Referral Process

If at all concerned about a child in your care it is important that you discuss your concerns with the child’s parents and advise them to contact a Speech Pathologist. A Speech Pathologist is able to conduct a full assessment and provide treatment if necessary.

For more information about stuttering and treatment facilities contact:

La Trobe Communication Clinic
La Trobe University
Kingsbury Drive
Bundoora, 3083
Ph: 03 9479 1921
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/hcs

The Speech Pathology Association of Australia
Ph: 03 9642 4899
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ContactUs.aspx?p=4

The Australian Stuttering Research Centre
The University of Sydney
Ph: 02 9351 9061
Email: asrc@fhs.usyd.edu.au
http://www3.fhs.usyd.edu.au/asrcwww/

Victorian Independent Speech Pathologists' Network
A list of private Speech Pathology practices operating in Victoria
http://www.speechpathologyprivate.com

To find speech pathology services in your local area (including your local Community Health Service) see:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcsite.nsf/pages/
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For more extensive results, expand the search results to Council Area.

Your local Preschool Field Officer or Inclusion Support Facilitator will also be able to refer to a Speech Pathologist if necessary.