Step by Step Speech Pathology

26/05/2025

05/03/2025

Important for so many in our community.

Communication is a fundamental human right, and the first 5 years of a child’s life are crucial for speech, language, and communication development. These early skills lay the foundation for success in school, work, and relationships later in life.

Yet, 1 in 5 children in Australia who start school are not developmentally on track with their communication skills. Children who start behind often stay behind.

Early access to speech pathology can change lives, improving outcomes and reducing long-term costs for individuals, families, and communities.

We’ve outlined 3 critical asks to strengthen access to speech pathology care so that no child is left behind.

✅ Expand access to speech pathology services through Medicare
✅ Invest in access to speech pathology services in early childhood education and care centres in areas of greatest socioeconomic disadvantage
✅ Ensure continued access to care by supporting speech pathologist recruitment and retention

Will you stand with us? Visit the SPA website to find out more: https://bit.ly/4i25aY1