Speech & Language Support Services

07/09/2025

🌟 Happy Father’s Day 🌟

Today we celebrate all the dads — and all the people who step into that role with love. 💙 Whether you’re a dad, step-dad, grandad, uncle, cousin, big brother, or family friend, the impact you have on a child’s life is immeasurable.

At Speech & Language Support Services, we love seeing dads in our sessions. The way a child’s face lights up when Dad walks in the room, the extra effort they put in to show what they can do, and the sparkle of pride when they hear your encouragement—it’s magic. ✨

That look of pride from you doesn’t just lift the moment. It lifts your child. It tells them: I believe in you. I see you. You’ve got this.

To the dads who gave us courage before we found our own voice—thank you. And to those missing their dad, or who grew up without one, we’re holding space for you today. 💛

Here’s to families of every shape and story, and to the love that helps children shine.

31/08/2025

✨ 30 years on, and I’m still completely in love with being a Speech Pathologist. Every voice, every breakthrough, every smile reminds me why I chose this path — and why I wouldn’t choose anything else. 💬❤️

30/07/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Angie! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome Angie to the Speech & Language Support Services team!

Angie brings a calm, caring approach to every session—and a love for helping little ones develop their speech, language, and early literacy skills. She also enjoys working with young adults as they grow into independence and build confidence in their communication.

Angie understands Hindi and Telugu, which helps her connect deeply with multilingual families and support communication across cultures.

We’re lucky to have her on the team as we continue empowering people to connect to their world! 💬🌍

29/07/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Kim! 🌟

We’re thrilled to welcome Kim to the Speech & Language Support Services team!

With over 16 years of experience, Kim brings deep knowledge and a thoughtful, empowering approach to her work—especially when supporting individuals with limited speech and AAC users. She’s passionate about helping clients find their voice, whether that’s spoken, signed, or supported through technology.

Kim also enjoys working with young adults as they take bold steps into independence—navigating work, study, social life, and everything in between.

We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue to empower people to connect to their world. 💬✨

26/07/2025

🇦🇺💙 Goodbye Tali – Auf Wiedersehen! 💙🇩🇪

We said farewell to our wonderful Tali as she heads back to Germany! 🎉✈️ While we’re going to miss her smile, laughter, and beautiful presence in our team, we’re sending her off in true Aussie style—with a slice of cake 🍰 and a care package full of the essentials: TimTams, Milo, Vegemite (in a squeezy tube – so it doesn’t explode in her bag), and Bluey and Bingo to keep her company on the flight. 🐶🌏

Tali, thank you for being such a gem. Your time with us made a real difference, and we’ll miss you dearly. Wishing you all the very best for your next adventure.

No matter how far you travel—you’ll always have a second home here.

22/07/2025

🐾💔 Farewell, Murphy 💔🐾

We’re sending all our love and thanks to Murphy, our gentle therapy dog, who crossed the rainbow bridge.

Murphy wasn’t just a dog—he was a listener, a reading buddy, a source of calm, and a big-hearted licker of little hands and faces. He helped kids feel safe, seen, and celebrated. He made nervous moments softer, hard days lighter, and therapy sessions something to look forward to.

Whether lying patiently beside a child reading their first book out loud or leaning in for a cuddle when someone needed comfort, Murphy gave so much—just by being himself.

Hamish, his brother, is missing him deeply. He’s been seeking extra cuddles and pats lately, so if you see him around, feel free to share a little love.

Thank you, Murphy, for every paw print you left on our hearts. 🐶🌈💕

22/07/2025

🎓 Are you an allied health student ready to kickstart your career?
We’re on the lookout for Allied Health Assistants & admin support team members who want to:
✔️ Build real skills in a speech therapy clinic
✔️ Be mentored by experienced, passionate speechies
✔️ Get their uni questions answered while gaining hands-on experience
Whether you're studying speech pathology or another allied health degree, this is a chance to learn, grow, and make a difference — from day one. 💬
📧 Interested? Reach out to melinda@speechie.com.au
✨ We can’t wait to meet you!

19/06/2025

We are closed today. The team are at an amazing training all about how to handle those tricky speech cases. Days like this enable us to provide the best and latest in speech therapy.

20/05/2025

Medicare has released new funding options for speech difficulties… but they’ve left out one of the most common conditions: Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Don't let the Developmental part fool you DLD is a life long condition and kids don't grow out of it.

Children with speech delays like stuttering and speech sound disorders were included — and that’s great news. But children with DLD, who make up at least 1 in 14, have been completely left out.

These kids struggle to understand and use language, which affects their learning, friendships, and future independence. DLD is more common than autism and just as life-changing — yet still not recognised in key funding decisions like this.

Families are fighting for access to early support, but too many are being told to wait, to "watch and see", or are falling through the cracks because DLD isn’t acknowledged where it matters most — in Medicare.

💥 This isn’t fair. And it’s not good enough.

Let’s change it. Sign and share this petition to ask the Minister for Health to include DLD in Medicare’s speech support pathways:
🔗 https://www.change.org/p/help-sadie-demand-inclusion-of-developmental-language-disorder-dld-under-medicare

Every signature helps push for recognition, funding, and support these children desperately need. 💜

Help Sadie demand inclusion of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) under Medicare

10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today, we’re celebrating all the incredible women who love, support, guide, and nurture in big and small ways.

This year, our Speechie family has had a special reason to smile, with two beautiful new babies safely welcomed into the world. What a joy it is to see our families grow 💛

But we also know today can be complex.
To those missing their mums,
To those who are estranged,
To those navigating grief, longing, or loss
We see you. We hold space for your heart today.

And to the step-mums, aunties, cousins, best friends, and fierce supporters who step up in motherly roles your love matters deeply, and we celebrate you too.

Here’s to the many forms motherhood can take.
With love, from all of us your Speechie Team. 🌷

25/04/2025

ANZAC Day hits differently when you've grown up with empty chairs at the table.

My grandmother was one of 13 siblings, yet I grew up without grandfathers or great-uncles. War took them—some on the battlefield, others through disease or injuries they carried long after the guns went silent.

I never heard their laughter or their stories firsthand. But their absence shaped our family in quiet, profound ways. It’s a silence that echoes through generations—one filled with both pride and sorrow.

Today, I honour them. Not just for the sacrifice they made, but for the love they never got to give, the birthdays they missed, the wisdom they never passed down.

To all who serve, and to those who carry the weight of their legacy—we remember you. We thank you.

Lest we forget.

17/04/2025

We're egg-cited to let you know our team will be taking a short break over Easter to rest, recharge, and maybe sneak in a choccy or two! 😉

We'll be closed from 18th April and back on deck 22nd April.
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And yes — in the middle of the Great Egg Shortage of 2025 — we managed to score some from the IGA so we have some eggs for Easter! 🥚✨

Wishing all our wonderful clients and families a joyful Easter filled with connection, laughter, and just the right amount of chocolate. 💛
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Stay safe and see you soon!