Speech pathology at Posity helps children, teens and adults communicate with more confidence. We support speech sounds, language, social communication and stuttering, with assessment and therapy at our Bundoora and Blackburn clinics or online through telehealth.
We have immediate availability. The quickest way to start is our online intake form.
Start Your Intake Form!What is speech pathology?
Speech pathology, often called speech therapy, helps people who find communication hard. That can mean saying sounds clearly, understanding what other people say, putting words and sentences together, joining in conversations or speaking fluently. Speech pathologists are university-trained allied health professionals. They assess communication difficulties, explain what is going on, and work with you on practical goals that matter in everyday life.
How speech pathology can help
Our speech pathologists work on:
- Speech sounds: helping people say sounds and words clearly so others can understand them.
- Language: building understanding of what is said, and the words and sentences used to share ideas.
- Late talkers and early communication: supporting toddlers and preschoolers who are slow to start using words, gestures or play to communicate.
- Social communication: conversation skills, turn-taking, reading body language and building friendships.
- Stuttering: strategies that support smoother, more confident speech.
- Early literacy: the sound awareness skills that sit underneath reading and spelling.
- Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC): tools and strategies, such as picture systems and communication devices, for people who need support beyond spoken words.
Who we support
We work with people across the lifespan, and the goals look different at each stage.
- Toddlers and preschoolers: early words, play-based communication, understanding instructions, and coaching for parents and carers to use at home.
- School-age children: clearer speech, language for learning, social skills with peers and literacy foundations.
- Teenagers: communication for friendships, study and growing independence.
- Adults: communication for everyday life, work and community participation.
Some of the people we support have autism, ADHD, developmental delay or another disability. Others have no diagnosis at all. You can ask about an assessment whether or not you have a diagnosis, and we welcome self-referrals from parents, guardians, support coordinators and adults seeking support for themselves.
What to expect: assessment and therapy
Assessment. Your first appointment is about understanding the person in front of us. Your speech pathologist will talk with you about your concerns and goals, observe how communication works in conversation or play, and use assessment tools where they suit. You will leave with a clear explanation of what we found and what we recommend. If you need a written report, for example for an NDIS plan review, you can discuss this at the assessment.
Therapy. Therapy is built around the goals we set together. Sessions are practical and tailored, using play with younger children and everyday conversation with older clients. We coach parents, carers and support workers on strategies to use at home. With your consent, we also liaise with teachers and other health professionals so everyone is working towards the same goals. We review progress regularly and adjust the plan as things change.
Working with our other services. Many people benefit from more than one type of support. Posity also offers occupational therapy and play therapy, so your speech pathologist can coordinate with colleagues in the same team.
Speech pathology and the NDIS
Posity is a registered NDIS provider. Speech pathology is usually funded through the Capacity Building supports in a participant’s plan, where it relates to their disability-related goals. What you can access depends on your individual plan and circumstances, so please speak with our administration team about how your funding can be used. If you are not on the NDIS, our team can talk you through your options.
Where to find us
We offer speech pathology at:
- Bundoora Clinic: 553 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora VIC 3083
- Blackburn Clinic: 88 South Parade, Blackburn VIC 3130
- Telehealth: online sessions from home, see our telehealth page
Our northern clinic supports families across Mill Park, Reservoir and the northern corridor. Our eastern clinic supports Box Hill, Burwood, Vermont and nearby suburbs. You can find your suburb on our Bundoora and Blackburn pages. Prefer to talk first? Call us on 1800 POSITY (1800 767 489).
Speech pathology FAQs
FAQ
Do I need a referral or a diagnosis?
No. You can ask for an assessment without a diagnosis, and we accept self-referrals.
Is speech pathology the same as speech therapy?
Yes. Both terms describe the same profession. Speech pathology is the official name in Australia, but many families search for speech therapy.
How is speech pathology different from occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy focuses on taking part in everyday activities such as self-care, learning, sensory processing and emotional regulation. Speech pathology focuses on communication. Some people see both.
Can parents stay in sessions?
It depends on age and goals, but parents and carers are an important part of therapy. We involve them and coach them on what to practise at home.
How many sessions will we need?
It varies with each person’s needs and goals. After the assessment, your speech pathologist will recommend a plan and review it with you regularly.
Can sessions be online?
Yes, telehealth appointments are available where they suit the person and their goals.
Northern hub
Bundoora Clinic
Eastern hub
Blackburn Clinic
Our Clinical Framework for Positive Change
We provide individual, goal-focused speech pathology in a safe and supportive environment. Because every person communicates differently, our sessions are tailored directly to individual needs and grounded entirely in evidence-based practice. Furthermore, we work collaboratively with caregivers and other allied health professionals to support meaningful, lasting change at home.
No Diagnosis Required to Start
We welcome self-referrals from parents, guardians, and support coordinators alike. Consequently, your family can access speech pathology support without navigating complex medical systems.
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Supporting the Wellbeing of Melbourne Communities
We believe that effective therapy starts with a deep understanding of the environment where our participants live, learn, and grow. Specifically, Posity is woven into the unique fabric of Melbourne’s diverse landscape, from the heritage-listed canopy of the East to the fast-growing corridors of the North. Our presence in these regions is rooted in a long-term commitment to providing accessible, high-quality NDIS support that respects local history and community values.
