The Speech Express

The Speech Express This is where modern, evidence-based speech pathology meets a furry friend with a tail and anything becomes PAWsible.

โœจ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌTherapy Assistant's at The Speech Express - Availability NOW! โœจTherapy Assistants work with your child and their Spee...
19/03/2026

โœจ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌTherapy Assistant's at The Speech Express - Availability NOW! โœจ

Therapy Assistants work with your child and their Speech Pathologist to:

*Provide even greater support - More support equals more progress
*Provide extra practice time for your child
*Further build upon skills already being developed

Our Therapy Assistants currently have availability for EXTRA support sessions!

These sessions are a great way to build confidence, practice skills and support progress between Speech Therapy appointments ๐Ÿฅฐโœจ

Contact our reception team to book! ๐Ÿ’œ

17/03/2026

๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฃ๐ŸฅšEaster has arrived early at The Speech Express - make sure you come in and check out our new Easter decorations, we're already feeling excited ๐Ÿฅฐโœจ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌSpeech Therapy Practice can happen anywhere and everywhere! โœจSpeech Therapy is not just limited to a Clinic or Therapy...
16/03/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌSpeech Therapy Practice can happen anywhere and everywhere! โœจ

Speech Therapy is not just limited to a Clinic or Therapy room. It happens anywhere that your child feels safe, supported and ready to learn ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“•

For example:

*On the floor playing
*Playing at the Park
*When spending time with family during meals
*When having breakfast
*Playing with Siblings
*In the car with friends or family ๐Ÿฅฐ

15/03/2026

๐Ÿฐโœจ Last spots hopping away!

The Furry Friends Express Easter Holiday Program is almost full! We had so much fun last school holidays and invite all eager bunnies to join us at Parkview Equestrian Centre for a joyful, connection-building morning with therapy horses, dogs and guinea pigs.

๐Ÿซ Chocolate Easter egg making
๐ŸŽจ Creative egg art studio
๐Ÿฅš Easter scavenger hunt with social missions
๐Ÿด Animal-assisted connection and play

All designed to nurture confidence, communication and friendship in a fun, neurodiversity-affirming group.

๐Ÿ“† 8โ€“10 April 2026
โฐ 10:00โ€“11:30am
๐Ÿ‘ง Primary school aged children

โšก Only a few places left!
Contact reception to enrol or send us a DM. ๐Ÿฃ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿถ Therapy Dogs "hard at work" here at The Speech Express ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌLincoln has a very important job as a Therapy Dog here at T...
13/03/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿถ Therapy Dogs "hard at work" here at The Speech Express ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌ

Lincoln has a very important job as a Therapy Dog here at The Speech Express.

Sometimes, it's a more "paws on" job of greeting, welcoming and making everyone feel comfortable in their sessions. Sometimes, it's just time for an afternoon siesta on a book.... whilst still helping little people regulate during sessions too! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™

10/03/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌโœจNew Medicare Speech Pathology Rebate โ€“ From 1 March 2026 โœจ

Thanks to the advocacy work of Speech Pathology Australia, an important Medicare change has come into effect from 1 March 2026 โ€” and it's fantastic news for many of our families!

This update will have a significant positive impact on private-paying clients with more straightforward therapy needs.

Whatโ€™s Changing?
From 1 March 2026, Medicareโ€™s MBS M10 Allied Health Services (for complex neurodevelopmental conditions and eligible disabilities) will expand to include:

*Stuttering

*Speech sound disorders (e.g., lisp, articulation difficulties, phonological disorders)

*Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)

*Cleft lip and/or palate

This applies to children and young people under 25 years of age.

