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Paediatric Speech Pathology

Every child has
their own way with words.

Evidence based, compassionate therapy that helps children grow in communication, learning and connection, built around your child and shaped together with your family.

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Supporting NDIS participants
Medicare provider
In clinic & telehealth
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Speech & language
Reading & literacy
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A practice built on care
Well established in Moonee Ponds
About SMC

A well established practice, built on care

SMC Speech Pathology is a well established practice based in Moonee Ponds. We are proud of the high quality care and support we provide to our clients and their families.

Our team is committed to delivering evidence based, best practice therapy, while always prioritising the wellbeing of both our clients and staff. We take a collaborative and compassionate approach, recognising that parents and caregivers bring invaluable insight, experience and understanding of their child.

We are approachable, responsive, and genuinely committed to listening, because we believe the best outcomes are achieved when we work together.

Our services

Comprehensive assessment & therapy for children

Based in Moonee Ponds, we provide assessment and therapy for children, with both in person and telehealth support across Melbourne and Australia. We support children experiencing challenges with communication, learning or social interaction. Every child is unique, so we tailor our assessments and programs to suit their strengths, needs and goals.

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Autism Spectrum (ASD)

Supporting social communication, language and connection in ways that respect how your child experiences the world.

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Developmental delays

Early support to build communication skills and confident participation in everyday activities.

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Language

Support for building the language skills children need to learn, communicate and thrive at school and beyond.

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Social communication

Support for the unwritten rules of communication that help children navigate friendships, conversations and the social world around them.

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Speech sound difficulties

Articulation and phonology therapy that helps your child be clearly understood.

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Stuttering & fluency

Evidence based programs including Lidcombe and Camperdown to support confident, comfortable speech.

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Literacy skills

Reading, writing and spelling support using structured, evidence based literacy approaches.

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Our approach

Care that puts your child first

Compassionate & collaborative

We listen first. You know your child best, and we work alongside you every step of the way.

Evidence based & tailored

Best practice therapy, shaped to your child's unique strengths, needs and goals, never a single approach for everyone.

Approachable & responsive

Friendly, easy to reach, and genuinely invested in seeing your child thrive.

The communication journey

Every child travels their own path

  1. 01

    First sounds

    Babble, early sounds and the building blocks of speech.

  2. 02

    First words

    Naming, labelling and connecting words to the world.

  3. 03

    Sentences

    Putting words together to share ideas and needs.

  4. 04

    Conversations

    Connecting, sharing stories and building friendships.

Wherever your child is on their journey, we meet them there and walk the next steps together.

Funding & rebates

Support that's within reach

As a registered Medicare provider, we help families understand the funding options available, including self-managed and plan-managed NDIS funding, making speech pathology services more accessible for your child. Your GP can confirm whether your child is eligible for Medicare based programs.

NDIS

Supporting self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants with the costs of care and support.

Medicare

A registered Medicare provider. Eligible clients may access rebates for some sessions each calendar year.

Chronic Disease Management

Rebates for eligible clients with complex or chronic care needs.

Helping Children with Autism

Eligible children may access up to 4 diagnostic assessments and 20 early treatment sessions with a rebate.

For more about funding options, or to make an appointment, contact the clinic.

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Telehealth

Therapy that fits around your family

We offer face to face therapy and also understand it can sometimes be challenging to attend appointments, so we offer telehealth too, real time video sessions with your speech pathologist, across Melbourne and Australia.

Improved accessSpeech pathology support, wherever you are.
Less travelMore time at home, less time in the car.
Real time sessionsLive video with your speech pathologist.
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Let's take the first step, together

Have a question, want to discuss funding, or ready to book? Send an enquiry and we'll be in touch. We'd love to hear about your child.

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2 Young St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

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