Children engaging in speech therapy at Chatterbox Speech clinic in Australia.
Engaging speech therapy session with diverse children and supportive teacher, enhancing communication skills and confidence through fun speech and language activities.

Welcome back! We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break.

We’re looking forward to another wonderful year at Chatterbox and are excited to continue supporting your children’s learning and progress. Our team is ready for a great start and can’t wait to see everyone again. Please reach out to your lovely clinic Family Experience Officer (FEO) for any appointment questions or concerns.

Let’s help your child get the best head start to kindergarten 2027!

Deciding if your child is ready for school can be a hard decision for many parents. Making a decision about starting school isn’t just about age. The expectations of your child in the classroom are high and move quickly from day to day, week to week. If your child is experiencing communication, social, emotional or motor difficulties at preschool, these will only further impact on their ability to learn new skills in the classroom.

This program focuses on essential pre-academic, social, and self-care skills to help children transition smoothly into a structured school setting. Through fun, interactive activities we will work on: 

  • Fine and gross motor skills
  • Social interactions and turn-taking
  • Emotional regulation and resilience
  • Independence in self-care tasks
  • Early literacy skills

Public Holiday

A friendly reminder that appointments will not run on public holidays during Term 1. If your appointment is scheduled on one of these dates our admin team, along with your therapist will be in touch to reschedule it to the next available day. Thank you for your understanding, we truly appreciate your flexibility.

Term 1 Public Holiday dates;

Good Friday 3/4/26

Easter Monday 6/4/26

Speech therapy for children's school readiness programs, early literacy, motor skills, and social skills training in Australia.
Young girl engaging in online speech therapy session at home, improving communication skills with speech therapy services from Chatterbox Speech.

Online Therapy

Online therapy provides a flexible option to ensure your child can continue receiving support if you are unable to visit the clinic. Research shows that online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face sessions in supporting your child’s therapy goals. While online sessions may look a little different at times, our priority is to ensure your child continues to receive the support they need to maintain progress and further develop their skills.

Therapist Top Tips

We know that getting back into therapy routines can sometimes feel a little tricky especially after a relaxing break. With regular sessions children can gently find their rhythm again, build confidence and continue making positive progress toward their goals.

 

Here are some top tips from our therapists to help your child transition back into therapy:

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Visual Reminders

Visual reminders can be a helpful way to prepare your child for therapy sessions. Using calendars, pictures, or simple visual schedules can help children understand when therapy is happening and what to expect.

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Therapy Bag

Keep a therapy bag ready to go with your child’s homework book and any other therapy materials they may need. You can even involve your child in packing the bag to help build excitement and make therapy feel like a positive part of their routine.

Expert speech therapy session at Chatterbox Speech, helping children improve communication skills and confidence for better social and academic success.

Therapy Wins

Write down any “therapy wins” your child had over the holiday Big or small and put them on the fridge or somewhere visible at home. This can get your child excited to share their progress with their therapist and feel proud of what they’ve achieved.

Payment Notice

This is a friendly reminder that payment for therapy sessions is required on the day of your child’s appointment.To ensure sessions run smoothly, we kindly ask that all payments be made on the day the visit takes place, whether it is held in-clinic or online. Please note that late payments may result in the cancellation of future sessions. We remain committed to providing exceptional therapy services and thank you for your continued support.

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Speech therapy session for children at Chatterbox Speech Australia, personalised language and communication support for kids.

Updated Terms & Conditions

We’ve recently updated our Terms & Conditions to ensure our policies are clear and continue to support the best outcomes for your child. If you’d like to know more, your Family Experience Office is always happy to help.