Speech pathologists work alongside educators to model and scaffold communication strategies, including language expansion, turn-taking, and peer interaction support. A strong emphasis is placed on inclusive, multimodal communication, recognising and supporting all forms of communication, including gesture, visuals, and emerging language.

• Educators understand key concepts of speech, language and communication
• Educators confidently embed communication?supporting strategies across daily routines, play, and group learning
• Educators use strengths?based, inclusive practices to support diverse learners, including children with sensory, communication, or neurodivergent needs

The service is delivered through a flexible, collaborative model that adapts to the needs of the ECEC setting. A Speech Pathologist provides sessions within the preschool environment, with frequency and duration determined using clinical reasoning, evidence?based guidance, and ongoing consultation with educators. Sessions typically range from 30–60 minutes and may occur weekly, fortnightly, or in short?term intensive blocks, depending on support needs.. Early involvement is often more frequent to allow for modelling, coaching, and establishing routines, with support gradually reducing as educators become confident in delivering strategies themselves. Ongoing implementation support is provided through regular check?ins, collaborative planning, modelling within routines, and simple data collection to monitor progress and adjust goals. This approach ensures that communication support is embedded across the day and sustained by educators.

$217/hour. Travel is included within 15 minutes of Beulah Park/Salisbury. Travel to sites outside this distance will be charged based on location.