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Sunflower Speech

Mobile speech therapy servicing the Sunshine Coast, QLD

&

Australia-wide Telehealth services

Meet your speechie

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Hello there! I'm Lisa, the neurodivergent whimsical mind behind Sunflower Speech. As a dedicated speech pathologist, nothing thrills me more than helping little ones find their voices! Watching my clients blossom into confident communicators while having a blast along the way fills my heart with sunshine!

Thanks to my personal lived-experience with neurodivergence, I form genuine connections with my young clients, fostering trust and understanding.

With over 5+ years of experience in private practice in the western suburbs of Melbourne before moving to the Sunny Coast, Lisa is a certified practicing speech pathologist dedicated to making communication fun and effective!

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Why us?

Sunflower Speech prides itself on celebrating diverse thinking and learning styles, and emphasising a connection and regulation-first approach.

  • Use play-based, child led methods with a focus on FUN!!

  • Neurodiversity affirming in all approaches.

  • Focus on self-advocacy to improve quality of life.

  • Collaborate on setting meaningful and functional goals for therapy.

  • Integrate therapy into your life seamlessly, not the other way around.

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What do we treat?

Sunflower Speech supports:

  • Clients under the age of 25

  • Mobile speech therapy to see clients in the comfort of their own home or in the community

  • Clients who can be seen online via telehealth

  • NDIS participants who are plan or self-managed

We are currently unable to support agency-managed participants and those requiring in-clinic services at this time.

We are able to help with:

  • Stuttering: repetition of sounds, words, or phrases, blocks, prolongations, and difficulties getting words out.

  • Language:

    • late talkers who need support developing their spoken language skills

    • understanding spoken language (eg. concepts and following directions)

    • using spoken language (eg. correct vocabulary and sentence structure)

  • Speech: producing clear speech sounds as a result of articulation or phonological difficulties

  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): using signs or speech generating devices for communication

  • Neurodivergent social communication: Practicing neuro-affirming social communication strategies to enhance communication skills and empowering clients to effectively advocate for themselves in all environments.

If this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you!

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New Client Enquiries & Waitlist

At this time, I am unable to accept new clients. However, I warmly welcome enquiries from families who would like to join my waitlist for future availability.

As appointment availability varies depending on individual circumstances, I am unable to provide estimated waiting times. All new enquiries will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with an email response provided within 1–2 weeks of receiving your enquiry.

Thank you for your understanding and patience. I look forward to the possibility of supporting you and your family in the future!