Business Details
12 Years
experience
Expert Speech Pathology for Children
Babble & Munch Speech Pathology is a dedicated clinic specialising in paediatric feeding, swallowing, and early communication challenges. Established in 2014, our team of certified speech pathologists brings extensive experience from hospital, community, and private practice settings. We offer comprehensive assessments and individualised treatment plans tailored to children aged 0 - 12 years, addressing complex medical conditions such as prematurity, reflux, and developmental delays. Our services include in-clinic sessions at Heidelberg West and Telehealth consultations across Australia.We prioritise family-centred care, empowering parents through responsive feeding strategies and evidence-based therapies like SOS and orofacial myofunctional approaches. With a commitment to ongoing professional development, we maintain partnerships with medical specialists and provide detailed reports for multidisciplinary collaboration. Our clinic features accessible facilities, specialised feeding equipment, and extended session times to ensure thorough care.
Services
Feeding Therapy
Swallowing Assessment
Early Communication
Telehealth Consultations
Parent Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in paediatric feeding disorders
- Our team uses evidence-based therapies like SOS and orofacial myofunctional approaches
- We provide Telehealth services across Australia for accessibility
- Our clinic features specialised feeding equipment sourced globally
- We conduct thorough assessments with detailed written reports for multidisciplinary care
Associations and certifications
- Medicare Provider
- Private Health Insurance Registered
What people say
Expertise in complex cases
Empathetic family approach
Specialised equipment
Telehealth accessibility
Detailed reports
Services
Feeding Therapy
Our feeding therapy addresses difficulties with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and solid food transitions for children aged 012. We use evidence-based methods like SOS and responsive feeding approaches to improve oral motor skills and reduce mealtime stress. Sessions focus on building confidence through play-based activities and parental guidance.
Swallowing Assessment
Comprehensive swallowing assessments identify issues like coughing, choking, or poor endurance during meals. We conduct thorough oral examinations and observe feeding patterns to create tailored intervention plans. Our therapists work closely with families to implement strategies that enhance safety and nutritional intake for children with medical complexities.
Early Communication
We support infants and toddlers aged 02 years with early communication milestones, including babbling, gestures, and first words. Therapy sessions incorporate play and parent-led techniques to foster social interaction and reduce frustration. Our team addresses delays linked to developmental conditions or sensory processing challenges.
Telehealth Consultations
Telehealth services provide remote assessment and therapy for families Australia-wide. Using video calls and photo/video analysis, we guide parents through feeding strategies and communication exercises. This option maintains continuity of care while eliminating travel requirements, particularly beneficial during health crises or for rural clients.
Parent Coaching
Parent coaching equips families with tools to manage feeding challenges at home. Sessions focus on responsive feeding techniques, mealtime routines, and adapting strategies for children with conditions like autism or reflux. We offer ongoing support through follow-up consultations and written resources to reinforce progress.
People
Christine Bouchez
Clinical Team Lead & Senior Speech Pathologist
Christine transitioned to speech pathology after observing her children's feeding development. With postgraduate training in SOS and orofacial therapies, she specialises in complex cases involving prematurity and neurodevelopmental disorders. She mentors peers and consults MondayFriday.
Carly Veness
Principal Speech Pathologist & IBCLC
Carly founded Babble & Munch in 2014 after 18+ years in public and research roles. As an IBCLC, she focuses on breastfeeding difficulties and tube weaning. She holds a graduate diploma in infant mental health and consults on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays.
Dilinie Colville
Speech Pathologist
Dilinie has 15+ years of experience in public and private sectors. She specialises in sensory motor feeding therapy and works with children with cerebral palsy and autism. She consults Wednesdays and Thursdays, advocating for respectful mealtime relationships.
Kayla Hammond
Speech Pathologist
Kayla uses family-centred approaches to address feeding challenges, with postgraduate training in orofacial myology. She consults Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, focusing on community engagement and positive mealtime interactions.
Jess Lorenzetto
Speech Pathologist
Jess specialises in anxious eaters, combining SOS and Get Permission approaches. She works with school-readiness programs and consults on maternity leave, offering strategies for stress-free mealtimes.
Questions
What ages do you work with?
We support infants from birth to children aged 12 years for feeding, swallowing, and communication challenges.
Do you accept NDIS funding?
We only accept NDIS self-managed funding. Families pay upfront and claim reimbursement through their NDIS plan.
How long are assessment sessions?
Initial assessments take 2.5 hours across two sessions, allowing thorough evaluation and tailored treatment planning.
What is your cancellation policy?
A fee applies for cancellations with less than 48 hours' notice to ensure fair access for all clients.
Can I claim Medicare rebates?
Eligible clients with a Chronic Disease Management plan from their GP can claim Medicare rebates for up to five sessions annually.
Do you offer home visits?
We provide Telehealth services nationwide but do not conduct in-home visits. Our clinic offers a controlled environment for assessments.
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Reviews (2)
Annie Curtis
Aug 30, 2018
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We have had a great experience with Nikki making progress from the very first session. My 2 year old really responds to her.
Ash
Aug 28, 2018
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Very bad experience!
Joanne comes across as not genuine, not baby friendly, hardly spent time with the child and quick to judge. Not to mention charges a fortune. Also, no replies to follow up emails. To me it seems to be just to make money and not competent. Since coming there, we have seen other speech therapists with much more positive experience.
Joanne comes across as not genuine, not baby friendly, hardly spent time with the child and quick to judge. Not to mention charges a fortune. Also, no replies to follow up emails. To me it seems to be just to make money and not competent. Since coming there, we have seen other speech therapists with much more positive experience.
