Speech Pathologists from Speechcare provide on-campus services at schools and colleges

At Speechcare we have many years’ experience working with schools to provide appropriate and effective intervention and support.

We currently have Speech Pathologists working with the following schools and their staff:

• John Paul College, Daisy Hill – Full Time
• St Joseph’s Primary School, Kangaroo Point
• Moreton Bay Boys’ College, Manly West
• Moreton Bay College, Manly West
• Moreton Bay College Early Learning Centre – Full Time
• Brisbane Adventist College
• The Y schools, Logan Campus
• Stones Corner Kindy
• Camp Hill Kindy
• Carina Kindy
• Harty Street Kindy

Speechcare’s clinicians have a wealth of experience in all areas of child development and can provide training and education to education staff. We recognise and appreciate the skills and experience of educational practitioners and work in collaboration with our clients’ teams to ensure the best outcomes.

We understand how to liaise with the key stakeholders in our clients’ lives and the importance of realistic, functional and practical supports and strategies.

Speechcare clinicians work with clients from early years education through to secondary school and beyond.

We provide the following services: 

• 1:1 Assessment and treatment
• School staff trainings and workshops
• Parent workshops
• Inclusion support
• Small group supports
• Neurokin groups
• Speech, language and literacy screeners
• Tailored/individualised supports for staff/educators/families
• We work together with all of the child’s team

Community Education and Advocacy: Early Learning

Speechcare is proud to support early education and learning centres and advocates for early intervention.

Speechcare offers individualised seminars to early childhood teaching staff.

Our training packages provide information about speech, language and literacy development and how educators can enhance and enrich the language skills of the children they teach.

As part of our service to our community, Speechcare can provide free parent-information sessions at your kindergarten or childcare centre. Please get in touch with us for more information.

We offer speech, language and literacy screeners to Kindy and Prep.

SpeechCare in Daycares – Coming Soon!

We believe every child deserves the best start in life — and that includes building strong communication skills from day one.

That’s why SpeechCare now partners with local daycares to bring speech therapy expertise right where it’s needed most. Through federal and uplift funding, we can offer:

• On-site speech pathologist visits – our consultant “speechies” work directly with children, educators, and families.
• Lifetime access to online training – practical, evidence-based strategies that educators can revisit anytime.
• In-person professional development (PD) workshops – hands-on sessions covering speech and language development, understanding behaviours as communication, and effective classroom management.

This new service helps daycares create communication-rich, well-managed learning environments — so every child can thrive, play, and learn with confidence.

We are proud to have established placement partnerships with:

• The University of Queensland (UQ)
• Griffith University
• University of Tasmania (UTAS)

We also welcome enquiries from students at other universities across Australia who are seeking placement opportunities focused on paediatrics and neurodiversity-affirming practice.

University of Queensland

SpeechCare is proud to collaborate with the University of Queensland on pioneering projects that reflect our commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based practice.

“Why Reward Charts Don’t Work—Now What?”

In partnership with UQ, SpeechCare is developing a free, practical resource aimed at educators who work with neurodivergent children. Titled “Why Reward Charts Don’t Work—Now What?“, this guide explores why traditional extrinsic motivators often fall short and how educators can shift toward strength-based, connection-focused strategies. Designed with input from neurodivergent individuals, families, and educators, the resource will be available in quick-access, classroom-ready formats—making it easy to implement real, inclusive change.

Upcoming Research: Neurodiversity-Affirming Autism Assessments

SpeechCare is also collaborating with UQ on groundbreaking research into autism assessment practices. This project seeks to develop and validate neurodiversity-affirming approaches that go beyond deficit-focused models. By centering lived experience and co-designing with autistic individuals and their families, we aim to create tools that honour strengths, support self-identity, and provide respectful, holistic insights into each individual’s communication profile.

Griffith University – Partnering for Literacy

Speechcare has proudly collaborated with Griffith University to develop free, evidence-based literacy resources. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting future educators and clinicians, while contributing to the broader education community. By working alongside respected teaching and training institutions, Speechcare helps bridge research and practice for real-world impact.

University of Tasmania Scholarship

Kate and Speechcare are dedicated to the upskilling of Tasmanian Speech Pathologists and improvement in access to high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology services to the local community.

As part of this scholarship, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to visit the Speechcare clinics in Brisbane and to shadow experienced clinicians delivering a range of services in schools and our clinics. The aim of this enrichment week is to provide insight to the final year student into the inner workings of private practice and to demonstrate how successful and ethical private practice can improve the quality of life of our clients and their families and other stakeholders.

Eligibility

• Available to a resident of northern Tasmania entering their 2nd year of the Masters of Speech Pathology.
• Selection will be based academic merit, the applicants expressed passion for Speech Pathology and commitment to work in Tasmania.
• Preference may be given to an applicant who demonstrates a passion and/or lived experience in trauma-informed and neurodiverse-affirming care for clients.

On-going Eligibility

• Participate in enrichment experience
• Achieve a minimum Pass result in all units studied each semester

Amount

$8,000 PLUS additional funding of up to $2,000 for an enrichment week with Speechcare in Brisbane.

• Duration: 1 year
• Starting Date 09 May 2025
• Closing Date 30 June 2025

Supporting the Next Generation

Speechcare is proud to be a training and development organisation that actively supports university students in their clinical education. We provide high-quality placement experiences for Speech Pathology students from across Queensland and beyond.

Our team believes in growing a skilled, thoughtful, and neurodiversity-affirming workforce—and we love being part of each student’s professional journey.

At Speechcare, student placements are:

• Supportive – Supervision is structured, responsive, and individualised
• Collaborative – Students are part of a warm, multidisciplinary team
• Diverse – Experience across a range of ages, needs, and service delivery models
• Reflective – Regular feedback and learning conversations are built in
• Evidence-based – Access to current research, tools, and resources
• Neurodiversity-affirming – Students learn inclusive, respectful, strengths-based practice

Students may gain experience in areas such as:

• Early childhood and school-aged intervention
• Autism and neurodivergent support
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
• AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
• Literacy and language
• Family-centred practice
• Interprofessional collaboration