Silver Gum Therapies has consulted from Botanic Ridge Doctors since January 2024, providing speech pathology services for children and adults — including speech and language delays, stutters, selective mutism, childhood apraxia of speech, adult dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and complex communication needs.
Silver Gum Therapies has consulted from Botanic Ridge Doctors since January 2024, providing speech pathology services for both children and adults — including speech and language delays, stutters, selective mutism, childhood apraxia of speech, adult dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) and complex communication needs.
Visiting consult days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For appointments contact Silver Gum directly on 0467 280 969 or office@silvergumtherapies.com.au.
Speech and language delays, articulation, phonology, vocabulary & comprehension, social communication.
Lidcombe Program (children), Smooth Speech (older children & adults), Camperdown Program for adolescent/adult stuttering.
Specialised assessment and intervention for motor speech disorders.
Evidence-based intervention for children who don't speak in specific settings.
Swallowing difficulties from stroke, Parkinson's, dementia or aged care contexts. Mealtime safety planning.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) — communication device assessment and use.
Speech pathology consultations at Botanic Ridge Doctors are with Silver Gum Therapies. Appointments are booked directly with Silver Gum on (03) 0467 280 969.
Phone Silver Gum on 0467 280 969 or email office@silvergumtherapies.com.au. Reception cannot book speech appointments — Silver Gum manages their own calendar.
A comprehensive assessment of speech, language, swallowing or communication is performed. Length depends on the concern.
A tailored plan is developed — frequency varies from weekly to monthly based on the goals and the condition.
Therapy sessions run on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Botanic Ridge Doctors. Telehealth may be offered for some clients.
Speech pathology is appropriate for:
Speech pathology attracts a private fee. Medicare CDM plan rebates are available with a referral from your GP (up to 5 rebated Allied Health visits per calendar year). NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed) is accepted. Contact Silver Gum for current fee schedule.
Bulk-billed consultations for eligible Medicare patients. Some procedures may attract a private fee — please contact reception to confirm costs at booking. Open 7 days, walk-ins accommodated where possible.
Important: The information on this page is general health information only. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice from a qualified health practitioner. Outcomes vary between individuals — your GP will assess your specific situation and recommend the right approach for you. If you have urgent symptoms, please call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department.
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