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Bright Start Speech Pathology

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Bright Start Speech Pathology

We are a peadiatric speech pathology clinic with a focus on neurodiversity and inclusion!

We are a paediatric speech pathology service for children aged 0 to 18 years. We see children for early intervention, autism, feeding, global developmental delay, Down Syndrome, dyspraxia, 22q11, hearing impairment, FASD, early literacy. Assessments for autism, FASD, language, articulation, early literacy, dypraxia

21/07/2025

Bed Wetting & When To Act
At Bright Start Speech Pathology, we offer support for all different types of situations beyond just communication. If your child is struggling with bed wetting, you’re not alone and help is available.
Here’s when it might be time to seek support: ✅ Your child is 6 years or older ✅ Your child is bothered by the bed wetting ✅ It’s causing conflict or frustration in your family ✅ Your child’s self-esteem would benefit from staying dry ✅ They want to attend sleepovers but feel held back ✅ A school camp or overnight event is being impacted

Support is available through the incredible team at Dry Time Kids, who specialise in helping children and families navigate this journey with confidence and care.💡

📩 Contact: info@drytimekids.com.au 📱 Phone: 0413 255 451

Your child deserves to feel confident, capable, and included. Let’s work together to make that possible.

17/07/2025

🥇Working Out Dads is a FREE online support for Victorian dads of children aged 0-9 with developmental delay or disability.
ACD hosts this program in partnership with Tweddle Child & Family Health. It is a 6-week, evidence-based program that runs on Thursday evenings offering:
✅ 60 min small-group discussion for dads to share, learn & connect ✅ 30 min fitness session with a certified trainer, helping dads build movement into daily life ✅ Led by two male facilitators
✅ Designed to reduce stress, boost mental health, and strengthen parenting partnerships

🗓️ Begins Thursday 31 July 2025, running weekly, 7:30pm-9:00 pm AEST online 💰 Cost: Free 📍 Where: Zoom (Victorian participants only)

📩 Register via link in our stories! 📞 For more info contact and remember spaces are limited!

15/07/2025

🎓Getting Support at School is a FREE online workshop designed especially for Victorian parents of school‑aged children with disability.

Join ACD’s friendly facilitators (who are parents themselves!) to: ✅ Understand Individual Education Plans & Behaviour Support Plans ✅ Explore reasonable adjustments your child can access ✅ Navigate school processes with confidence ✅ Learn how to prepare for meetings and advocate effectively

🗓️Dates & Times (AEST): Monday 28th July, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday 29th July, 9:30am - 11:30am Wednesday 30th July, 9:30am - 11:30am
Monday 4th August, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
 💵Cost: Free (Bookings essential, spots are limited!)
📩To register: Visit the link in our stories

Hosted by the Association for Children with Disability (ACD), this workshop is tailored for Victorian families by parents with firsthand experience. Empower yourself to support your child’s learning journey and secure your spot today! 💪

07/07/2025

Communication Beyond Words: The Role of Our Bodies 🗣️
Join for a live online workshop exploring the power of unaided communication in body movements, expressions, gestures, Key Word Sign and more.

Discover how these embodied forms of communication foster connection, enhance understanding, and promote inclusion. This webinar is encouraged for all!

🗓️ Date: Friday, 25 July  🕛 Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm 💵 Cost: $55 AUD

What you’ll learn: ✅ Understanding unaided communication methods ✅ Insights from children born with deafblindness ✅ Practical applications in various settings ✅ Cultural considerations in using gestures

🔗 Register now via link in our stories

02/07/2025

Calling all young detectives! 🕵️‍♂️💬
Join us for a 3-day adventure where kids can build emotional and social superpowers, solving social mysteries while learning key communication and friendship skills!

In this program, kids will:
✅ Expand emotional vocabulary
✅ Learn to read social cues
✅ Practice WH-questions, inferencing & storytelling
✅ Build teamwork, turn-taking & conversation skills
✅ Solve fun social challenges together!

