Welcome to the Speech House
Affordable Speech Therapy that won’t break the bank
The Speech House was created from a desire to help families who are financially stretched and need support for their children facing speech and literacy challenges.
We believe every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, no matter their background or financial situation. But we noticed that many families were struggling to afford regular therapy for their children. That’s when we knew we had to do something to make a difference.
So, The Speech House was born. A place where families can find affordable and accessible speech therapy services, without breaking the bank.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. How can such a service be affordable? Well, we’ve found a way to keep the costs down without compromising on the quality of care. We’ve established allied health assistant roles, allowing them to work alongside our senior speech pathologists in creating even more accessible avenues for assistance. By implementing innovative strategies we can ensure that every family can access the support they need.
So, if you find yourself struggling to afford regular therapy for your child, don’t worry. The Speech House is here for you.
Together, we can create a world where every child’s voice is heard, where every child has the opportunity to express themselves confidently, and where every family feels supported on their journey. Join us at The Speech House – a place where affordability meets excellence. We can’t wait to meet you and be a part of your child’s incredible journey to success.
Who is the program for?
The Speech House is not for everyone.
Our Allied Health Assistants are often studying Speech Pathology however they are not yet qualified and we believe that they are not yet ready to work with those with severe challenges that impede participation. Allied Health Assistants are at their best with those who can follow directions, sit and engage in games and activities. Our Speech Pathologists are here to assess, design a program, monitor progress, make changes and teach new skills. For those with difficulties with engagement and participation our Speech Pathologists are the most appropriate person to deliver services.
Speech and Literacy Difficulties: Our primary focus is those facing challenges related to speech and literacy, providing specialised support to enhance their communication skills.
You are Seeking Affordable Options: The Speech House is dedicated to assisting families experiencing financial constraints, ensuring that quality speech therapy remains accessible.
You are Committed to Following Structured Programs: Our services thrive when clients are committed to following the structured programs designed by our experienced Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants.
You are Eager to Support Growth: If you are actively involved in and eager to support communication development, The Speech House is here to collaborate with you.
You Can Easily Engage with AHAs: Successful engagement with our programs requires you to work with Allied Health Assistants without presenting significant behavioural challenges.
How Does it Work!
Getting Started
Your Speech Pathologist will
- conduct the assessment
- determine if you’re suitable
- set the goals
- design the program for the Allied Health Assistant
- monitor progress with the AHA
- provide supervision to the AHA
- therapy session when identified as required
- set new goal and program as goals achieved
Therapy Begins
Your Allied Health Assistant will
- see you weekly or fortnightly
- implement the program as provided by the Speech Pathologist
- provide notes to the family and the Speech Pathologist
- seek support from the supervising Speech Pathologist if required
- identify when you need to have your goals reviewed with the Speech Pathologist
Goals Achieved
Your AHA will identify that your goal is achieved and your Speech Pathologist will review your progress and send you off in the world.
How Much Does The Speech House Cost?
Speech Pathologist Initial Session
AssessmentThe Speech Pathologist provides an assessment of speech or literacy on your first visit.
They will design a program for the Allied Health Assistant to deliver over several sessions.
They will stay updated on progress and provide support and supervision to the Allied Health Assistant.
Allied Health Assistant Session
Long SessionThe Allied Health Assistant will follow and do the activites set by the supervising Speech Pathologist
They will provide notes to you and the Speech Pathologist.
A long session is 45 minutes of activities and 15 minutes of note taking and resource preparation.
Allied Health Assistant Session
Short SessionThe Allied Health Assistant will follow and do the activites set by the supervising Speech Pathologist
They will provide notes to you and the Speech Pathologist.
A short session is 35 minutes of activities and 15 minutes of note taking and resource preparation.
Speech Pathologist Session
Check in SessionThe Speech Pathologist will provide check-in appointments as required. These sessions are 45 minutes.
Upon review, the Speech Pathologist is responsible for discharging you when the goals are achieved.
Are There Any Funding Options?
Speech Pathologist Sessions
Private Health Rebates – If you have extras cover with your private health fund you may receive a rebate for your sessions with a Speech Pathologist.
Every health fund rebates a different amount and often have different rebate amounts for the initial and subsequent therapy sessions. Please contact your health fund directly to see if you are covered for Speech Therapy and what your rebate will be.
Medicare Rebates –
Enhanced Primary Care Plan/ Chronic Disease Management Plan
If your GP deems that your child has chronic and complex care needs they may provide you with a care plan enabling you to claim up to five rebated sessions in a calendar year.
Currently, the rebate is $56 more if your family has reached the medicare safety net.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
If you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent you may be eligible for a further 5 sessions if your GP deems that you are eligible and had a health assessment.
Currently, the rebate is $56 more if your family has reached the medicare safety net.
NDIS – NDIS funding may be used for sessions with a Speech Pathologist.
Allied Health Assistant Sessions
NDIS – NDIS funding may be used for sessions by the Allied Health Assistant, not all NDIS participants will be appropriate for AHA sessions.
Private Health Rebates – There are no benefits for sessions by the Allied Health Assistant.
Medicare – There are no benefits for sessions by the Allied Health Assistant.