spoken information, asking for help or making everyday needs understood.

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Social Communication and Everyday Conversations

Speech Pathology may support people with participating in conversations, expressing preferences, asking for clarification and navigating communication in different situations.
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Support should respect the person’s communication style and priorities. It may also involve helping family members, carers or other communication partners adapt how they communicate, rather than placing all responsibility on one person.

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Learning and Literacy-Related Communication

Speech Pathology may have a role when language or speech-sound awareness affects learning.

This can include support with phonological awareness, which means recognising and working with sounds in words, as well as vocabulary, understanding spoken or written language, and organising ideas.

Speech Pathology support for learning-related communication is separate from a diagnostic assessment for a Specific Learning Disorder.

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Cognitive Communication in Adults

Attention, memory, processing and planning can affect how a person understands information or communicates with others. These communication-related impacts are known as cognitive communication difficulties.

Examples include losing track of a conversation, finding it difficult to organise an explanation, or needing more time to understand and respond to information.

Support may involve practical communication strategies, such as using written prompts, organising key messages or adjusting the pace and amount of information in a conversation.

Learn More About Cognitive Communication Therapy for Adults →

Learn More About Stroke & Brain Injury Speech Therapy →

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AAC and Alternative Ways to Communicate

Communication is not limited to speech. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, often called AAC, includes ways of communicating that support or provide an alternative to spoken language.

These may include gestures, pictures, communication boards or speech-generating devices. The appropriate approach depends on the person’s communication needs, preferences and assessment findings.

Contact our team to discuss an AAC assessment or communication-device enquiry.

Learn More About AAC & Communication Devices Support →

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Swallowing and Mealtime Enquiries

For enquiries about swallowing difficulties, dysphagia or mealtime management plans, please tell our team the person’s age, concerns and location.

We will confirm whether an appropriately experienced Speech Pathologist is available and whether the requested service is suitable.

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Learn More About Mealtime Management Plans →

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Voice, Stuttering and Fluency Enquiries

Voice changes and stuttering require consideration of the person’s individual needs and the clinician’s relevant experience.
Please contact our team to discuss these enquiries so we can confirm the appropriate service pathway and current clinician availability.

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Speech Pathology Assessments and Reports

A Speech Pathology assessment helps identify a person’s communication strengths, difficulties and the impact on everyday participation.

Depending on the purpose of the assessment, it may involve a discussion about concerns and goals, review of relevant information, observation of communication, and activities or assessment tools suited to the person’s age and needs.

Assessment may explore speech clarity, understanding language, expressive language, social communication, literacy-related skills or cognitive communication. Specialised assessment enquiries are considered according to the available clinician’s scope.

Reports may explain assessed needs, practical recommendations and the reasons particular supports are proposed. Tell us whether the report is intended for an NDIS-related purpose, communication planning, education, or sharing with another health professional so we can discuss what is appropriate.

An assessment does not automatically mean ongoing therapy is needed. Recommendations depend on the findings, the person’s priorities and the purpose of the assessment.

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Not sure which type of assessment you need?

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What Does Speech Therapy Involve?

Speech therapy is tailored to the person’s goals and the communication situations that matter to them.

For a child, this may involve play-based activities and practical strategies for parents or carers. For a teenager or adult, sessions may focus on conversations, understanding information, explaining ideas or using communication strategies in familiar situations.

Support may involve building skills, adapting communication tasks, using communication aids or helping other people communicate more effectively with the person.

Where appropriate and with consent, family members, carers or other support people may be involved. Recommendations can include ways to use strategies between appointments, with goals reviewed as needs and priorities change.

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Speech Pathology Locations and Appointment Options

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Mandurah, Falcon, Rockingham and the Peel Region

Our clinic is located at 13 Littleton Street, Falcon WA 6210.

Speech Pathology enquiries are welcome from Mandurah, Rockingham and the Peel region. Clinic, home and community appointment options depend on the person’s age, support needs and the available clinician’s service area.

Perth Home and Community Visits

For Perth enquiries, our team can discuss home and community appointment options within the available Speech Pathologist’s coverage area.

Please provide your suburb when enquiring so we can confirm whether a suitable service is available. Coverage may differ between paediatric and adult services.

Learn More About Speech Pathology Services in Perth →

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Telehealth Across Western Australia

Telehealth Speech Pathology may be available across Western Australia where clinically appropriate.

