Speech pathology that works in real life
Support for children, teens, and adults across clinic, home, preschool, school, community, and work.
At Speechify, we provide practical, relationship-based speech pathology that supports communication, participation, learning, regulation, and independence in everyday life.
Welcome
Speechify supports people across the lifespan, from babies through to older adults. We work with individuals, families, schools, and support teams to build communication and participation in the settings that matter most.
We believe support should not stop at the clinic door. Our work focuses on real environments, real goals, and practical strategies that make a difference in everyday life.
Who we support
We support:
- infants
- preschool children
- school-aged children
- teenagers
- young adults
- adults
- older adults
Where we work
We offer services in:
- our clinic at 30 Elizabeth Street, Parramatta (wheelchair and pram accessible)
- preschool
- schools
- homes
- daycare programs
- work placements
- community settings where appropriate
- nurshing homes
What we help with
We support a wide range of communication and participation needs, including:
- speech and language development
- AAC and multimodal communication
- school readiness and transition support
- social communication
- communication, regulation, and behaviour support
- classroom participation and learning access
- adult communication and everyday independence
- work readiness and community participation
- swallowing and mealtime safety support
Parking
There is limited free street parking nearby. Metered paid street parking is also available at approximately $2.60 per hour.
Services
Work readiness training for school leavers
We support school leavers to build the communication and practical skills needed for work, volunteering, and community participation.
This may include support with workplace communication, following routines, asking for help, interacting with supervisors and co-workers, and applying skills in real-life environments.
The program is run in our clinic once a week for 10 weeks, with each session running for 3 hours. This service may be funded under Core supports where appropriate.
Positive behaviour support
Positive behaviour support often involves building communication skills so a person can express unmet needs, reduce frustration, and participate more successfully in everyday life.
We explore different communication options, work alongside other allied health professionals, and help families, carers, schools, and support staff apply these strategies in everyday environments. Staff and carer training can also be provided to support consistency across settings.
A team-based model of care
All initial consultations are completed with the Principal Speech Pathologist and the therapist who will be working with you or your child. Ongoing intervention is also overseen by the Principal Speech Pathologist.
We also have a feeding specialist who works from our clinic, along with access to a clinical psychologist who also works from our clinic for consultation where needed.
This approach helps provide practical, well-rounded support and continuity of care from the beginning.
Our approach
At Speechify, we are:- relationship-based
- neuro-affirming
- family-centred
- practical and individualised
- connected with schools and support teams
- focused on meaningful real-life outcomes
We aim to understand the whole person, not just the difficulty on paper, and to build supports that make a difference in everyday life.
More than weekly therapy
Speechify offers more than direct therapy sessions. We also support:- school collaboration
- communication planning
- learning plans and adjustments
- parent coaching and workshops
- AAC implementation
- school readiness and transitions
- positive behaviour support
- work placement support for school leavers
Our goal is to help communication skills carry over into everyday life.
School support
Many students do not just need more therapy. They need the adults around them to better understand how they communicate, learn, regulate, and participate.
Speechify works with schools and families to build practical support around the student and improve everyday outcomes
- classroom observations
- meetings with school staff
- support with Individual Learning Plans and adjustments
- communication strategies for the classroom
- AAC implementation support
- school readiness and transition planning
- support to understand behaviour through a communication and regulation lens
- collaboration between school, family, and support teams
We help schools and families identify what the student is finding difficult, why these difficulties are showing up, what supports are likely to help, and how progress can be measured in meaningful ways.
Training and areas of practice
Our speech pathologists have training across a range of clinical areas and therapy approaches, including:- Orofacial Myology
- DIRFloortime®
- Key Word Signing
- LAMP Words for Life®, PODD and Proloquo2go/Crescendo
- Westmead Feelings Program
- Social Thinking®
- Hanen programs, including It Takes Two to Talk® and More Than Words®
- SOS Feeding Approach
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Sounds-Write
- Talk for Writing
- trauma-informed care
- areas relevant to autism assessment and profile development, including ADOS-2 and MIGDAS
- swallowing and feeding assessment, including DDS & DMSS
Swallowing Assessments and Mealtime Management
We provide standardised swallowing and feeding assessments for children and adults with disability. These assessments help identify swallowing and feeding difficulties, severity, mealtime management needs, and important safety risks such as choking and pneumonia. They also look at chewing, oral control, swallowing safety, food and drink texture needs, positioning, eating independence, and the practical supports needed for safer mealtimes.
We also develop practical mealtime management plans for adults in nursing homes, supported independent living, day programs, and other care settings. We provide mobile visits and can complete assessments in the person’s usual environment, so recommendations are practical, relevant, and easier for staff and families to follow day to day.
