Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy by video — Australia
wide. Senior clinicians, same standards as in-clinic, half the
travel time. NDIS, DVA, Medicare and private all welcome.
We'll tell you up front whether telehealth's the right
fit for your goal.
Video sessions aren't magic. They work brilliantly for some
goals and badly for others. We'll be straight with you at
intake — and offer home visits or in-clinic if telehealth
isn't the right fit.
Works brilliantly for
Telehealth strong points
·Speech therapy for school-aged kids — articulation, fluency, language, literacy. Often better than clinic, especially for shy kids.
·OT consultation and follow-up — strategy reviews, plan check-ins, goal-setting, problem-solving
sessions.
·Family training and coaching — teaching parents and partners the strategies. Sometimes more
effective than in-room.
·Adult communication — voice,
fluency, social communication, aphasia practice, AAC programming.
·Rural and regional clients — anywhere Australia-wide with broadband and a quiet room.
·Top-up between in-home visits — keep momentum without a six-week wait for the next home slot.
Less ideal for
Where we'll recommend in-person
·Home modification assessments — bathrooms, transfers, access. The OT has to be in the room.
·Hands-on physio — manual
therapy, taping, joint mobilisation, post-op rehab. Get in person.
·Complex paediatric sensory work — kids who need a sensory gym, swings, deep pressure or full-body
OT input.
·First-time AT trials — equipment
needs to be felt and tried in the real environment before prescription.
·Clients without reliable internet — a dropped session is worse than no session at all.
·Severe dysphagia / mealtime assessment — needs in-person observation, sometimes a videofluoroscopy referral.
Three sessions that thrive online
What the screen does well.
01 · Speech online
Speech Pathology by video
Speech therapy by video — works brilliantly.
Articulation drills, language games, literacy, fluency, social
communication, AAC programming, voice work — all evidence-based
via telehealth and often better than clinic for shy or anxious
kids. We share screen, use interactive boards, send home tasks
instantly.
Interactive whiteboards, screen-share games and live
materials
Parents and siblings can join from another room
Session notes and homework sent immediately after
OT consultation
OT review and consultation — very effective.
Strategy reviews, problem-solving, goal-setting, executive
function coaching, sensory diet planning, plan-review
preparation, capacity-building check-ins. Anywhere we don't
need to touch the environment, video is genuinely as effective
as clinic — and often more efficient.
When the goal is “teach the parent or partner how to
support this” — video is brilliant. No travel, low
pressure, easy to record (with consent) so the family can
rewatch the technique later. Multi-person sessions across two
houses work too.
Phone or web form. We confirm the right clinician for your goal,
email a service agreement and a session link.
02Tech check
5-minute setup call
Quick test of camera, microphone and link before the real session
— so the first session isn't spent troubleshooting audio.
03Prep doc
We send a session pack
Goal sheet, intake summary, anything you need printed or set up
beforehand. No surprises on the day.
04Live session
45–60 minutes, on time
You and your clinician, screen-share when needed, home tasks and
notes emailed within the hour.
The tech bit
What you need to join.
We use a browser-based video platform — no app installs, no
accounts, no logins. Click the link, allow camera and microphone,
you're in. Works on any modern phone, tablet or computer.
Device
Phone, tablet, laptop or desktop with a working camera and
microphone.
Browser
Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox — anything from the last three
years.
Internet
A stable 5 Mbps connection or better. Most home NBN handles it
easily — mobile data works too.
Space
A quiet, well-lit spot where you can talk freely. Kids work
best in the lounge or bedroom.
Australia-wide
Available in every state and territory.
Telehealth means there's no postcode we can't serve.
Especially useful for rural and regional clients where local
allied health is thin on the ground.
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Telehealth questions
Common asks about online sessions.
Does it actually work, what do kids need, is it claimable on NDIS,
and the stuff every new client asks before they say yes.
Yes — for the right goals. Strong research evidence for speech
therapy, OT consultation, family training and many adult
communication conditions. Less effective for hands-on physio,
home modifications and complex sensory paediatric work.
We'll tell you up front which side your goal sits on.
What equipment do I actually need at home?
A phone, tablet or computer with a working camera and mic,
reasonable internet, and a quiet spot to chat. That's it.
We don't need apps installed, accounts created or any
subscription on your side.
Will the NDIS fund telehealth sessions?
Yes — telehealth is a claimable delivery mode across all three
management types (self, plan, NDIA). Billed at the same NDIS
pricing as in-person. DVA, Medicare CDM and private health
funds with extras also typically cover telehealth sessions.
Can young kids actually focus on a screen for 45 minutes?
Most kids over four manage 30–45 minutes brilliantly with
interactive screen-share games, virtual whiteboards and a
parent in the room. For toddlers we usually recommend shorter
sessions or family coaching with the parent doing the direct
work.
Can you still help with sensory or regulation work online?
For sensory diet planning, regulation strategies and parent
coaching — yes, video works well. For hands-on sensory gym
work (swings, deep pressure, full-body input), we'll
recommend an in-home or in-clinic session instead. Often a mix
of both is the best plan.
Can I record sessions to rewatch later?
With written consent from everyone in the session — yes.
Especially handy for family training, AAC programming or
technique demonstrations the family wants to practise later.
We can record on our side and send you the file, or you can
record from yours.
Anywhere in Australia
Therapy from your couch.
Senior clinicians, fast intake, honest advice about whether
telehealth is the right fit. Click a link, see your OT or Speech
Pathologist this week — wherever you are.