Mobile speech pathology across South East Melbourne supporting children and adults with communication, speech, language and literacy difficulties.
Our Speech Pathologists provide support at home, school, childcare, aged care and in community settings, helping make therapy practical, accessible and relevant to everyday life.
Speech pathology helps people communicate with confidence and participate more fully in everyday life. Whether someone is recovering after a stroke, living with a neurological condition, or a parent is concerned about their child’s speech and language development, the right support can make a meaningful difference.
At Total Health Choice, we provide mobile speech pathology Melbourne families trust, delivering therapy in homes, aged care residences, schools, childcare settings and community environments across Melbourne. Our Speech Pathologists support NDIS participants, older adults, children, families, carers and private clients, helping each person build confidence, improve communication, and work towards meaningful everyday goals.
Speech pathology helps people communicate and express themselves with confidence at every stage of life.
Our speech pathologists work with children and adults experiencing communication, speech, language or voice difficulties. Support may include:
At Total Health Choice, our Speech Pathologists complete a thorough assessment before developing an individualised therapy plan based on each person’s goals, environment, and daily routines. Where it helps, we work closely with our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals to provide coordinated care that supports the whole person.
Whether someone is accessing support through the NDIS, aged care, or privately, our focus remains the same. Helping people communicate with confidence, participate more fully in everyday life, and maintain their independence.
Communication runs through almost every part of everyday life. It’s how we build relationships, participate in education and work, ask for what we need, and stay connected to those around us.
When communication difficulties begin to affect these everyday activities, NDIS speech pathology can provide practical support that improves participation, independence, and quality of life.
As a registered NDIS provider, Total Health Choice delivers mobile speech pathology services across Melbourne. Our Speech Pathologists provide therapy in homes, schools, childcare settings, supported accommodation, and community environments, allowing support to take place where communication happens every day.
Depending on a participant’s goals, therapy may include:
Many participants also work with more than one allied health professional. Our Speech Pathologists regularly work alongside our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams to provide coordinated, person-centred care.
We collaborate with families, carers, support coordinators, teachers, disability support workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure therapy strategies remain consistent across different environments.
NDIS funding is available for supports that are reasonable, necessary, and match a participant’s goals.
Communication needs can change following illness, injury, or neurological conditions.
Our Speech Pathologists support older adults living at home, in retirement communities, and in residential aged care settings across Melbourne.
Depending on a person’s needs, speech pathology may support:
Support is built around each person’s goals. It’s about giving someone the confidence to keep communicating and staying connected with the people around them.
Our speech pathologists work closely with families, carers, nursing staff and other allied health professionals to build practical strategies that fit naturally into everyday life.
Learn more about our aged care physiotherapy and OT services, or explore our support for people recovering from stroke.
Every child develops communication skills at their own pace, but sometimes extra support can make everyday communication easier.
Our Speech Pathologists support children with speech, language, communication, and social communication challenges through both mobile visits and at our THC Kids paediatric clinic.
Therapy reflects each child’s strengths, goals and stage of development. Our focus is helping children build skills and confidence that carry over into everyday life.
Where appropriate, our Speech Pathologists work alongside Occupational Therapists and other members of our paediatric allied health team to provide coordinated support.
A lot of people searching for speech pathology near me want support that’s convenient, accessible, and fits around real life. At Total Health Choice, our speech pathologists come to you.
We provide speech pathology Melbourne services across metropolitan Melbourne, in homes, schools, childcare centres, supported accommodation, aged care residences and community settings.
Therapy in familiar surroundings means strategies reflect everyday routines, so they’re easier to carry over between sessions.
We regularly support clients across Brighton, Chadstone, Dandenong, Frankston, St Kilda, and surrounding suburbs. Explore the areas we service across Melbourne.
For people who can’t attend in person, Telehealth may also be available where it’s clinically appropriate.
Every person’s communication needs and goals are different.
Your first appointment starts with a thorough assessment to understand how communication, speech, language or voice difficulties are affecting everyday life.
