Who We Support
Toddlers and preschool children
School-aged children and adolescents
Autistic children and young people
Children requiring literacy support
Adults with communication needs
Adults requiring swallowing assessment and mealtime support
Speech Therapy Services for Children and Adults
Nurtured Speech Solutions provides speech pathology assessments, therapy and reports for children, adolescents and adults across Charlton and surrounding rural communities.
Services include speech and language assessments, literacy assessments, autism and social communication support, functional communication assessments, adult communication services, and swallowing (dysphagia) assessment and management.
Appointments are available in the clinic, at school or kindergarten, in the home, within community settings and via telehealth. NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants, private clients, schools and kindergartens are welcome.
Speech and Language Assessments
Concerned about speech, language or communication skills?
Comprehensive assessments help identify strengths, areas of difficulty and recommendations for home, school, work and everyday life.
Assessments may include:
• Speech sound development and speech clarity
• Understanding and use of language
• Expressive and receptive language skills
• Social communication skills
• Functional communication
Detailed reports and recommendations are provided for families, schools, referrers and therapy planning where required.
Literacy Assessments
Concerned about your child's reading, spelling or writing?
Nurtured Speech Solutions provides comprehensive literacy and language assessments to identify strengths, areas of difficulty and recommendations for home and school.
Assessments can help identify difficulties with reading, spelling, written language and language comprehension, and provide practical recommendations to support learning.
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Autism & Functional Communication Assessments & Reports
Communication assessments and reports to support understanding of communication strengths, support needs and participation across home, school and community settings.
Assessments may include:
• Functional communication skills
• Social communication skills
• Communication support needs
• School and community participation
• Goal setting and support recommendations
• NDIS evidence and report writing where required
Detailed reports provide practical recommendations for families, educators and support teams.
Speech Sound Therapy
Support for children who have difficulty producing speech sounds clearly.
Areas include:
articulation difficulties
phonological disorders
unclear speech
Language Therapy
Intervention to support receptive and expressive language development including vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.
Support may include:
vocabulary development
sentence structure
understanding instructions
narrative skills
Literacy & School-Aged Language Therapy
Supporting school-aged children to develop the literacy and language skills needed for learning, participation and academic success.
Support may include:
• Phonological awareness
• Reading and spelling skills
• Decoding and sounding out words
• Reading comprehension
• Written expression and writing skills
• Vocabulary development
• Following instructions and classroom language
• Oral language skills
Autism & Social Communication Support
Support for autistic individuals and those experiencing challenges with social communication, social interaction and understanding social situations.
Support may include:
• Turn taking and reciprocal conversation
• Conversation skills
• Understanding social cues
• Perspective taking
• Social understanding
• Flexible thinking
• Friendship skills
• Self-advocacy skills
• Emotional understanding and regulation
• Navigating school, community and everyday social situations
Early Childhood Communication
Support for young children experiencing delays in speech, language and communication development.
Focus areas may include:
• Early language development
• Understanding and following directions
• Using words and sentences to communicate
• Play skills and interaction
• Social communication skills
• Attention and listening skills
• Vocabulary development
• Early literacy foundations
• Kindergarten readiness skills
• Parent coaching and home support strategies
Adult Swallowing Assessments
Assessment and support for adults experiencing swallowing and mealtime difficulties.
Support may include:
• Clinical swallowing assessments
• Mealtime management recommendations
• Texture modification advice (IDDSI)
• Support following stroke
• Support for neurological conditions
• Aged care swallowing support
• Palliative care swallowing support
• Referrals for instrumental swallowing assessment where required
Individualised recommendations are provided to support safe and enjoyable eating and drinking.
Adult Communication Support
Support for adults experiencing communication difficulties following stroke, neurological conditions, brain injury or other changes affecting communication.
This may include:
• Speech clarity and intelligibility
• Language difficulties
• Cognitive communication changes
• Memory and word-finding difficulties
• Communication strategies for everyday activities
• Support for participation at home and in the community
Nurtured Speech Solutions provides comprehensive literacy and language assessments to identify strengths, areas of difficulty and recommendations for home and school.
Assessments may support understanding of:
• Reading skills
• Spelling skills
• Written language
• Language comprehension
• Phonological awareness
• School-aged language difficulties
Detailed reports and practical recommendations are provided for families, schools and referrers.