No long waiting times. Urgent referrals welcome.
Workshops
A workplace that values lived experience
Speechify is proud to employ neurodiverse adults within our team.
We believe lived experience matters. It strengthens the way we support clients, families, and the wider community, and helps us build a service that is thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in real life.
Groups and workshops
We offer selected groups and workshops based on current need, including:- an Older Adults Social Group
- a weekend teen group, Mission Not Maths
- parent workshops
- school readiness groups for AAC users
- school readiness groups for children starting school, including mainstream, support class, School for Specific Purposes- SSPs, and home school pathways
Older Adults Social Group
Our Older Adults Social Group provides a relaxed and welcoming space for conversation, connection, and shared activities.
- conversation and connection
- confidence participating in a group
- shared activities and discussion
- communication and engagement
- routine and community participation
Parents Workshops
We offer parent workshops on practical topics such as:
- Key Word Signing
- communication development
- ACC
- social readiness
- regulation
- supporting communication at home
These workshops are designed to give families practical ideas and support they can use in everyday life.
Teen Group
Meet our Team
Carol
Principal Speech Pathologist
Carol is a Speech Pathologist, mum to three boys, a chocolate Labrador, and two bunnies. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2000 and has a special interest in autism and ADHD.
Being neurodivergent herself, Carol understands some of the challenges faced by clients and their families. She created Speechify to be a place with down-to-earth therapists who help clients and families feel understood, empowered, and accepted for who they are.
Carol also understands that everyone learns differently. Speechify is a place that values creative, individualised ways of learning and communicating, and we will always aim to make support practical, meaningful, and achievable.
Speechify includes a team of passionate speech pathologists and therapy assistants, each with their own areas of interest and experience. We want to help you find the right therapist for your child, someone you trust and connect with. That relationship matters and is an important part of achieving good outcomes and carrying therapy strategies into everyday life.
Carol is also passionate about learning and provides regular mentoring to staff. Your child’s goals and progress may be discussed as part of this mentoring process, and if concerns arise, Carol may join sessions where needed.
Read Carol's story: https://kwsa.org.au/carols-story-key-word-sign-to-help-with-sudden-loss-of-speech/
Louise
Speech Pathologist
Louise is a Speech Pathologist who completed her degree at the University of Sydney. She is committed to delivering personalised, client- and family-centred therapy that helps individuals build their skills and confidence in everyday life.
Louise enjoys working with both children and adults, supporting a wide range of communication needs. She takes a practical and supportive approach to therapy and aims to make sessions purposeful, engaging, and tailored to each client’s goals.
Outside of work, Louise enjoys going for walks, watching movies, playing sports, and spending time cuddling with her cat.
Xhan
Speech Pathologist
Xhan is a Certified Speech Pathologist who completed her Master’s degree in Speech Pathology at the University of Technology Sydney and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology in the Philippines.
She is passionate about building strong working relationships with clients and families to achieve meaningful communication goals and improve quality of life. Xhan aims to create fun, engaging, and client-centred therapy sessions and is committed to ongoing learning through her work with clients and families.
Outside of work, Xhan enjoys reading, cooking, baking, going on walks, and exploring her love of food.
Abbie
Speech Pathologist
Abbie completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at Australian Catholic University.
She has a strong passion for working with individuals of all ages, supporting them to achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential! She strives to make a meaningful and positive impact on all clients while ensuring therapy is fun, engaging, and exciting.
Outside of work, you’ll often find Abbie enjoying new food spots, camping, reading or relaxing with friends and family.
Laura
Therapy Assistant
Laura completed her Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences at Macquarie University and is currently completing her Master of Speech Pathology.
She is passionate about working with children and helping them learn in ways that feel fun, meaningful, and achievable. Since the age of 16, Laura has worked as a swimming instructor, where she has supported children of all abilities and developed a strong interest in creating positive, supportive learning environments. She values building strong relationships with the families she works with and helping children feel confident and successful.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys CrossFit and the challenge of competing. She also loves going on walks with her dog, trying new cafes around Sydney, and spending time with family and friends.
Linda
Clinical Pathologist, MAPS
Linda is an experienced and empathetic Clinical Psychologist with years of experience helping individuals and families to achieve their goals. She has previously worked as a member of multidisciplinary teams providing early intervention to children (and their families) with atypical development. Linda provides therapy to people of all ages and can assist with skill development, behaviours of concern, and treatment for mental health issues. She has her own practice on the Central Coast and currently provides services at Speechify one day each fortnight.
