Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
No – a referral is not required to access speech pathology services, though referrals are welcome.
What ages do you work with?We support children from roughly three years of age to adolescents aged eighteen.
How often are sessions?
Session frequency is discussed based on individual needs and goals.
If my child is seen at school, how do we keep in contact?Open communication is an important part of how Easy Speech Pathology works. With parent consent, detailed session notes are provided following each session. These notes outline what was worked on, progress observed, and any strategies that may support carryover at home or school.
Where appropriate, session notes can also be shared with classroom teachers, learning support staff and relevant allied health professionals. This collaborative approach helps ensure everyone supporting your child has a shared understanding and can work together to support progress across environments.
How is payment made for privately funded sessions?For privately funded clients, an invoice is issued following each session. Payment is required within 24 hours.
Families may choose to pay via direct debit, or alternatively, credit card facilities are available. When payment is made by credit card, a receipt can be provided straight away for your records.
Depending on your individual circumstances, receipts may then be submitted to Medicare or your private health insurer for reimbursement.
If you have any questions about payment options, these can be discussed prior to commencing services.
Do you give homework or activities to complete at home?Home practice is encouraged where appropriate, particularly for children working on articulation and literacy goals, as regular short practice can help support progress. That said, we also understand that family life is busy, and home practice is intended to feel supportive — not stressful.
Where home practice is recommended, activities are designed to be short, achievable and flexible, often taking just a few minutes at a time. For articulation goals, this may involve quick, targeted practice bursts. For literacy-based goals, practice is often aligned with current curriculum expectations or classroom learning where possible, to help streamline what children are already working on at school.
The focus is on consistency over perfection, and families are always encouraged to communicate if home practice feels difficult to fit in. Therapy goals and expectations can be adjusted to suit each family’s circumstances.