Interact Speech Pathology

Interact Speech Pathology Better communication starts with understanding where your child is right now. Ready to take the next step?

At Interact Speech Pathology, we help kids build the skills to be understood, listen and learn with confidence. *Building speech, language, literacy and social skills for kids*

Better communication starts with understanding where your child is at right now. Grounded in evidence and delivered through play, our therapists support speech sound and language development, literacy skills, fluency and social communication. Because every child is different, we start by getting the full picture – what comes easily, what’s more challenging and what you hope to achieve. From there, we plan the next steps together to help your child engage confidently with their world. Our experienced team offers neuro-affirming, strengths-based care that fits your child’s needs and connection style. We partner with families and educators to set realistic goals, track progress and share simple at-home activities after each session. Register your child online at www.interactspeechpathology.com.au

17/03/2026

Does your child have trouble with their storytelling? Maybe their stories are lengthy and hard to follow, or they mix up the order of events and forget to include key details.

In the TalkAbility™ program, we teach parents strategies they can use in everyday moments to help their children share ideas and build stronger storytelling skills for the future.

Term 2 orientation sessions begin in the April 2026 school break, and spots are limited to keep groups small and personalised.

Registrations close this Friday, the 20th of March – or earlier if places are filled.

Learn more and get registered at https://interactspeechpathology.com.au/talkability-program/

It was our wonderful speech pathologist Tasman’s birthday on Sunday so we celebrated her with cake, flowers and a team m...
16/03/2026

It was our wonderful speech pathologist Tasman’s birthday on Sunday so we celebrated her with cake, flowers and a team meeting (lucky thing!!!). Tasman is hoping to run the Hanen parent training program, More Than Words later in the year. Happy happy birthday Tas - we adore having you on our team 🎈🎈🎈

What a thrill to be invited to present with Dr NIcole Carvill from to the Victorian Preschool Officers Association this...
16/03/2026

What a thrill to be invited to present with Dr NIcole Carvill from to the Victorian Preschool Officers Association this afternoon! A two and a half hour online session on PDA Aware Preschools. This presentation was designed to transform how the PSFOs understand and support students with a Pathological Demand Avoidance profile in the preschool setting. Thanks for inviting us- we love working collaboratively with motivated and extraordinary educators!

If you’re not sure what support your child needs, let’s start with an assessment. This helps to paint the picture of wha...
10/03/2026

If you’re not sure what support your child needs, let’s start with an assessment. This helps to paint the picture of what comes easily, what’s more challenging and what you’re hoping to achieve – so we can create a clear, actionable therapy plan together.

From toddlers to teens, we offer neuroaffirming, strengths-based care that helps families understand where they’re at today, and what to do next.

Interested to learn more?
Register online to explore options, fees, funding and ongoing support.

https://interactspeechpathology.com.au/

06/03/2026

TalkAbility™ is a parent education program for families of pre-school and early primary school-aged children who are speaking in sentences but find social communication challenging.

If friendships, group work, or social situations are tricky for your child at times, Talkability™ may be a supportive next step.

From taking turns talking, to understanding others, maintaining friendships, and having meaningful back-and-forth conversations – the program supports children to grow in confidence and connection.

In this short video, Holly, our Hanen Certified TalkAbility™ Speech Pathologist, explains:

• Who TalkAbility™ is for
• What skills children can learn
• How these skills support friendships, school participation, and everyday interactions

Term 2 orientation sessions begin in the April 2026 Victorian school break. Spots are limited to keep groups small and personalised.

Registrations close Friday 20th of March – or earlier if places are filled.

Learn more and register your child at https://f.mtr.cool/peegcooeql

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Sometimes it’s not the language we use but how it lands. Communication is more than what we say. The timing, tone, and ...
28/02/2026

Sometimes it’s not the language we use but how it lands.

Communication is more than what we say. The timing, tone, and how much we say can all matter. Even warmth, praise, or friendly questions can sometimes feel like pressure when a child’s nervous system is already stretched tight.

