It can increase the frequency of sessions, or make ongoing support more accessible.
AHA Support
Allied Health Assistant support
Delegated therapy support provided by an Allied Health Assistant, under the supervision of the treating clinician.
Delegated care model
How AHA support works
We also offer support through an Allied Health Assistant (AHA), delivered under a delegated care model (where therapy activities are planned and supervised by your treating clinician, and carried out by a trained assistant). This ensures support stays consistent with your child's individualised therapy plan.
Benefits of AHA support
Your AHA follows a plan established by your treating clinician, with regular check-ins to monitor progress.
AHA sessions complement, rather than replace, your regular therapy sessions.
What to expect
A typical block of AHA support may include
- 1
An initial consultation
With your treating clinician, for assessment and therapy plan development.
- 2
A joint session
With the clinician and the AHA, for plan handover.
- 3
Regular AHA sessions
Delivered weekly or more frequently.
- 4
A joint review session
At the midpoint, to monitor progress.
- 5
Home practice recommendations
Between sessions.
Is there a wait list?
No. We're accepting new clients now, so there's no waiting period. Once you get in touch we call you back within one business day, and the first assessment is usually booked within a week or two, depending on where you are and the days that suit you. If you've been on another practice's wait list, you're welcome to start with us in the meantime.
What ages do you work with?
Children from their first words through to teenagers and young adults. The goals and the way a session runs are matched to age and stage: play-based early intervention for toddlers, school-linked goals for primary and high school students, and practical, respectful sessions for older teens and young adults working on study, work, interviews or independence.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact us directly and start straight away, whether you're funded through NDIS, privately, or another way. If a GP, paediatrician, teacher or another therapist has recommended speech pathology, that's helpful context for the first session, but it's not a requirement. The one exception is Medicare rebates, which need a GP referral and Chronic Disease Management Plan (a Medicare-funded referral pathway), and we can talk you through that if it applies to you.
Where do sessions happen?
Wherever the skills are actually needed. Most sessions happen at home, and we also visit schools and childcare centres, plus workplaces for young adults, across Sydney. Telehealth is available anywhere in Australia, with the same clinician and the same goals, and works well for busy families, regional clients and many teenagers. You never have to fit a clinic appointment into your day.
What funding do you accept?
We work with NDIS (plan-managed and self-managed), Medicare (with a current GP referral and Chronic Disease Management Plan), private health insurance and private paying clients. Whichever applies to you, you'll receive an itemised invoice after every session, and we're happy to talk through the options before you commit to anything.
What are your trading hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 7pm. Early and late slots exist so sessions can fit around school, work and childcare. Calls, WhatsApp messages and form enquiries received outside these hours are answered the next business day.
What happens in the first session?
The first session is an assessment. We start with a conversation about what you've noticed and what you'd like to change, then use evidence-based assessment tools matched to your child's age to get a clear picture of current strengths and needs. You'll receive a plain-language summary of what we found and a set of goals we agree on together. Therapy sessions follow from there, usually weekly or fortnightly.
Ready when you are
Let’s talk about the next step
Call or message on WhatsApp and we will get back to you within one business day.