NDIS speech therapy in Sydney
Accessing NDIS funded speech pathology may be easier than it seems.
NDIS funded speech therapy, centred on your child
Navigating the NDIS can be confusing and overwhelming. At Inner West Paediatrics, we’re here to help make it simple and empower families to make the most of their plans to achieve their goals and priorities.
As a registered NDIS provider, we’re committed to supporting your child’s communication with flexible speech therapy support options, with services that fit around your family’s everyday life – in-person in your community setting, via telehealth or in our clinic.
Our speech pathology techniques
NDIS funded speech pathology services are designed to support children in communicating more confidently and connecting with the people around them.
At Inner West Paediatrics, our speech pathologists work with a range of techniques, including:
- Hanen Programs® (It Takes Two to Talk, More Than Words, Target Word, Talkability, Learning Language and Loving It)
- Key Word Sign
- SOS Feeding Approach
- The Lidcombe Program
- DIR Floortime Principles
- Learn to Play approach
- Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy (PACT)
- Responsive Feeding Approach
- Sounds~Write
- Meaningful Speech for Gestalt Language Processors
- AAC assessment, trial and intervention
- DTTC and ReST
- Lidcombe Program
Inner West Paediatrics can assist
We support a wide range of people across Sydney and New South Wales. As a registered NDIS provider, we can provide services to agency-managed, self-managed, and plan-managed NDIS participants. We actively support:
Children and young people
Aged 0-18 with speech, language, or communication difficulties.
NDIS participants
Supporting participants with developmental, communication, sensory, physical and functional support needs.
Families
Those looking to use their NDIS funding to support their child’s speech, language and communication needs.
Accessing speech pathology through the NDIS?
Our speech pathologists provide personalised support tailored to your child's strengths, needs and goals.
Navigating your NDIS plan
If your child is accessing speech therapy through the NDIS, our experienced speech pathologists are here to help, offering the tools and knowledge you need.
1. Initial consultation
We'll get to know your child's needs, your goals and priorities, review their current NDIS plan, and work with you to determine next steps.
2. Therapy plan
Your child’s speech pathology support will be tailored to their specific needs, NDIS goals, and preferred setting.
3. Flexible options
Choose between in-person or online speech therapy sessions, whatever works best for your child and your family in the location that supports you.
4. Ongoing support
We provide progress reports regularly to help you track your child's growth and navigate their NDIS plan with confidence.
NDIS speech therapy Sydney FAQs
Do you provide speech pathology for children with autism?
Yes. We take a neuroaffirming approach to speech pathology, recognising and respecting each child’s unique strengths, preferences and way of communicating. We have extensive experience supporting autistic children, including those with social interaction differences, alternative communication needs, and sensory processing differences.
We support children with a wide range of developmental, communication, physical and learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, speech and language differences, developmental delays and more.
Where do you offer telehealth services?
Our telehealth services allow families across Australia to access quality NDIS funded speech pathology support without the need to travel. They may expect the same personalised care, delivered online. We frequently work with people across rural and regional NSW and Tasmania.
How often will my child need sessions?
This depends on your child’s individual needs. Our speech therapists will work closely with you following the initial assessment to recommend a frequency that gives your child the best opportunity to achieve their goals and aligns with best practice.
Do you offer other NDIS funded therapeutic services?
Yes. Alongside speech pathology, our team also offers Occupational Therapy, Feeding therapy and allied health assistant support, so your child may access everything they need in one place.
We also off support work services which can be accessed through Core Supports or Capacity Building funding.
Where can I find more NDIS information?
NDIS information for families is available on the NDIS website. You may also speak directly with your NDIS planner or reach out to our friendly team. We’re happy to help you navigate the process.
What sets Inner West Paediatrics apart?
5,000 families supported
With over a decade of experience, we're proud to have supported families from all walks of life.
NDIS experience
We're experienced in navigating NDIS services and delivering personalised speech pathology support.
Family-centred approach
We work with families to help equip them with the knowledge they need to advocate for their child.
Let's put your NDIS funded speech pathology plan to work
Does your NDIS plan include speech pathology support? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Our experienced team is here to help, with personalised NDIS speech pathology support tailored to your child’s unique goals and needs.
