Speech sounds
Support for pronunciation and clearer speech.
Paediatric speech pathology in Kew
Helping children communicate with confidence.
Warm, neurodiversity-affirming and personalised support for children’s speech, language, communication and literacy development.
Support that starts with listening
Every child communicates differently.
We work closely with children and families to understand their strengths, needs and goals, then build practical skills for home, school and everyday life.
How we can help
Support tailored to your child.
Language
Building understanding, vocabulary and expression.
Literacy
Foundations for reading, spelling and writing.
Parent guidance
Practical strategies for everyday routines and play.
Meet your speech pathologist
Hi, I'm Melissa.
Melissa is an experienced speech pathologist who works with children and families from a neuro-affirming, strengths-based perspective.
Melissa supports receptive and expressive language, social communication, literacy, speech development and functional communication, including for children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
Experience and approach
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Audiology Honours), University of Queensland, 1997 · Working as a speech pathologist since 1997 · Experience across community health, special schools and private practice in Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo and Melbourne.
About Melissa
Meaningful, engaging support built around each child.
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Audiology Honours) from the University of Queensland in 1997 and has worked as a speech pathologist since 1997.
Across community health, special schools and private practice, Melissa has supported children and families with diverse communication needs. Experience in Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo and Melbourne has shaped a broad and collaborative approach.
Melissa has a particular interest in working with school-aged children and supporting communication, learning and participation across home, school and community environments. Melissa works from a neuro-affirming, strengths-based perspective and supports receptive and expressive language, social communication, literacy and speech development.
Melissa also has experience supporting children who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including developing functional communication skills and helping children find effective ways to communicate.
Melissa believes therapy should be meaningful, engaging and tailored to the individual child, building on strengths while supporting confidence and independence. Melissa values collaborating with families, educators and other professionals.
Outside work, Melissa enjoys spending time with family and Poppy the pug, travelling, having adventures, playing tennis and a new favourite, pickleball.
Getting started
A simple, supportive process.
1
Make an enquiry
Tell us briefly what has prompted you to seek support.
2
Initial conversation
We discuss your concerns and the most useful next step.
3
Assessment
We explore your child's strengths and support needs.
4
Personalised plan
You receive clear recommendations and practical goals.
Make an enquiry
Let's talk about the right next step.
Send us a brief email and we'll get back to you during business hours.
Location
Services available in schools and homes across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.