About Us
Beyond Speech is dedicated to providing high quality, family centred Allied Health services to the Yarra Valley and surrounds. Beyond Speech offers Speech Pathology, Orofacial Myology and Music Therapy services.
Located in Healesville, Victoria, we work in the areas of speech and language, feeding and swallowing, learning and literacy, fluency, communication, social skills and mental health. We work with infants, young children, teens and adults including in aged care. We provide care both onsite at our clinic and in schools, aged care facilities, client homes, preschools and community settings. Our highly experienced team work with people with a range of abilities and disabilities including developmental delay, learning difficulties, feeding difficulties, Autism, Down Syndrome, other syndromes and degenerative diseases.
Beyond Speech has an excellent working relationship with schools, other Allied Health professionals, medical and educational service providers within the area. Our collaborative and family centred approach is highly regarded and sought after.
philosophy of care
At Beyond Speech, we believe everyone has something to say — and can be supported to say it — and that all communication is valid.
We believe feeding and eating should be enjoyable, safe, and shared; that language and literacy are keys to connection and confidence; and that music has the power to heal, connect, and help us grow.
We listen, follow your lead, and work with everyone involved in your care. Our approach is evidence-based, holistic, flexible, and practical. We think outside the box and focus on what is meaningful to you.
When you visit us, you can expect a warm welcome, a safe and inviting space that feels like home, our full attention, and activities that are engaging and relevant.
Together, we work towards steady, purposeful progress, improved quality of life, and outcomes that truly matter to you.
Beyond Speech Journey
At Beyond Speech, our journey with you goes beyond therapy — it’s about connection, collaboration, and meaningful growth. We move together through each stage of this process with curiosity, compassion, and purpose. We honour that every voice matters and that all communication is valid. With a holistic, evidence-based approach and a focus on what truly matters to you, we create a pathway of care that supports progress, confidence, and improved quality of life — helping you thrive, beyond speech.
Our core purpose
Together we can make a difference
Beyond Speech exists to work together with people of all ages, their families and team to achieve their communication and swallowing goals.
Our values
HONESTLY, WE CARE
We are dedicated to our clients and one another. We are honest. We are kind. We look after each other like family, do what we say we will do and make sure we do it well.
WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
We are relentless in the pursuit of the best outcomes. We search for better ways to help others. We collaborate and innovate to find solutions. We advocate and we empower. We bring energy and have fun!
WE STRIVE TO BECOME BETTER
We value growth, learning and working collaboratively. We are committed to continuously improving ourselves and each other both personally and professionally. We seek to inspire others and always ask what we can do next. We reflect and see feedback as an opportunity to grow.
WE ARE HUMBLE
Our focus is not ourselves but others. We are open minded and flexible. We listen carefully and respond promptly. We are thorough. We love working with our clients to achieve their goals.
Our Services
SPEECH & LANGUAGE SKILLS
Assessment and treatment of difficulties with speech sounds, expressive language, receptive language (comprehension), fluency (stuttering), social skills and voice.
SCHOOL, KINDER AND CHILDCARE
VISITS
Assessment, treatment and consultation services are available to individual students and schools, including support for teachers with literacy development, classroom strategies, and general problem solving.
HOME VISITS
As needed and where suitable, we provide the convenience of conducting assessments, treatment, and consultations in the comfort of your home.
AAC
We support clients with complex communication needs and those who are non-speaking through Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). We provide assessment, resources, and therapy to help clients find the right tools to communicate effectively. Our support also includes training and education for families and care teams so clients can connect, participate, and be understood in daily life.
LITERACY
Assessment and treatment of spelling, writing and reading difficulties is available for all ages. We use evidenced based Systematic Synthetic Phonics programs including Sounds Write and Cracking the ABC Code to support Literacy Development for our clients.
AGED CARE
Swallowing and communication skills can become difficult following stroke, illness or with the progression of age or dementia. Our team can provide assessment and treatment in either the home or Aged Care Facility setting.
MUSIC THERAPY
Music therapy provides a unique and effective approach to address various emotional, cognitive, and physical challenges. Through the use of music and musical interventions, our certified music therapist works to enhance communication skills, reduce stress and anxiety, improve motor coordination, and promote overall well-being
THERAPY ASSISTANCE
Our team of therapy assistants can assist clients to work towards their therapy goals between their usual therapy sessions
OROFACIAL MYOLOGY
Orofacial Myology is the therapy for proper orofacial muscle function in relation to dental and speech development. Orofacial Myology uses positive behaviour modification to eliminate habits which can create negative dental and facial growth patterns.
INFANT FEEDING
We assess and treat feeding difficulties including early breast or bottle feeding, commencing or progressing through solids and support for picky eaters and their families.
SOCIAL GROUPS
Throughout the year, Beyond Speech offers social groups that are designed to provide children and teens with a supportive environment for interacting and engaging with peers.
MY AGED CARE
Through the My Aged Care program, we provide support with swallowing and mealtime safety so clients can eat and drink with comfort and confidence. We offer communication support to ensure clients can express themselves and stay connected with the people around them. Our tailored therapy and training includes strategies, resources, and education for clients, their families, and care teams.
Contact
Dedicated to quality family centred therapy
Speech is just a part of what we do. We work on communication including AAC, language, swallowing and feeding, fluency, orofacial myology, learning, literacy and social skills.
Our whole person, family centred approach enables us to work beyond speech and help our clients to reach their greatest potential.