In her spare time, Linda enjoys being on or in the ocean, spending time with her family and friends, and living life to the fullest.
Melisssa
Speech Pathologist
Melissa is a highly experienced speech pathologist with a special interest in infant and child feeding. She founded Speech Pathology Feeding, a specialist clinic for babies and children with feeding difficulties, and is now consulting from our Speechify clinic.
Melissa has worked across hospital, community, and international settings, including The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and the UK. She has extensive training in feeding therapy approaches such as SOS, SOFFI, and Sensational Mealtimes, and supports children with fussy eating, sensory needs, cleft palate, reflux, and complex medical conditions.
Melissa is also an accredited practitioner at Westmead Private Hospital, where she provides feeding assessments for neonates.
To learn more about Melissa’s background and approach, visit speechpathologyfeeding.com.au
Sangee
Administration
Sangee is an admin professional with over 12 years of experience in office administration, providing strong organisational support and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
She is skilled in scheduling, documentation, and coordinating with diverse teams. Sangee manages therapist calendars, appointments, and invoicing, helping keep everything on track behind the scenes.
In her spare time, Sangee enjoys travelling, exploring new places, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and experimenting with new recipes.
Anthony
Team Support
Anthony helps around Speechify once a week. He has graduated from high school and is looking for something to do while going into TAFE. He has been attending Speechify since he was 4 years old, which gives him a unique and valuable perspective within the practice.
His hobbies are photography, gaming, and modelling aeroplanes. He enjoys communicating with new people and building his social confidence, and he looks forward to helping more people in the future at Speechify.
Robbie
CHO (Chief Happiness Officer)Robert (Robbie) was born in September 2018. He attended 6 weeks of puppy preschool then completed a year of obedience school at Brush Farm Dog Training Club. In 2020 Robbie went on to further study at K9 Support Therapy Dog training. Robbie understands some basic key words signs and also commands on L.A.M.P. When not working, Robbie enjoys doing nothing. He is a champion shedder and sleeper.
Rupert
Happiness Specialist
Rupert is Speechify’s resident Flemish Giant rabbit, although he looks more like a bilby and behaves like he owns the place.
As our Happiness Specialist, Rupert is known for lifting moods, accepting cuddles, chasing balls, and making himself very comfortable. He loves attention, pats, kale, and being admired for his excellent ears. Call his name and he will often pop his head up to see what is happening.
Rupert also takes his quality control role seriously, especially when it comes to taste-testing paper, inspecting coffee cups, and keeping everyone alert around loose cords.
He is currently working hard to win Rosie over. Rosie remains committed to her personal space, but Rupert remains optimistic.
Rosie
Former Happiness SpecialistNow living her best life...
Rosie is a mini-lop (DOB 28/12/22) who recently resigned from her public duties at Speechify to focus on her true passions: eating, stimming, and avoiding anything that looks like work. Proudly neurospicy, Rosie prefers to be in her own bubble where there’s no noise, no unexpected pats, and definitely no demands.
She has a classic PDA (Persistent Drive for Autonomy) profile. If you ask her to do something, she’ll do the opposite… eventually… maybe. Easily overwhelmed by loud sounds, strangers in her personal space, or anyone daring to interrupt her hay time, Rosie has perfected the art of living authentically. Rosie’s other great skill is avoiding Roger. Despite his ongoing attempts at friendship, she remains firmly uninterested, maintaining a polite-but-distant professional relationship. If her boundaries aren’t respected, Rosie will respond in a way that might justify a detailed behaviour plan. Unfortunately, the funding just isn’t there.
These days, she’s happily retired, dedicating herself to her special interests: eating, sleeping, and mastering the fine art of pooping while chewing.
Louise
AccountantLouise helps with NDIS invoicing and the many behind-the-scenes admin tasks that keep Speechify running smoothly.
Join our Team
Attention Speechie students!!!
We here at Speechify are on the hunt for some awesome therapy assistants to join our team. We are looking for people who are passionate, fun, creative and has a 'can do' attitude. Let me tell you a little about us and the role.
Speechify provides speech therapy to children and adults in Parramatta and surrounding areas. Our values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to give children and adults the skills to be the best that they can. We aim to make learning fun! We are also passionate about learning and believe in lifelong learning for staff. Our staff must have a positive outlook, embrace change and growth. You need to be professional in your approach and have values that align with ours. Regular mentoring, supervision and professional development opportunities will be provided. You will be paid for your time.
You will be working alongside 4 other speechies and Robbie (therapy dog and Chief Happiness Officer). You will receive administrative support to manage your caseload.
