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Welcome
Fletcher to your local Speech Therapy Service
A speech pathology, assessment and therapy service catering to the Fletcher local area.
About
Speech Pathology Clinic
At Speech Language and Literacy Clinic, we offer practical assessment and intervention based on your child's needs. We specialise in supporting children with speech, language, and literacy difficulties.
Assessment & Intervention
Our offerings include assessment and intervention for speech and language disorders, literacy challenges, feeding evaluations, and stuttering. Additionally, we can provide assessment, intervention, and progress reports. We cater to paediatric clients and can provide services in our clinic or at a location convenient for you.
Location and FEES
Service Location
Clinic Location: We are located in the Sanctuary View Specialist Centre.
Address: 36 Kurruka Drive, Fletcher NSW.
Offering clinic based, mobile and Telehealth service in the Newcastle NSW area. Services are available at our clinic, your home, preschool, or school setting, as well as through online assessment and intervention.
Service Fees
The Speech Language and Literacy Clinic is a registered Medicare provider. Services may be claimed through private health insurers, please verify with your insurer. For a fee schedule, please contact The Speech Language and Literacy Clinic.
School Outreach Program
The school outreach program provides a full speech pathology service within the school setting. This program provides a speech pathologist to the school, commonly 1 day per week, during the school terms. The program follows an evidence-based speech pathology service and can be tailored to suit the individual school setting. The program provides staff support, professional learning, along with student assessment, and intervention in a 1:1, small group, whole class, or can be provided across whole year levels.
Meet the Team
Speech Pathology Clinic
Hi there! We’re a local speech pathology team, living right here in the Fletcher / Maryland community. We know how much families juggle every day, and we love supporting local families just like ours.
Our goal is simple: help improve communication skills so you can feel confident and connected. Whether it’s kids who need help with speech
Hi there! We’re a local speech pathology team, living right here in the Fletcher / Maryland community. We know how much families juggle every day, and we love supporting local families just like ours.
Our goal is simple: help improve communication skills so you can feel confident and connected. Whether it’s kids who need help with speech and language, literacy or other communication challenges, we’re here to help in a way that suits you.
We’re big believers in teamwork, so we work closely with families, schools, and other local groups to make sure we’re creating the best plan for each individual.
It’s such a privilege to serve our community, and we’re excited to meet and support you!
Elizabeth Jennion Speech Pathologist
Elizabeth brings over 18 years experience to her role, having graduated with a Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 2007.
Elizabeth specialises in a paediatric caseload, with expertise spanning education, disability, early intervention, as well as literacy, language, stuttering, and paediatric feeding.
Eliza
Elizabeth brings over 18 years experience to her role, having graduated with a Master of Speech Pathology from La Trobe University, Melbourne in 2007.
Elizabeth specialises in a paediatric caseload, with expertise spanning education, disability, early intervention, as well as literacy, language, stuttering, and paediatric feeding.
Elizabeth is a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and a member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Elizabeth is excited to support and achieve with local families in this wonderful community.
Courtney Salm Speech Pathologist
Courtney Salm Speech Pathologist
Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Newcastle in 2015.
With a special interest in paediatric speech pathology, Courtney has over 10 years experience managing a caseload covering areas of fluency, speech, early intervention, language, paediatric feeding and early school-aged literacy deve
Courtney graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) from the University of Newcastle in 2015.
With a special interest in paediatric speech pathology, Courtney has over 10 years experience managing a caseload covering areas of fluency, speech, early intervention, language, paediatric feeding and early school-aged literacy development.
Courtney is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist and a member of Speech Pathology Australia.
Courtney is committed to collaborating with families and empowering children to achieve their communication goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are appointments?
Initial assessment appointments last for one hour. Occasionally, a second assessment session may be necessary, depending on your child's specific needs. We provide Intervention appointments in 30, 45, or 60-minute durations. Online telehealth sessions are 40 minutes. Reports are available in either a summary or a detailed format.
Is a GP referral required?
No, you do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist.
Consult with your GP to determine if your child qualifies for a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM), which can provide access to five Medicare rebated allied health services each calendar year.
NDIS Participants
The Speech, Language, and Literacy Clinic offers services to NDIS participants with either self-managed or plan-managed funding arrangements.
Medicare and Private Health Rebates
Medicare Chronic Disease Management Plans are welcome. Speech Pathology rebates are often provided with Extra's Cover. It is advisable to consult with your private health fund to understand the specifics of your plan.
Making a Referral
We welcome new referrals from parents, general practitioners, educators, guardians, allied health professionals, and other medical practitioners.
To submit a referral, please fill out our intake form.