About Us
Nurtured Speech Solutions provides speech therapy services for children and adults experiencing speech, language, literacy, social communication and swallowing difficulties. Services are available in Charlton and surrounding towns including Donald, Birchip, Wycheproof, St Arnaud, Wedderburn and Inglewood.
Referrals are currently open!
Parent's, schools, kindergartens, GP's and health professionals can complete this form to make a referral to Nurtured Speech Solutions
Contact Nurtured Speech Solutions
Address
Buildings in Public Use, 1 Armstrong St, Charlton VIC 3525, Australia
Phone
0431 645 793Operating Hours
Tuesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Wednesday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am to 3:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some of the most common questions about speech pathology services, assessments, referrals, NDIS funding and appointment options.
No. Private clients can contact Nurtured Speech Solutions directly. Referrals are also welcomed from GPs, schools, kindergartens, allied health professionals and support coordinators.
Yes. Services are available for NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants. Private clients are also welcome.
Services are available for children, adolescents and adults experiencing communication or swallowing difficulties.
Yes. Assessment services include speech, language, literacy, social communication, functional communication and adult swallowing assessments. Written reports and recommendations can be provided where required.
Yes. Services may be provided in the clinic, at schools and kindergartens, in the home, in the community or via telehealth, depending on individual needs.
Nurtured Speech Solutions provides services across Charlton and surrounding rural communities including Donald, St Arnaud, Wedderburn, Inglewood, Wycheproof, Birchip and nearby areas.
Yes. Literacy assessments and intervention are available to identify strengths, areas of difficulty and recommendations for home and school.
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for clients who are unable to attend in person or who live further from the clinic.
Assessment appointments involve gathering information, completing relevant assessment tasks and discussing concerns and goals. A written report and recommendations may be provided depending on the type of assessment completed.
Privacy Policy – Nurtured Speech Solutions
Privacy Policy
Nurtured Speech Solutions is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal and health information.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and relevant health records legislation.
1. What information we collect
We may collect personal and sensitive information including:
name, date of birth and contact details
address and emergency contact information
health and developmental history
assessment results and therapy records
reports and clinical notes
NDIS details (where applicable)
information about other professionals involved in care
Sensitive information (such as health information) is only collected where it is reasonably necessary for providing speech pathology services.
2. How we collect information
Information is collected through:
referral forms (including online forms via our website)
intake forms and questionnaires
direct communication with participants and families
therapy sessions and clinical observations
communication with other professionals (with consent)
Where possible, we collect information directly from the participant or their parent/guardian.
3. Why we collect information
We collect and use personal information to:
provide speech pathology assessment and therapy services
develop and review therapy goals and plans
communicate with participants, families and relevant professionals
prepare reports and documentation
manage appointments, billing and administration
meet legal and professional obligations
comply with NDIS requirements and funding processes (where applicable)
4. Disclosure of information
We may share information with:
parents, guardians or family members involved in care
teachers and education professionals
plan managers and support coordinators
medical and allied health professionals
other services involved in the participant’s care
Information is only shared:
with consent, or
where required or authorised by law
5. Storage and security of information
Personal and health information is stored securely using electronic practice management systems and secure digital platforms in accordance with privacy and data protection requirements.
We take reasonable steps to protect information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Only authorised personnel have access to client information.
6. Use of technology and third-party services
We use secure third-party platforms to support service delivery and administration, including:
practice management software (e.g., Splose)
email and communication platforms
telehealth platforms (e.g., Google Meet)
These services may store data on secure servers, including servers located outside Australia.
We take reasonable steps to ensure these providers comply with applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
7. Audio, photo and video recordings
With consent, recordings may be used for:
clinical documentation
supporting therapy planning
monitoring progress
Recordings are stored securely and only accessed by authorised clinicians. They may be deleted after use or retained as part of the clinical record where appropriate.
8. Access to and correction of information
You may request access to your personal information at any time.
If information is incorrect or incomplete, you may request that it be updated.
Requests can be made by contacting Nurtured Speech Solutions.
9. Withdrawal of consent
You may withdraw consent for the collection or sharing of information at any time.
This will not affect services already provided but may impact our ability to deliver ongoing services.
10. Complaints
If you have concerns about how your information is handled, please contact us.
If your concern is not resolved, you may contact:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
11. Contact details
Nurtured Speech Solutions 📧 admin@nurturedspeech.com.au 📞 0431 645 793
Further information is available at:
nurturedspeech.com.au/privacy-policy
12. Updates to this policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will be available on our website.
Last updated: April 2026