In our blog, co-authored with Dr Nicole Carvill from Think Psychologists , we explore:

• Why everyday language can feel like a demand
• How anxiety and nervous system load shape behaviour
• Practical examples of low-demand language you can try

If mornings, transitions, or simple requests often escalate, this one is for you.

https://f.mtr.cool/besuendree

From curious toddlers to growing teens, we support families to understand and strengthen their child’s communication.Bec...
26/02/2026

From curious toddlers to growing teens, we support families to understand and strengthen their child’s communication.

Because every child is different, we like to start with an assessment – building a full picture of what comes easily, what’s more challenging, and what you hope to achieve.

We offer:
• Pragmatic/social language assessments to inform autism assessments and support diagnosis
• Academic language assessments, including the CELF-5 and CELF Preschool-3
• Articulation assessments
• Literacy screeners
• Fluency assessments

From there, we plan supports together so that friends, family and educators can work toward a shared goal.

Interested to learn more? Register in a few simple steps at our website.

Happy happy birthday Bree 🎈♥️🎈We love any excuse for cake- so a Feb birthday was all we needed! Admin emailer, little mi...
16/02/2026

Happy happy birthday Bree 🎈♥️🎈We love any excuse for cake- so a Feb birthday was all we needed! Admin emailer, little miss door buzzer, answering calls, decorating lifts, making resources, just to name a few of her skills- our very own multitasker extraordinaire! We hope you had a fab weekend of celebrations! 🥰🎈🥰🎈

11/02/2026

If your child finds it challenging to understand language, explain what they mean, follow conversations, or gets frustrated when they don’t get their message across, our experienced team can help.

As skilled therapists, we provide support for:

• Speech sounds & articulation: clarity and accuracy of sounds
• Language understanding and expression: following instructions, forming sentences that make sense
• Social communication: turn-taking, joining in, having two-way conversations, reading social cues, tuning into feelings
• Fluency (stuttering): ease and flow of speech
• Literacy foundations: early reading, spelling and phonological skills

Located in Geelong, we support families and educators across the Bellarine, Surf Coast, and Greater Geelong regions. We can help your family with assessments, educational-based observations and therapy guidance.

And as you can see – we're focused on making it fun and interactive for kids!

Register your child at the link www.interactspeechpathology.com.au

A message to educators: Term 1 is a powerful window.New routines, new classrooms, and new communication demands can surf...
04/02/2026

A message to educators: Term 1 is a powerful window.

New routines, new classrooms, and new communication demands can surface challenges for even the most confident kids.

Early in the year, you might notice students who are:

• trying hard to follow instructions but missing key information
• struggling to express their ideas clearly, orally or in writing
• finding social interactions or simple tasks more demanding than expected
• avoiding reading or writing tasks, or becoming easily fatigued by them
• having difficulty understanding what they’ve read, even when they know the words
• struggling to organise ideas into sentences or written responses

As speech pathologists who’ve worked with children for many years, we know Term 1 is a valuable time to pause, notice, and start gentle conversations about what you’re seeing – with families, or with us – around how a student is communcating and coping.

Comments like “They understand best when instructions are broken down” or “They have great ideas, but it’s hard to get them out” can open the door to early support and shared strategies to help your students feel understood, confident, and ready to learn.

Did you know we can provide communication training supports for your teaching team? Reach out for more information.

It’s a great time to make contact with our admin team or to contact us via our website should you wish to access speech...
02/02/2026

It’s a great time to make contact with our admin team or to contact us via our website should you wish to access speech pathology services at Interact Speech Pathology. Jump online or please give us a call to see if we can help!

We are so thrilled to introduce you to Ingrid who joined our Speech Pathology team this Tuesday. Ingrid impressed us eno...
29/01/2026

We are so thrilled to introduce you to Ingrid who joined our Speech Pathology team this Tuesday. Ingrid impressed us enormously during her interview with her passion to develop communication to foster confidence, connection and participation. Her aim is to develop functional goals with families tailored to children’s strengths and interests. Please contact our admin team on 1300 740 057 or register your interest for therapy support via our website www.interactspeechpathology.com.au

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Level 1, 48 Brougham Street
Geelong, VIC
3220

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Monday 8:30am - 5am
Tuesday 8:30am - 5am
Wednesday 8:30am - 5am
Thursday 8:30am - 5am
Friday 8:30am - 5am

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