Program

Speech Pathology

Funding Model

This is an FFS practice. Families wanting to access this service will need to:

• Self-fund and obtain a reimbursement from their private health insurance provider (if covered),
• Access Medicare funding (such as using a Chronic Disease Management Plan), or
• Use NDIS funding.

For more information go to https://www.bendigospeechworks.com.au/funding

Service Provided

For Pre-School and School age children Bendigo Speech Works provides:

• Assessment and treatment of paediatric developmental language and articulation delays
• Intervention for literacy difficulties
• Therapy and support for children with hearing impairments
• Assessment and treatment of children with Autism, Downs Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
• Evidence based therapy for stuttering and voice disorders
• Experience working with children and teenagers affected by acquired brain injury.
• Development of programs to assist with social skills development, including paired or small group sessions.
• Development of individualised Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems to support communication.
• Assessment and treatment of infant feeding and swallowing associated with oro-motor difficulties

Target Population

Children aged 0-7

Eligible Criteria

Vulnerable children and those with swallowing difficulties are triaged.

Referral pathway

Please ring the service to enquire about possible wait list times before making a referral.

To make a referral ring (03) 5443 9912 or complete the on-line referral form available at https://www.bendigospeechworks.com.au/refer