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Speech Pathology Sunshine Coast
Speech Pathology Sunshine Coast
Warm, evidence-based speech pathology for children, teens and adults at our Mooloolaba clinic on the Sunshine Coast. We support communication, speech, language, literacy, fluency, voice and swallowing needs, with minimal wait times currently available.
No referral is required to book a private speech pathology consultation.
Communication support that is practical and personalised
How can a speech pathologist help?
Speech pathology is about much more than pronunciation. Speech pathologists support the many skills people use to understand others, express themselves, participate in learning and relationships, communicate confidently and, where relevant, eat and swallow safely.
For children, speech pathology may help when speech, language, literacy or social communication skills are developing differently or causing frustration at home or school. For teens and adults, support may focus on communication, fluency, voice, language, literacy or swallowing difficulties.
At Integrated Wellness Clinic, we take a warm, practical and individualised approach. Therapy goals are tailored to the person, their stage of life and the communication skills that matter most in everyday life.
Speech pathology may support difficulties with:
- Developmental speech delay
- Speech clarity and pronunciation
- Understanding spoken language
- Expressing thoughts and ideas
- Listening and following instructions
- Reading and writing
- Social communication
- Stuttering and fluency
- Voice and vocal communication
- Swallowing difficulties
A welcoming space for children
Our children’s speech pathology therapy space
This is our dedicated therapy space for children at our Sunshine Coast clinic.
The room has been created to feel calm, comfortable and engaging, with child-friendly resources that can be incorporated into assessment and therapy. A welcoming environment can help children settle in, build rapport with their speech pathologist and participate in activities through play and conversation.
Sessions are always adapted to suit each child’s age, communication style, strengths and individual goals.
Contact Us About Children’s Speech PathologyTrusted, established and local
Speech pathology care within a multidisciplinary clinic
Since 2013, our mission has been to make evidence-informed care feel warm, practical and down to earth. We carefully review each new enquiry to help ensure the client is matched with the right practitioner and service.
Eligibility, rebates and available funding depend on individual circumstances and plan requirements. Please contact our reception team if you would like help understanding the options that may apply.
Why choose Integrated Wellness Clinic?
- Careful matching: every new enquiry is reviewed so we can recommend the practitioner best suited to the person’s age, needs and goals.
- Evidence-informed care: our approach aligns with the professional role described by Speech Pathology Australia.
- Family perspective: our co-founder has experienced the speech pathology process with her own son, shaping a welcoming and practical service.
- Accessible Mooloolaba location: our clinic details can be independently checked through Healthdirect.
- Integrated support: where appropriate and with consent, care can sit alongside other allied health services within IWC.
Areas we can support
Speech pathology services for children and adults
Every person is different. Assessment helps identify strengths, challenges and practical goals before a therapy plan is developed.
Speech & Pronunciation
Support for speech sound development, clarity, pronunciation and being understood more easily by others.
Learn about speech pathologyLanguage & Understanding
Help with understanding language, following instructions, vocabulary, sentences and expressing thoughts clearly.
Learn about language supportLiteracy, Reading & Writing
Support for phonological awareness, reading, spelling, written language and the language skills used in learning.
Learn about literacy supportSocial Communication
Practical support for conversation, social language, expressing needs and ideas, and communication confidence.
Learn about communication supportFluency & Voice
Individualised assessment and strategies for stuttering, fluency, voice use and confident everyday communication.
Learn about fluency and voiceSwallowing
Assessment of swallowing concerns, practical individual support and collaboration with other health professionals when needed.
Learn about swallowing supportClient feedback
Client feedback and our approach to care
The first two summaries reflect recurring themes in public clinic reviews and are not presented as direct quotations. Careful practitioner matching is also central to how we welcome new clients.
Warm and welcoming
Google reviewers often describe feeling listened to, comfortable and supported by the clinic team.
View the Google profileHelpful communication
Public feedback commonly highlights clear explanations and friendly communication throughout the appointment process.
View the Facebook profileCarefully matched care
Every new enquiry is reviewed by our team so we can understand your needs and match you or your child with the most suitable practitioner and service.