- Resource development
- Help run groups
- Implement programs designed by our speechies
- Helping our adult clients (volunteers) with work placement skills
- Working with Children Check
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Willingness to take on new experiences and challenges
- Efficient time management and independent organisational skills
Please email Carol directly at [email protected]
Cleaning Assistant - Speechify
Paid Supported Employment Opportunity
Speechify is offering a paid cleaning role for clients who are ready to build work skills in a supportive, real-world environment.
This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience, build independence, and work towards open employment.
- 3hours per week
- $20 per hour
- 10-week term placement, reviewed at the end of each term
You will help keep the clinic clean, organised, and ready for sessions. Tasks include:
- Cleaning toys
- Cleaning bathrooms (toilets, basins)
- Mopping and vacuuming floors
- Tidying office and therapy spaces
- Wiping desks, chairs, and surfaces
- Cleaning kitchen (bench, sink, dishes)
- Emptying bins and replacing liners
- Cleaning high-touch areas (door handles, light switches)
- Stocktaking and refilling supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, cleaning items)
- Clear checklists and support will be provided.
- Paid work opportunity
- Gain real work experience
- Build confidence and independence
- Develop skills for future open employment
- Work in a familiar and supportive environment
- Punctual and reliable
- Willing to accept feedback
- No phone use during shifts
- Proactive and able to stay on task
- Willing to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Able to follow instructions and complete tasks
- Able to ask for help when needed
- Respectful of shared spaces and equipment
- Previous cleaning experience (home, school, or work)
- Good time awareness
- Able to notice what needs to be done without prompting
- Takes pride in completing tasks well
- A cover letter
- A resume
- TFN
- Superannuation account
- Short face-to-face interview
- Practical task/trial using part of the cleaning checklist
Please email Carol directly at [email protected]
Our Vision
Speechify exists to help children, young people and adults communicate, participate and feel safe.
We are a specialist, relationship-based practice for people whose needs are complex and do not fit standard clinic models. We see communication as a human right and as the foundation for safety, identity, consent and real-life participation.
We combine targeted therapy with coaching, school and service consultation, and practical tools so that change happens not only in the therapy room, but in homes, classrooms, day programs and out in the community. We choose depth over volume: fewer people, supported properly.
Our Values
PASSION
We care deeply about what we do and about what you can achieve. We show up curious, prepared and hopeful so that everyone has a fair chance to be the best they can be.
PROFESSIONALISM
We are honest and do what we say we will do. We use evidence-informed practice, clear documentation and regular supervision. We continually develop our skills so that our clients receive thoughtful, up-to-date support.
PRACTICAL
We focus on real life. Goals are specific, achievable and meaningful in your daily routines: home, school, work, community and health settings.
EMPOWER
We aim to give you and your team the tools so you know exactly what to do next. We want families, support workers and educators to feel confident, in control and able to keep progress going between sessions.
ENJOYMENT
Learning sticks when people feel safe and interested. We use creativity, play and special interests to build engagement and motivation, while always respecting sensory needs and emotional limits.
FAMILY AND NETWORK-CENTRED
We recognise that the people who know you best are essential to good outcomes. We work alongside families, schools, support workers and other professionals to build a shared plan and a shared language.
COMMUNICATION
We communicate with you in ways that are clear, respectful and meaningful. We support speech, AAC, gesture, behaviour and any other channels a person uses. For us, communication is less about saying more words and more about having real power to:
- give or withhold consent
- set limits and change direction
- ask for help and name when you are not ok
- describe your identity, preferences and story in your own way
COLLABORATION
We work closely with teachers, OTs, dieticians, psychologists, behaviour practitioners, support workers, agencies, GPs, paediatricians and services. We write reports and create resources that others can actually use in their daily work with you.
COMMITMENT
We are committed to problem-solving, even when situations are complex. We stay curious, adjust plans as needed and do not give up easily.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT & NEURO-AFFIRMING PRACTICE
We believe everyone does well if they can. We start from strengths and possibility. We see behaviour as communication and information, not as something to control at all costs. We support people to build the skills they need to meet expectations or to adjust those expectations so they are realistic, respectful and safe.
In everything we do, we keep three anchors in mind:
- Communication as safety, rights and identity
- Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming practice
- Context-first work that reaches far beyond the clinic room
Get In Touch
Reach out to our team.
Our Location
Email Address
Phone Number
Office Hours
Mon – Fri: 8AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9AM – 2PM
Send Us a Message
Speechify is committed to providing clients and their families a high standard of service and ensuring customer satisfaction. We recoginse that complaints and feedback play an essential role in identifying areas of improvement in our service delivery. Your feedback is important to us and we will respond within 48 hours.