Suitability depends on the assessment or support required, the person’s communication needs and their ability to participate with any necessary assistance. Our team can advise whether telehealth is appropriate or whether an in-person appointment is needed.

Learn More About Telehealth Speech Pathology →

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NDIS and Private Funding Options

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NDIS Speech Pathology
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Belong Health is an NDIS-registered provider and welcomes enquiries from self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed participants.

For eligible participants, Speech Pathology may be funded where it addresses disability-related communication or other eligible functional support needs and meets the applicable NDIS funding requirements.

The proposed service must be appropriate for the participant’s needs and available funding. An assessment or report does not guarantee that funding will be approved.
Funding decisions are made by the NDIA.

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Private Speech Pathology

Private clients can contact Belong Health directly to discuss Speech Pathology without a GP referral.

​Some private health insurance policies may provide rebates for eligible Speech Pathology appointments. Check your level of cover, provider requirements, rebate amounts and annual limits with your health fund before booking.

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Medicare Rebates
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Eligible people may be able to access Medicare rebates for Speech Pathology through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, or an eligible existing care-plan arrangement.

A valid referral and the relevant Medicare requirements apply. Your GP can advise whether this pathway is appropriate, and our team can confirm appointment fees and applicable rebate arrangements before booking.

A Medicare rebate may cover only part of the appointment fee.

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Other Funding Arrangements

For enquiries involving DVA, an aged care provider or another third-party funding arrangement, please contact us before booking.
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We need to confirm whether the proposed arrangement can be accepted and what referrals or approvals are required.

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Enquire About Speech Pathology

Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child or someone you support, our team can help you explore the available options.

When enquiring, let us know the person’s age, suburb, main concerns and preferred appointment setting. Include any assessment or report requirements and the proposed funding arrangement.

We will discuss whether a suitable Speech Pathology service is available and explain the next steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions - Speech Pathology 

​​Is Speech Pathology the Same as Speech Therapy?
Speech therapy is a commonly used term for support provided by a Speech Pathologist. The work can extend beyond speech sounds to include language, understanding, everyday communication and, within the clinician’s scope, swallowing.

Do I Need a Referral for Speech Pathology?
You do not need a GP referral to enquire about or arrange privately funded Speech Pathology at Belong Health.
A referral or other documentation may be required when accessing Medicare rebates or another funding arrangement. Our team can explain what is needed before your appointment.

How Do I Know Whether My Child Needs Speech Pathology?
Consider seeking advice when you have concerns about your child’s speech clarity, language development, understanding, conversations or ability to communicate their needs.
You do not need to know the name of a difficulty before making an enquiry. An assessment can help clarify your child’s strengths, needs and whether support is appropriate.

Can Speech Pathology Help Adults and Older Adults?
Yes. Adults and older adults may seek Speech Pathology for lifelong communication needs or changes affecting speech, language, understanding and everyday conversations.
Support may relate to communication at home, work, appointments or in the community. Swallowing and other specialised enquiries are considered according to the available clinician’s experience and scope.

Can Speech Pathology Support Autistic People or People With ADHD?
Speech Pathology may support autistic people and people with ADHD when there are relevant communication needs.
Goals may involve expressing preferences, understanding information, participating in conversations or using communication supports. For people with ADHD, support focuses on communication-related impacts rather than treating ADHD itself.
Support should reflect the person’s priorities and communication style, not require everyone to communicate in the same way.

Can Speech Pathology Help With Dyslexia or Learning Difficulties?
Speech Pathology may support language and literacy-related skills, including speech-sound awareness, vocabulary, understanding information and organising ideas.
This is different from a diagnostic assessment for a Specific Learning Disorder. Belong Health’s Psychology assessment services provide a separate pathway for relevant diagnostic assessment enquiries.

Can I Arrange an Assessment Without Committing to Ongoing Therapy?
Yes. You can enquire specifically about an assessment or report.
Let us know its purpose so we can confirm the appropriate service. Any recommendation for therapy or further assessment will depend on the findings and your goals.

How Much Does Speech Pathology Cost?
Costs depend on the service requested and the time involved.
Before booking, ask our team about the appointment fee and any assessment, report or travel costs relevant to your service. We can also discuss your proposed funding arrangement and whether a rebate may apply.

Do You Offer Home Visits and Telehealth?
Home and community visits may be available within the relevant clinician’s service area. Telehealth is available across Western Australia where clinically appropriate.
Please provide your suburb, age group and support needs when enquiring so we can discuss suitable options.

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Related Resources

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Last Edited: October 2026