Sound Abilities Speech Pathology

06/03/2026

✨NEW✨ Social Confidence Group for Adults on Bribie Island

Looking to build confidence communicating, meet new people, and enjoy fun activities in a supportive environment?

Our Social Confidence Group is designed for adults with disabilities who want to practise communication skills in real-life social situations, not just in the therapy room.

✨ What makes this group different?
The group is run by an Allied Health Assistant and overseen by a Speech Pathologist, ensuring participants receive structured support while practising real-world communication skills in a relaxed social setting.

Our sessions are neuroaffirming, inclusive, and respectful of different communication styles.

🗣️ Participants may work towards goals such as:
• Building confidence communicating with others
• Developing friendships and social connections
• Practising conversation and social skills
• Increasing community participation
• Expressing needs, opinions, and ideas

🎲 Activities may include:
• Board games • Problem-solving challenges • Team activities • Practising everyday interactions like ordering at a café.

📅 When: Fortnightly Thursdays
⏰ Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (90 minutes)
👥 Small group: Maximum of 4 participants to ensure personalised support
📍 Location: Sound Abilities Speech Pathology, Shop 1, 28 Bellara Street, Bellara 4507

📩 Contact the clinic via email at info@soundabilities.com.au, phone 0481 227 871 or send us a DM to register your interest.

26/02/2026

Big Medicare update for families 👏

From 1 March 2026, more children and young people under 25 may be eligible for Medicare rebates for speech therapy.

The expanded items now include:
• Stuttering
• Speech sound disorders (including articulation, phonological disorder, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, dysarthria)
• Cleft lip and/or palate

With a GP or specialist referral, eligible children can access:
✔️ Up to 8 assessment sessions
✔️ Up to 20 treatment sessions (lifetime limits apply)

We’re really pleased to see speech sound disorders formally recognised in this pathway. Earlier access means earlier support during key developmental years 💕

If you’re unsure whether your child may qualify, start with your GP or reach out to our team!

05/01/2026

Hello 2026! 👋 We’re ready for the year ahead, and we’ve got immediate availability at our clinic on Bribie Island!

Appointments available now for children and adult speech pathology services.

Reach out to secure your spot 🗓️

19/12/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful clients and families for your trust, commitment and support throughout the year!

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your communication journeys and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.

We wish you a safe, restful and happy holidays!

📅 Clinic return dates:
• Jess and Monique will be back on 5 January 2026
• Abby returns 14 January 2026

Take care, enjoy the break and we’ll see you soon ✨

The Sound Abilities Team

27/11/2025

✨ Big news! ✨
We’re excited to announce a low-cost weekly SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Group on Bribie Island for individuals with Parkinson’s who have already completed the individual SPEAK OUT! program.
⏰ Fridays at 9:30am
📍 Bellara – Bribie Island
💲 $10 per week
To join, call/text 0481 227 871 or email info@soundabilities.com.au.
We’d love to have you join us!

25/11/2025

Update: We will be closed again Wednesday, 26th November. We hope everyone is staying safe, and we will keep you posted about the rest of the week. We should be available via email or phone tomorrow, so please reach out if there’s anything we can do to help.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe everyone! 💕

24/11/2025

Hi everyone, hope you are all safe! We will be closed today, 25th November, as we’re without power. If there’s anything we can do to help, please get in touch via 0481 227 871. We will try to reach out to reschedule appointments when possible but have intermittent phone service/internet access.

Thanks,
Sound Abilities team

20/11/2025

You might think there’s someone new working at the clinic...
But it’s actually Monique, 35cm lighter and a whole lot brighter! ✨✂️ It was a long time in the making, but today Monique was able to donate her hair to 👏💕

06/11/2025

Another birthday week at Sound Abilities! 🥳 Happy birthday to the amazing Monique! We love how much you brighten everyone’s day at the clinic ☀️

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! Halloween should be fun and accessible for everyone who wants to participate. 🎃 If you’re local to Bribie, please feel free to come by 28 Bellara Street and get a free Halloween visual support! We have bracelets and bucket labels this year. We hope everyone has a spooktacular and safe Halloween! 👻🧛‍♀️✨

29/10/2025

When you convince your speech therapy team to do the ghost trend 👻

26/10/2025

Is your little one under 3 finding it hard to understand instructions, say their first words or put words together?

Early communication support can make all the difference! 🗣️✨

👶 We currently have immediate availability for children aged 3 and under at our Bribie Island clinic.

Our speech pathologists work closely with families, empowering you with practical strategies and support so your child’s language can continue to grow. 💕

Our speech therapy services are by appointment only at our Bribie Island clinic. Contact us today by enquiry form, email or phone to make an appointment.