Bridging Northern and Eastern Melbourne Regions
Melbourne is a city of distinct characters, and we pride ourselves on understanding the specific needs of every pocket we serve. By strategically positioning our clinics, we ensure that world-class Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and specialised NDIS housing solutions remain within reach for all Victorian families.
- In the Northern Corridors: We support the vibrant, resilient families of the Whittlesea and Darebin areas. Moreover, we are proud to contribute to the health landscape of an area defined by its history of industrial growth and its current transformation into a premier educational and medical precinct.
- In the Eastern Heartlands: We lean into a legacy of community and natural well-being. While serving the established residential spaces of Whitehorse, Manningham, and Boroondara, we provide care that mirrors the peaceful, family-oriented nature of these leafy suburbs.
Our overarching objective remains remarkably straightforward. Specifically, we want to help every Melburnian achieve meaningful individual goals while building a life defined by genuine, lasting independence.
How Speech Pathology Can Help
Our speech pathologists help children, teens and adults communicate more clearly and confidently. Consequently, people develop practical skills to share their ideas, needs and feelings at home, at school and in the community.
Learn more!Targeted Youth Intervention Pathways
Our youth programs focus heavily on self-care routines, emotional filtering, and community confidence. With this intentional structure, local teenagers acquire the practical resilience necessary to conquer academic milestones independently.
Learn more!Building Connected Family Relationships
We actively support caregivers to respond confidently to their child’s emotional needs. Through collaborative coaching, parents strengthen parent-child dynamics and build connected, resilient home environments.
Learn more!Playful Paediatric Skill Building
Younger children build early communication and learning habits through play inside our friendly clinical spaces. Because these sessions feel like games, children willingly practise new sounds, words and conversation skills.
Learn more!Building Confidence to Communicate
Every session builds confidence alongside skills. From practising everyday conversations to trying new strategies at school, people grow in self-esteem and independence as communication becomes easier.
Learn more!Functional Adult Capacity Progress
Grown individuals navigate mental health changes or functional goals inside a mature therapy environment. Therefore, our expert case managers smoothly implement lifestyle adaptations that immediately upgrade household safety standards.
Learn more!Flexible Digital Telehealth Hub
Families access our complete clinical team remotely from any comfortable setting via secure streaming technology. Since virtual consultations completely remove travel fatigue, children remain deeply attentive throughout the entire interaction.
Learn more!Mobile Community Therapy Delivery
Clinicians visit regional schools, workplaces, and local parks to teach essential real-world independence tactics. Additionally, this approach guarantees that sensory progress transfers naturally to the actual spaces participants navigate daily.
Learn more!Who Can Access Our Speech Pathology Services?
We deliver speech pathology for children, teens and adults who may be navigating communication challenges, including:
- Unclear speech or difficulty saying certain sounds
- Delayed language, or being a late talker
- Difficulty understanding instructions or following conversations
- Stuttering or difficulty with fluency
- Social communication difficulties, including making friends and joining conversations
- Needing support beyond spoken words, such as picture systems or communication devices (AAC)
- Communication differences linked to autism, ADHD, developmental delay or another disability
Trusted Clinical Insight
Our practitioners undergo rigorous academic training and continuous professional development cycles. Furthermore, we pair every participant with a highly empathetic specialist who completely understands their unique journey.
Customised Strategy Maps
We completely reject generic treatment templates in favour of personalised milestone frameworks. Therefore, your care blueprint addresses your exact household aspirations, physical limits, and lifestyle preferences perfectly.
Modern Accessible Hubs
Our dual clinic setups sit perfectly positioned across the metropolitan north and eastern transport channels. Because these properties feature welcoming layouts, participants explore our inclusive facilities completely free of anxiety.
Inclusive Family Collaboration
Our team works closely with parents, local teachers, and general practitioners to maintain uniform developmental environments. Specifically, this interconnected dynamic maximises physical milestone retention rates dramatically over time.
Rapid Regional Clinic Access Details
Our Leafy Eastern Facility
Find our welcoming eastern practice located smoothly at 88 South Parade, Blackburn VIC 3130.
Our Vibrant Northern Facility
Find our modern northern practice located smoothly at 553 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora VIC 3083.
Premium Comfort Layout Features
Both physical locations offer generous driveway parking allocations alongside close links to primary train lines. Additionally, you will enjoy wide wheelchair-friendly entry tracks, tactile navigation boundaries, and open therapy zones tailored for all physical capabilities. Simply view our live digital tracking map to calculate your exact transit duration from home.
Getting Started With Your Registration
Simple Sequential Steps
- Submit your details online to record your core therapeutic goals.
- An intake manager contacts you swiftly to confirm your appointment time.
- Attend your initial clinical evaluation block to initiate active care.
Looking for speech pathology near me?
We have immediate availability across Melbourne. Grab your spot today. Check our clinic maps below to see if we cover your suburb!
Northern Melbourne | Bundoora Clinic
Fast-track your care. Our northern mobile teams and Bundoora clinic offer immediate availability with a strict no-waitlist policy. Find your suburb on our map below.
Eastern Melbourne | Blackburn Clinic
Get immediate availability for NDIS clinic sessions at our Blackburn clinic. Find your suburb on our map below and start therapy this week.