Allied health and therapy
NDIS Speech Therapy for Children
NDIS speech therapy helps children understand and use language, speak clearly and communicate with the people around them. On Solotude, you can find independent speech pathologists who work with children and their families.
Last updated October 2026
What it can help with
- Speech sounds and being understood
- Understanding and using language
- Stuttering
- Social communication and play
- Communication devices and AAC
- Feeding, eating and drinking
How sessions work
Children’s speech therapy usually starts with an assessment, then goals set with the family. Sessions are often play-based, and can happen at home, at childcare or school, in a clinic or by telehealth. Parents are a big part of it, because the most progress happens in everyday moments between sessions.Thriving Kids: what’s changing
Thriving Kids is a new program for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay or autism and low to moderate support needs. It started on 1 October 2026 and runs outside the NDIS, through health services, early childhood services and schools. It’s being rolled out in stages and is expected to be fully running by 1 January 2028. NDIS eligibility for children isn’t changing until 1 January 2028. Children with permanent and significant disability, including those with high support needs, will continue to be supported by the NDIS. For the latest, see the NDIS Thriving Kids update.Who provides speech therapy for children?
Speech therapy for children is provided by speech pathologists. Look for one with paediatric experience, and ask how they involve parents and work with your child’s school or childcare.Speech pathologists
Assess and support children’s communication, language, speech and feeding, and coach families to help at home. About NDIS speech pathologists · Speech pathologists in SydneyHow much does NDIS speech therapy for children cost?
Therapy is usually paid from your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. The NDIS sets an hourly price limit for each type of therapy, and it applies to time spent on assessments, sessions and writing reports. Therapists can usually also claim some travel time to come to you. If you’re looking for someone to work with your child, you can filter for a verified Working with Children Check. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding speech therapy for children on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for speech pathologists by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
What does NDIS speech therapy for children cover?
It covers assessment and therapy for speech, language, stuttering, social communication, AAC and feeding, where they relate to your child’s disability or developmental delay, plus coaching for parents.What is Thriving Kids, and does it change NDIS speech therapy?
Thriving Kids is a new program, from 1 October 2026, for children aged 8 and under with developmental delay or autism and low to moderate support needs. NDIS eligibility for children doesn’t change until 1 January 2028, so children on the NDIS keep their current plans for now.Can my child get speech therapy without a full NDIS plan?
Yes. Early childhood services, Thriving Kids supports as they roll out, school services, private health insurance and Medicare-rebated sessions through a GP plan are all options. Your GP or child health nurse is a good place to start.Will you work with my child’s school?
Many speech pathologists do, through school visits, sharing strategies with teachers or joining planning meetings. Ask when you message them.Do providers working with children have extra checks?
A Working with Children Check is required by law for most people who work with children. On Solotude, it’s verified when a provider adds it, and you can filter your search to only see providers who hold one.Related services