Depending on your goals, therapy may include:
Where appropriate, we also communicate with support coordinators, GPs, paediatricians, specialists, teachers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure everyone is working towards the same goals.
Vanessa joins the Total Health Choice team with over 20 years of extensive clinical experience.
Known for her holistic and creative approach, she ensures that therapy is not only evidence-based but also deeply engaging and meaningful for every individual she supports.
Vanessa specialises in working with pre-school and school-aged children, assisting them in reaching vital communication, literacy, and developmental milestones. She has a wealth of experience managing complex cases, providing high-level support for participants with multifaceted needs.
As a neuro-affirming clinician, Vanessa is dedicated to empowering autistic children and those with ADHD. She prides herself on her holistic strategy, partnering closely with families, schools, and the wider care team to achieve sustainable, long-term outcomes for her clients.
Our Speech Pathologists are university-qualified clinicians providing evidence-based assessment and therapy for children and adults across Melbourne.
They work with children and adults experiencing communication, speech and language difficulties, partnering closely with families, carers, support coordinators, and other healthcare professionals to achieve meaningful outcomes.
All Speech Pathologists at Total Health Choice are members of Speech Pathology Australia and participate in ongoing professional development to ensure care reflects current evidence and best practice.
Choosing the right Speech Pathologist is about more than accessing therapy. It is about finding a team that understands your goals and supports you throughout your journey.
Our focus is simple. Helping people communicate with confidence, participate more fully in everyday life, and maintain their independence.
Speech pathology is the assessment and treatment of communication, speech, language, voice, fluency, and difficulties. Speech pathologists work with children and adults to improve communication and help people take part more confidently in everyday life. Therapy is always built around the individual’s goals, needs and environment.
There isn’t one. In Australia, speech pathology is the formal professional title used by Speech Pathology Australia, while speech therapy is the term many people use in everyday conversation. Both refer to the same profession and the same services, including assessment and treatment for speech, language, communication, voice and fluency difficulties.
Yes. NDIS speech pathology may be funded when it’s a reasonable and necessary support that matches a participant’s goals. It can help with communication, social participation, and assistive communication technology. Funding depends on each participant’s individual plan.
Some people may be eligible for a limited Medicare rebate through a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan. A GP referral is required, and the number of subsidised allied health sessions is capped each calendar year. Medicare does not usually cover the full cost of speech pathology, so clients should expect a significant gap payment.
Other funding options may include the NDIS, aged care funding, private health insurance, or private payment.
It depends on your funding pathway and the type of support you need. Services may be funded through the NDIS, Medicare, government-funded aged care programs, private health insurance, or paid for privately. Because funding varies so much, it’s best to talk through your circumstances with your provider before you start.
Yes. Total Health Choice provides mobile speech pathology across Melbourne and Geelong. Our speech pathologists visit homes, schools, childcare centres, supported accommodation, community settings and aged care residences where appropriate.
Home visits mean therapy happens in the environment where communication and daily routines actually take place.
Speech pathologists support children and adults with communication, speech, language, voice, fluency and literacy difficulties. This includes people recovering from stroke, living with Parkinson’s disease, dementia, neurological conditions, developmental delay, disability, or age-related change.
Therapy is tailored to each person’s goals to improve participation and independence.
Participants, family members, carers, support coordinators, plan managers, GPs and other healthcare professionals can all make a referral.
Total Health Choice accepts referrals through our enquiry form and online referral form. A GP referral is not required to get started. Our team can also help identify the most appropriate funding and referral pathway for your circumstances.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a family member, or someone you care for, our team is here to help.
We provide mobile speech pathology across Melbourne for children, adults, and older Australians.
You do not need a GP referral to get started.
Complete our online Refer a Client form or contact our team to discuss your circumstances and the most appropriate support pathway.
If you have questions about funding or eligibility, we’re happy to help.
Send us your details and our team will be in touch to discuss the right speech pathology support pathway.
