eachspeechpearplum

11/08/2025

Why We Always Start Here -

Before ongoing speech therapy begins, we start with an initial appointment. This isn’t about slowing things down — it’s about making sure your child gets the right support, at the right time, in the right way. In our latest blog, we share how this approach keeps wait times short and sets your ...

11/08/2025

We will be closed this Wednesday for the Ekka Public holiday!

06/08/2025

✨ Meet Alex – the calm, capable heartbeat behind the scenes at Each Speech Pear Plum 💜

Alex has been settling in the last few weeks and we are so happy to have her on board.

With over 20 years of admin experience, a Certificate in Allied Health Assistance, and a deep love for systems that support people, Alex keeps our days running smoothly (and our inbox from exploding).

Families will often meet Alex first — and it’s no surprise they feel instantly supported. She brings a quiet warmth, a deep understanding of inclusive care, and just the right amount of admin magic to everything she does.

Fun fact: Erin and Alex first worked together many years ago — and it’s been such a joy to reunite and bring that full-circle moment into the Each Speech family.

If you see her at the clinic, don’t forget to say hello! 👋

05/08/2025

I get it — no one wants to pay a cancellation fee.
And if there were a way to manage cancellations without charging a fee and still sustain Each Speech… I’d be using it already!

But here’s the truth:
Cancellation fees allow services like mine to keep delivering high-quality support, pay our team fairly, invest in ongoing learning, and maintain the clinic environment and resources your child deserves.

Simply put, I see only 3 options:
1️⃣ Increase my prices to offset the cost of short-notice cancellations — making services even less accessible for families.
2️⃣ Not charge cancellation fees — but fail to meet my obligations as an employer and provider.
3️⃣ Be transparent about cancellation fees — and continue to offer the flexible, sustainable, evidence-based service you’ve come to expect.

Option 3 is the only one that works.

Thank you for understanding. Your support helps me keep showing up for the kids, families, and team that I care so deeply about.

29/07/2025

🌟 Say hello to Annie! 🌟

We’re so excited to welcome Annie, our newest Allied Health Assistant, to the Each Speech Pear Plum family! 💜

Annie brings gentle energy, creativity, and the biggest heart to every session. She’s a speechie-in-training with a love for connection, play, and supporting little ones to shine. She currently spending her time shadowing sessions and creating useful resources for our lovely families.

🐶 Fun fact: She walks her sheep (yes, really!) around the neighbourhood with her two dogs, Rosie and Molly! 🐾

Annie’s books are about to open, so if you’ve been after a wonderful AHA now’s the time to get in touch!

Swipe through to learn more about Annie and give her a big wave next time you’re in! 👋✨

29/06/2025

A little update on who is in the office this week!

Erin is taking the week off to spend time with her family. Bonnie will be in the office Thursday and Friday this week if anything is urgent!

When Erin returns we are jumping straight into our very first team day, with our brand new team of FOUR! I can’t wait to introduce you all to our newest team members!

17/06/2025

✨ What sustainable funding could and should look like — for EVERYONE involved.

Providers AND participants are not asking for anything outrageous.

We are simply asking for a system that actually supports the people holding it up and the people it’s meant to serve.

🟡 Providers deserve funding that reflects the true cost of delivering therapy.
🟣 Participants deserve real choice, flexibility, and continuity.

Because when providers can stay, participants can thrive.

This is the version of the NDIS we need to work towards together.

We’ll keep saying it over and over until it sticks: it shouldn’t be this hard to do what’s right.

👇 Tell me — what would you add to this list?
💬 Let’s name the vision out loud.
🔁 Share to keep the conversation going.
📌 Save for your next advocacy moment.

16/06/2025

Two perspectives on the same broken system.

Providers and participants deserve a scheme that supports real choice, real sustainability, and real futures — not one that pushes people, providers and participants, out.

💬 Two sides, one broken system.

We want to hear real stories — from those giving care, and those receiving it, because we all see the cracks — just from different angles.

11/06/2025

Let’s talk therapy breaks and school holidays!

I’m a huge advocate for taking therapy breaks, I frequently see the benefit for kids in my clinical work.

📢📢 BUT I also see when breaks haven’t benefited a child 📢📢

Sometimes a break can mean:
⏳ Lost momentum
📉 Regression in hard-won skills
😓 A bumpy transition back into routine

Every school holidays I work with families to figure out the best way to support a child’s therapy goals. This keeps support flexible and individual.

✨ Flexible support options include:
📦 Fun therapy packs
☕ Planning chats
🏡 Therapy sessions (with priority for those who can attend the clinic to allow more opportunity for appointments for other children)

🧠 And a little cheeky bonus for our NDIS families - continuing supports in these ways also helps show how you’re working towards your child’s goals — which matters at plan reviews.