The Speech Pathologist works with children and their families who are experiencing communication or feeding related problems. Therapy is provided to infants and preschool aged children individually or in small groups. Appointments are conducted either face-to-face or using telehealth.
This service provides speech pathology for babies and pre-school children with communication and feeding difficulties. Reasons for referral may include:
- Difficulty/delay in understanding the meaning of words and sentences
- Difficulty/delay in using speech sounds (articulation)
- Stuttering
- Difficulties with feeding (i.e. fussy/restrictive eating, difficulties transitioning to solids)
Eastern Health Healesville
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Address |
377 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville 3777 and Upper Yarra Family Centre 2444 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction 3797 |
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Contact |
Ph: 1300 130 381 (Option 4) Email: [email protected] |
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Hours |
9.00am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday |
Eastern Health Maroondah
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Address |
24 Grey St, Ringwood East |
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Contact |
Ph: 1300 130 381 (Option 4) Email: [email protected] |
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Hours |
9.00am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday |
Please note: Referrals for children starting school the next year must be received before the 30th of June.
Parents or carers are able to self-refer a child for assessment. Referrals are also accepted from any professionals involved with the child (such as a Maternal and Child Health Nurse, Kindergarten Teacher, GP, Paediatrician), as long as consent from the parent/carer is obtained.
To refer a child, please complete the following form:
Paediatric Referral Form (PDF,330KB)
We are unable to accept referrals for:
- Children who qualify for early intervention services (ECEI) or NDIS funding
- School aged children
- Children attending another service
- Children from families in the high income bracket
The level of fees payable is dependent on the client’s income and whether the client has a concession card. Current fees (August 2022) are:
- There is no cost for children from low income families (includes Health Care Card holders),
- $17 for middle income earners
- We cannot provide services for high income families > $118,546 (plus $6,206 per additional child)