With visual supports, team missions, role-play, and hands-on activities, this group is both educational and fun! 🔎

📍 Where: 77a Tucker Road, Bentleigh
📅 When: 15th - 18th of July
📩 To book: info@brightstartspeechpathology.com.au

This program is a great way to boost your child’s language and social confidence these school holidays, so register now! 🌟

01/07/2025

BSSP Lunch Club is here! 🍽️
Looking for a fun and social school holiday activity for your child?
Run by Speech Pathologist Maria Kouspos, our Lunch Club is designed for kids aged 7 to 11 years. It’s a great opportunity for children to: ✅ Make new friends ✅ Build social communication skills ✅ Practice problem solving, planning & collaboration ✅ Learn real-life skills through fun, food-based activities

📅 When: July 7th - 10th 🕚 11:00am - 12:30pm
📍 Where: 77a Tucker Road, Bentleigh
💰 Cost: $275 per day
📩 To book: info@brightstartspeechpathology.com.au

Book your child in now for a fun and practical way for kids to connect and learn these school holidays! ⭐️

25/06/2025

🧠 Does your child need extra support with reading and spelling?
Our BSSP Literacy Group is specially designed for students in Prep to Grade 5 who: ✅ Need help with reading and spelling at their year level ✅ Are receiving literacy intervention or need to start ✅ Will benefit from small group support

📅 July 7th - 10th, 2025 🕘 9:30 - 11:00 AM each day
💰 Cost: $275 per session (Total: $1100, includes a summary report)
📩 To register, email us at: info@brightstartspeechpathology.com.au 
In the email, please include your child’s:
Name
Year level
School
Current literacy support (if any)

Help build your child’s confidence with literacy this school holiday! 🌱📖

18/06/2025

BSSP Breakfast Club is back! 🥣 Looking for a fun and social way to build your child’s communication and life skills these holidays? Join us from Monday 7 July to Thursday 10 July, 8:30–10:00am, for our Breakfast Club, run by Speech Pathologist Maria Kouspos.

This holiday program is designed for children aged 3–6 years and uses food as a fun, interactive platform to develop:  🗣 Social skills  🧠 Problem solving  📅 Planning & organisation  🤝 Collaboration

Come for one day or all four! Each day brings a new opportunity to learn and connect with food.

📍 77a Tucker Road, Bentleigh 💌 To book: info@brightstartspeechpathology.com.au 💰 $275 a day

11/06/2025

Let’s talk… face to face 💬
At Bright Start, we believe real conversations build real connections. Screens are a part of life, but there’s nothing better than face-to-face moments, so when you can…

📵 Put the screens down 💬 Start real conversations
🤗 And watch their confidence grow

Speech and language development begins with everyday moments, such as laughing, reading, playing, and simply talking together.

Email us to inquire about a session and how we help little voices find their way.

02/06/2025

*New* National Guidelines for FASD have just been released! Australia has launched its first-ever national clinical guidelines for the assessment and diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a condition that can significantly impact speech, language, learning, and social development.

🧩 Developed after 4 years of research by the University of Queensland and endorsed by the NHMRC, these guidelines are a game-changer for early support and intervention.

💬 At Bright Start, we know that early identification and tailored communication support can make a lifelong difference for kids with FASD.

📆 Save the Date: A special webinar featuring Dr Natasha Reid from UQ’s Child Health Research Centre will be held on Wednesday, 25 June, 10:00 - 11:30 am, to break down what the new guidelines mean for practitioners, families, and community services.

🔗 Register now for more info, link is in our stories!
 

26/05/2025

May is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Awareness Month.

ARFID is characterised by food avoidance or restriction due to low appetite/food apathy, sensory sensitivity or fear of undesired consequences. It is a serious eating disorder that can lead to nutritional deficiencies, weight loss, and emotional distress, and it often starts in childhood. It can stem from sensory sensitivities, fear of choking or vomiting, or a lack of interest in food altogether.

It deserves to be recognised, understood, and treated with care. 💚

This May, let’s break the stigma, raise awareness, and advocate for early support and intervention.

Every bite matters. Every story counts. 💬

21/05/2025

It’s important to know your rights as a carer!
 If you’re caring for a child with a disability, you may be entitled to flexible work arrangements under the Fair Work Act 💼

Whether it’s adjusting hours, working from home, or changing shifts, you have the right to request support that helps balance work and care responsibilities.

✅ Have you worked with your employer for 12+ months? ✅ Are you caring for a child with a disability? 
You could be eligible!

Make your request in writing and make sure to include supporting documentation like a letter from your child’s doctor or specialist 📄

📷 via Integrity Inc

Address

Bentleigh, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300754079

Website

https://www.brightstartspeechpathology.com.au/

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