Useful links

From Speech Pathology Australia:

• What is a Speech Pathologist?
• Find a Speech Pathologist
• Communication milestones by age group

NDIS:

Support for children under 7

Support for people aged 7 - 65:

• Eligibility checklist
• How to apply

Medicare:

Allied health rebates under Medicare

For private health insurance, check with your provider.

Various universities provide speech pathology courses to undergraduate or masters students in Sydney. These universities have attached student-led clinics, which provide speech pathology services to the public at a reduced rate. The sessions are run by students under the supervision of a clinical educator. This is a great way to access sessions at a reduced rate while contributing to students' learning. 

These student-led clinics are linked here:

USYD - Camperdown 

WSU - Campbelltown campus / online

Macquarie University

ACU - North Sydney campus

Early intervention:

Laura Mize is an speech therapist from Kentucky who specialises in early intervention. She has an extensive library of blog articles and podcast episodes which contains useful tips for both parents and professionals. 

The Hanen Centre is a non-profit organisation that supports parents, caregivers, and professionals in promoting early language development and communication skills in children. Check out their tips for parents and activities to engage children at home.

Neurodiversity affirming practice:

Check out the Two Sides of the Spectrum podcast and Exploring Neurodiversity with Adina Levy.

AAC:

Liberator is the supplier of LAMP and Unity programs / devices in Australia. You can loan a trial device, access training, order their products and more through their website. 

AssistiveWare is the supplier of Proloquo and simPODD programs. Their website features a range of articles, blog posts, and guides on topics related to assistive technology, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and supporting individuals with disabilities. 

Australian speech pathologist Amanda Hartman has a fantastic YouTube channel where she shows how she uses AAC during a range of everyday activities. 

WeSpeakPODD is a YouTube channel showing how a family has integrated their AAC system into everyday life.