Why speech pathology can make a difference
Benefits can reach far beyond speech itself
Communication skills influence learning, confidence, relationships, participation and independence. Supporting these skills can make everyday situations easier and less frustrating.
Greater communication confidence
Being better understood and having strategies to express needs, ideas and feelings can support confidence in everyday interactions.
Support for learning
Language, listening, phonological awareness, reading and writing skills are closely connected with participation in school and learning.
Less frustration
Communication difficulties can be tiring and frustrating. Practical support may make it easier to understand others and be understood.
Stronger participation
Communication support can help people participate more comfortably at home, school, work and in the community.
Individual strategies
Therapy can focus on practical strategies that fit the person rather than expecting every child or adult to communicate in the same way.
Support for families
Parents and families can gain a clearer understanding of how to support communication skills between appointments and in everyday routines.
Care with purpose
A team that cares about your health care goals
We take the time to understand what matters to you or your child, so care can be shaped around meaningful, practical goals for everyday life.
A family-run clinic
Why speech pathology is personal to me
Hi, I’m Suzi Le Fanue, co-founder of Integrated Wellness Clinic. Having been through speech pathology with my own son, I understand how important it is for families to feel welcomed, listened to and supported with practical care.
That experience helped shape the warm, down-to-earth speech pathology service we offer today. I’m not the treating speech pathologist; my role is to help create the kind of clinic experience I would want for my own family.
Suzi Le Fanue
Co-founder, Integrated Wellness Clinic
What to expect
A practical, individualised approach to speech therapy
The exact process depends on age, goals and the reason for referral, but care generally begins by understanding the person’s strengths, concerns and everyday communication needs.
Initial consultation
We begin by discussing the concerns, relevant history, current strengths and the situations where communication or swallowing difficulties are having the greatest impact.
Assessment where needed
Your speech pathologist may use observation, conversation, activities and formal assessment tools where appropriate to build a clearer understanding of current skills.
Personalised therapy
Therapy goals and strategies are tailored to the individual and designed to be practical, achievable and relevant to everyday life.
Speech Pathology Mooloolaba
Minimal wait times currently available
Speech pathology appointments are available at our Mooloolaba clinic on the Sunshine Coast. If you are unsure whether speech pathology is the right next step for you or your child, our team can help with your enquiry.
Our Mooloolaba clinic
Speech Pathology on the Sunshine Coast
Our speech pathology service is available from Integrated Wellness Clinic in Mooloolaba.
Integrated Wellness Clinic
Suite 505, 45 Brisbane Road
Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Our clinic is designed to feel warm, welcoming and family friendly. Integrated Wellness Clinic was founded in Mooloolaba in 2013 and provides multidisciplinary allied health care across South East Queensland.
From Mooloolaba Beach, travel west along Brisbane Road; the clinic is approximately five minutes away in the La Balsa building.
Frequently asked questions
Speech Pathology FAQs
When should I consider seeing a speech pathologist?
You may consider speech pathology if you or your child are having difficulty with speech clarity, understanding or using language, listening, reading, writing, social communication, stuttering, voice or swallowing. If you are unsure, you are welcome to contact our team to discuss whether an appointment may be appropriate.
Does my child need a referral?
A referral is not required to book a private speech pathology appointment. Funding or rebate arrangements may have their own requirements, so check the conditions that apply to your situation.
Do speech pathologists only work with children?
No. Speech pathologists work with people across the lifespan. Our Mooloolaba service can support children, teens and adults depending on the area of concern.
Can speech pathology help with reading and writing?
Speech pathologists can support language and literacy skills, including areas such as phonological awareness, reading, spelling, written language and the language skills that underpin learning.
Can speech pathology help with stuttering?
Yes. Speech pathologists can assess fluency difficulties such as stuttering and provide individualised strategies and therapy where appropriate.
Where are appointments available?
Our speech pathology service is offered from our Mooloolaba clinic at Suite 505, 45 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba QLD 4557.
Is there a long wait for an appointment?
We currently generally have minimal wait times for speech pathology appointments. Availability can change, so contact our team for the next suitable appointment.
Ready when you are
Book a Speech Pathology appointment in Mooloolaba
If you are looking for a Speech Pathologist on the Sunshine Coast, contact our Mooloolaba clinic or request an appointment online.