Paediatric Speech Pathology
Speech pathologists at Ballarat Community Health work closely with parents and carers to help support a child’s growth and development in all areas of communication.
Ballarat Community Health accept referrals for children between the ages of 2 – 8 years. We are able to assess and treat the following areas
- Speech – Speech sounds and how a child can be understood by others in conversation.
- Language – The understanding of concepts, following directions, listening, telling stories, and being able to communicate their needs and wants.
- Social skills – The use of communication skills in social situations.
- Stuttering – When a child is repeating sounds, words, or phrases during conversation.
Ballarat community Health can assist children and families of all abilities in a supportive and neurodiversity-affirming environment.
Speech pathology services are offered at the Ballarat Community Health Lucas site.
We encourage all children to have a hearing test. For further information on how to arrange a hearing test please discuss with your GP.
Ready to Get Started?
Allied Health Services at Ballarat Community Health are often in high demand. Please contact our customer service team on 03 – 5338 4500 or complete the referral form below to confirm availability of the service you require.
GP’s or health professionals wanting to refer a client please complete the referral form below or fax your referral to 03 -5338 1613. We prefer referrals via ReferralNet- ReferralNet ID: urn:refnet:ballaratappt