Mt Helen speech pathology clinic
Offering speech pathology appointments for children, adolescents and adults in Ballarat. Our clinic is student‑delivered and supervised by qualified speech pathologists.
Opening hours
The Mt Helen speech pathology clinic provides low‑cost speech pathology services for children, adolescents and adults. We offer support for communication, language, speech, literacy and swallowing, as well as paediatric screenings and adult rehabilitation.
Our services are student‑delivered by speech pathology students in their final years of training, closely supervised by certified speech pathologists. You’ll receive quality care while helping train the next generation of health professionals for regional Victoria.
About the clinic
We offer assessment and treatment in blocks of therapy of eight weeks duration. If further blocks are required, we will manage this as per our waiting list procedure.
Paediatric screenings (pre‑schools and primary schools)
Paediatric screenings can help identify early signs of:
- difficulty with pronunciation (articulation or phonology)
- literacy skills (phonological awareness)
- language skills and social communication (understanding and expressing spoken language).
Speech pathology services (three to 16-years-old)
Assessment and treatment for children and young people who may need support with speech, language, communication, literacy or swallowing.
Adult rehabilitation
Individual and group programs for adults who want support with understanding language, speaking clearly, using language, swallowing or voice. These needs may be linked to stroke, progressive conditions, dementia, ageing or cancer.
Our services are delivered by Federation University students completing training in a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) or Master of Speech Pathology. All sessions are closely supervised by qualified speech pathologists.
Assessment and intervention services
Initial consultations are $60 per hour, or $50 with a concession card. If the assessment takes longer than an hour, extra time is charged in half‑hour increments.
After that, standard consultations are $45 for a 45‑minute appointment, or $40 with a concession card.
Adult communication groups
Group communication skills for adults are $20 per 45‑minute session.
Cancellations
We'll send you an email reminder before each session. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged at 100% of the session fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
Consistent cancellations within a therapy block may result in your sessions being discontinued. If you can’t attend onsite, you may request a telehealth appointment instead. Non‑face‑to‑face services – such as teleconferences, letters, reports or home program activities – can be arranged and are charged at $30 per half hour.
Please make your payment online within 24 hours of your appointment. Ongoing appointments can’t continue until previous fees are paid. Mt Helen speech pathology clinic is not an NDIS provider, and services are not rebatable through Medicare or private health insurance.
Flexible telehealth or in-person appointment options
Make an appointment
Referrals can be made by allied health professionals and teachers. We also accept direct referrals from parents, guardians or family members.
Complete our online referral form to request an appointment and select FSPC Mt Helen as the clinic you would like to attend. After we receive the referral, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an appointment.
Referrals can be made by allied health professionals and teachers. We also accept self-referrals and direct referrals from family members.
Complete our online referral form to request an appointment and select FSPC Mt Helen as the clinic you would like to attend. After we receive the referral, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an appointment.
Contact us
If you have questions, you can email fspc_mthelen@federation.edu.au any time or call (03) 8780 5762 between 9 am and 5 pm, Wednesday to Friday.
Where to find us
Room 203, Building H
University Drive, Mt Helen
Parking
Please park in the main public car park off Gear Avenue and East Terrace. From there, you can walk to the entrance of the H Building. The clinic is located on Level 2.
If you’re coming from Gear Avenue, turn onto University Drive and then take the first right into an unmarked access road. Follow it through to the main public car park.
If you’re coming from University Drive, take the last left before you reach Gear Avenue into the unmarked access road, then continue through to the main public car park.