Sound Abilities Speech Pathology

22/04/2026

We’re so honoured and grateful to be a finalist in the 2026 Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards!

Thank you to our amazing clients, families and community who voted for us. We wouldn’t be here without you! 💕

17/04/2026

Today’s the day! 🥳 Come on down to 28 Bellara St for our Pancakes for Parkinson’s fundraiser! Grab some pancakes and donate what you can to for Parkinson’s research!

16/04/2026

We’d love to see you this Saturday for our Pancakes for Parkinson's fundraiser from 8:30am at the clinic (Shop 1, 28 Bellara Street)!

Join us for pancakes, a cuppa and a chat while we raise funds for Parkinson’s research through the Shake It Up Foundation 🧡🩶

Shake It Up Australia Foundation: Make a donation today to speed up better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's Disease.

15/04/2026

Feeling so proud and grateful to share that we’ve been nominated again for the Pumicestone Business Excellence Awards! 🥰

A huge thank you to everyone who thought of us and took the time to nominate our team, it means so much.

It’s been such an exciting year for us, from expanding our team and services to becoming more involved in our local community. 💕

If you’d like to support us to become finalists, we’d greatly appreciate your nomination - each one counts as a vote!

Nominate here: https://arianadoolan.com.au/pumicestone-business-excellence-awards-2026/

Thank you again ❤️

02/04/2026

Happy Easter long weekend! 🐣 We’ll be taking a break next week to rest and spend time with loved ones.

There will be no speech therapy sessions next week. If you’re a current client, your speechie will have shared your specific return date in person or via email 😊

We hope you all have a fun and relaxing Easter! 🐥🍫

26/03/2026

🥞 Pancakes for Parkinson’s!
We’re hosting a pancake fundraiser to support Shake It Up Australia and Parkinson’s research.

Join us for pancakes and a chat while supporting a great cause.

🗓️ Saturday, 18 April 2026, 8:30am - 10:30am
📍 Sound Abilities Speech Pathology Clinic,
1/28 Bellara Street, BELLARA Q 4507

Every donation helps fund research toward better treatments and a cure of Parkinson’s through Shake It Up Australia Foundation for Parkinson's Research 💕

Can’t make it but still want to support Parkinson’s research?
https://shakeitupfundraisers.raiselysite.com/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! 💕