Speech Pathology Services
Individualised, play-based speech therapy delivered in home, school and kindergarten settings across Melton and surrounding suburbs.
We specialise in:
- Early intervention
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
- Developmental language delay
- Speech sound disorders
- Building communication confidence through functional, play-based therapy
How it works
- Initial consultation to understand your child and your goals
- Assessment where needed to guide therapy planning
- Individualised therapy sessions targeting meaningful outcomes
- Skills developed in therapy are actively supported at home, school and kindergarten through collaboration with families and educators.
We support self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. For enquiries, get in touch.
| Service | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Consultation | 1-hour home visit to discuss your child’s needs, observe their communication, and set therapy goals. This session does not include an assessment or written report. | $193.99 |
| Comprehensive Assessment | 1-hour diagnostic session using standardised tools (e.g. CELF-P3, DEAP). Includes a comprehensive written report and all assessment materials. | $581.97 |
| Therapy Session | 1:1 individualised therapy. Includes up to 15 minutes of planning, documentation, and note-taking. | $193.99/hour |
| Additional Assessment Session | If more than one session is needed to complete the assessment process, this fee applies per extra session. | $193.99/hour |
| Additional Reporting | For NDIS progress reports, letters to schools or doctors, and other requested documentation. | $193.99/hour |
| Travel Fee | Travel is charged in line with NDIS Pricing Arrangements. |
• Labour (travel time) billed at half the standard therapy hourly rate. • Non-labour (vehicle use) billed at $0.99/km (plus tolls/parking if applicable). |
Allied Health Support at Your School (NDIS-Funded)
TalkNest provides speech pathology and occupational therapy for students at school using their NDIS funding.
We work directly with families and plan managers, so there is no ongoing admin or workload required from the school.
How it works
- Students access therapy through their NDIS plan
- Sessions are delivered onsite at school
- We manage communication, scheduling and invoicing
- Schools simply support access to the student during agreed times
Referring students
If you have students who may benefit from speech pathology or occupational therapy, you can refer them below.
- Share the intake form directly with families
- Submit referrals for multiple students at once
Simple for schools
We handle everything directly with families. The school’s role is simply to provide the referral and support access to the student for onsite sessions.