If you'd like to read more details on this change, please visit Speech Pathology Australia's page; https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ OR speak with your local GP to see if your child may be eligible. We are also here to help wherever possible ๐Ÿฅฐ

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ International Women's Day 2026.... ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธโœจWe simply had to share our team of amazingly diverse, dedicated and passi...
08/03/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ International Women's Day 2026.... ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธโœจ

We simply had to share our team of amazingly diverse, dedicated and passionate women for International Women's Day! We are all so proud to call these women both colleagues and friends ๐Ÿฅฐ

โค๏ธ ๐Ÿ’• ๐Ÿ’œ โฃ๏ธ โœจ โค๏ธ

๐Ÿš‚๐ŸพPlease Note, we are CLOSED on Monday for the Labour Day Public Holiday.We will be all aboard and back to business as u...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐ŸพPlease Note, we are CLOSED on Monday for the Labour Day Public Holiday.
We will be all aboard and back to business as usual from Tuesday the 10th. Enjoy the long weekend break! โœจ๐Ÿš‚

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพโœจ MEET RUTH  โœจ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿš‚A big warm welcome to one of our lovely new Speech Pathologists Ruth! ๐Ÿ’œWith a Master in Speech and Lan...
04/03/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพโœจ MEET RUTH โœจ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿš‚

A big warm welcome to one of our lovely new Speech Pathologists Ruth! ๐Ÿ’œ

With a Master in Speech and Language Therapy and a Bachelor of Communication, itโ€™s clear that language and communication have always been a passion of Ruthโ€™s.

Her particular area of interest is working on alternative ways of communicating (AAC) and she enjoys exploring creative, individualised approaches to therapy, incorporating clientsโ€™ interests into sessions and working alongside animals in a positive environment.

Working as an allied health assistant with school-aged children throughout her studies taught her that all children move at different paces, some preferring calm, steady and structured interactions, with others requiring fast-paced, adaptable sessions to maintain engagement.

In her spare time, she loves being out in her garden tending to her veggies, fruit orchard and pet chickens. She also enjoys video games, scuba diving, yoga, and dabbling in pottery. ๐Ÿง˜๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿ„ Welcome Ruth!

โค๏ธ

โœจ Pictured here, Gen (our director here at The Speech Express ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพ), recently attended The Tintern Grammar Foundation Serv...
03/03/2026

โœจ Pictured here, Gen (our director here at The Speech Express ๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพ), recently attended The Tintern Grammar Foundation Service, as a guest speaker. This is a meaningful event that brings the entire Tintern community together, to celebrate the people, place and shared values that have shaped Tintern since 1877.

Gen proudly shared her own stories, speaking of friendships and connections that continue to influence both her life and career.

Gen also spoke on the important work that she contributes to here at The Speech Express. She discussed her significant contributions to a recently published article on "Canine-Assisted Speech Therapy for Children: Caregiver and Therapist Perspectives" ๐Ÿพโœจ

For those who are interested, this article can be accessed via our Linktree on our Instagram page ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ• Did You Know - Fun Friday Fact! ๐ŸพThe Speech Express is one of the first paediatric Speech Pathology clinics in Victo...
27/02/2026

๐Ÿพ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ• Did You Know - Fun Friday Fact! ๐Ÿพ

The Speech Express is one of the first paediatric Speech Pathology clinics in Victoria to integrate animal-assisted interventions in speech pathology services.

With our trained animal companions, we create a supportive and engaging environment for our young clients at our private practice in Chirnside Park.

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพโœจ MEET SCARLETT โœจ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿš‚Welcome Scarlett! Scarlett has joined us as a Speech Pathology Therapy Assistant here at The Speech...
25/02/2026

๐Ÿš‚๐Ÿพโœจ MEET SCARLETT โœจ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿš‚

Welcome Scarlett! Scarlett has joined us as a Speech Pathology Therapy Assistant here at The Speech Express. She supports children and their families across home, school, and community settings, helping deliver engaging, individualised therapy tailored to each childโ€™s needs.

Scarlett is currently studying a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at La Trobe University, with a dream of working closely with neurodivergent children to help them grow and feel confident in their communication.

Supporting children in their development has always been one of Scarlettโ€™s greatest passions. She brings a positive, empathetic, and deeply caring approach to her work, and is dedicated to building strong, trusting relationships with every family she supports. Scarlett loves finding creative and meaningful ways to connect with each child, aiming to make every therapy session fun and encouraging.

Outside of work and study, Scarlett enjoys spending time with her two energetic German Shorthaired Pointers, relaxing with friends and family, and playing sports.

Address

1 Kimberley Drive
Chirnside Park, VIC
3116

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+61493210444

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