Clinic, telehealth & mobile speech pathology
Speech therapy for children, near you
Speech therapy for children from birth to 15 years. Come and see us at our Ashgrove clinic or online, or we can visit you at home, kindy or school. We help with late talking, unclear speech, language, stuttering, literacy and social skills.
- Ashgrove clinic, online & home visits
- Appointments 7 days a week
- Certified Practising Speech Pathologists
- Medicare, NDIS & private health
Request a call back
Tell us a bit about your child and what you are noticing. We will call you back to answer your questions and find a time that suits your family.
There is no obligation, and you do not need a referral to get started.
How we help
Support for the way your child talks, listens and learns
Every child is different. We work out what is getting in the way, then build a therapy plan you can use at home. Sessions run at your place, at the clinic or online. Here are the areas we work with most.
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Speech delay
Your toddler is slow to start talking, or is using only a handful of words.
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Speech sounds
People find your child hard to understand, with unclear or missing sounds. Includes Childhood Apraxia of Speech.
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Language & understanding
Your child struggles to follow instructions or build sentences, including DLD.
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Stuttering & fluency
Your child repeats sounds, stretches words out, or gets stuck when they start talking.
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Literacy
Reading, spelling and letter sounds are harder than expected, including dyslexia assessment and support.
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Social communication
Conversation, turn taking and social skills, including support for autistic children and teens.
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Group programs
Small group sessions that run alongside individual therapy. They cover early talking, early literacy and oral language, plus baby and toddler rhyme time.
Clinic, telehealth & mobile
Three ways to see your speech pathologist
Speech therapy should fit around your week, not the other way round. You can come to us at our Ashgrove clinic, meet us online, or we can come to you. Pick what suits your family, and change it whenever you need to.
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Ashgrove clinic
Visit our clinic
Our rooms on Waterworks Road are bright and full of toys, books and games. We use them to work on sounds, words and sentences, so children settle in quickly and get started. The clinic is the easiest place for group programs and for sessions that need our full kit of resources.
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Telehealth
See us online
Some weeks it is easier to stay home. Telehealth sessions run over video, and you sit with your child while we work. You watch what we do and hear why we do it, so you can practise the same thing later in the week.
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Mobile visits
We come to you
We can also bring speech therapy to your door. Sessions can run at home, at daycare, at kindy or at school. Your child works somewhere they already feel safe, so they talk more freely. Teachers and educators can sit in and pick up the same strategies.
Why families choose us
What you get when you book with us
We know reaching out can feel like a big step. Our job is to make it simple, to listen, and to help you understand what your child needs.
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A clinic built for speech therapy
Our therapy rooms in Ashgrove are bright and full of the toys, books and games we use to support children's talking.
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We come to you
We can also visit your home, daycare, kindy or school near you. Your child practises where they already play and learn.
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Team of Experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologists
Your child sees a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who works with children every day. Our Director completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at the University of Queensland in 2009.
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Appointments 7 days a week
Appointments that fit around work, school and family life, right across the week and on weekends.
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Online sessions when you need them
Swap a visit for a video session in a busy week. Your child works on screen while you sit alongside them.
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Private, Medicare & NDIS
We talk you through the fees and the funding options, so you know where you stand from the start.
How it works
Getting started is simple
From your first call to ongoing therapy, we keep things clear and supportive at every step.
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Get in touch
Call or send an enquiry. We answer your questions, then book your child's first session at your place, at the clinic or online.
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First session
We get to know your child through games and activities, see how their talking and literacy are going, and talk through what we notice together.
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A plan built with you
We set speech and language goals with you, then give you practical things to try at home.
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Therapy & support
Regular sessions at your place, at the clinic or online, with guidance and encouragement for you along the way.
Inside the clinic
Speech therapy, made playful
Our Ashgrove clinic is a warm, welcoming space where children learn through games and activities. Here is a little of what a session can look like.
About Sound Beginnings
A caring team in the heart of Ashgrove
Sound Beginnings is a paediatric speech pathology clinic in Ashgrove, in Brisbane's inner north west. Our director is a speech pathologist who has worked with children since 2009, and our growing team supports children and families across speech, language, literacy and early communication.
Alongside speech pathology, we offer breastfeeding and lactation support and Orofacial Myology Therapy, so more of your family's needs can be met in one welcoming place.
- Therapist-led sessions
- Goals set with you
- Your place, clinic or online
Our team
Meet the people behind Sound Beginnings
Sound Beginnings was founded by Jessica Hajdu, our Director and a paediatric speech pathologist who has worked with children since 2009. Alongside speech pathology, Jessica provides breastfeeding and lactation support and Orofacial Myology Therapy.
Our growing team of speech pathologists and allied health professionals works together to support children and families, at the clinic and out in the community, 7 days a week.
- Speech pathology
- Early language
- Literacy support
- Group programs
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Still have a question? Call 0434 473 758 and we will help you work it out.
Do I need a referral to see a speech pathologist?
No. You do not need a referral to see us. You do need a referral and a care plan from your GP if you want to claim a Medicare rebate.
What ages do you work with?
We see children from birth to 15 years.
Do you offer speech assessments?
Yes. All children start with an assessment. We spend time first talking through your concerns with you as the parent or carer. Then we focus on your child, using games and activities chosen for them, so we can see how their talking and literacy are going. Bring any reports from your GP, paediatrician, kindy or school if you have them. We explain what we found in plain language, then set goals with you.
Do you offer Medicare and NDIS?
Yes. We see private clients, Medicare clients with a GP care plan, and NDIS clients on self managed and plan managed plans. Rebate amounts and eligibility are set by Medicare and can change, so please confirm the current amounts with your GP.
Do you visit homes, daycares or schools?
Yes. We visit homes, daycares, kindys and schools near you. Your child has their session in a place they already know, which often helps them talk more freely.
What happens in a mobile visit?
We bring the games, books and resources with us. The session runs the same way it would at the clinic. If we are at daycare, kindy or school, staff can sit in and use the same strategies during the week.
Do you offer telehealth speech therapy?
Yes. Telehealth sessions run over video, so your child can have therapy at home. You sit with them and join in, which means you learn the strategies too. All you need is a device with a camera, a quiet spot and a steady internet connection.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary by service and session length. Some appointments cost more, including sessions with our senior clinicians and weekend appointments. Get in touch and we will tell you the exact fee, along with any Medicare or NDIS options that may apply.
Contact us
Contact us about your child
Leave your details and we will call you back to answer your questions and find a time that suits your family. Tell us if you would prefer a visit to your place, our Ashgrove clinic, or an online session. If you would rather talk now, give us a call.
- Call us
- 0434 473 758
- Email us
- info@soundbeginnings.com.au
- Visit the clinic
- 214 Waterworks Road, Unit 7, Ashgrove QLD 4060
- Hours
- Appointments 7 days a week
Request a call back
Tell us a little about your child and we'll take it from there.