Kalima Speech Pathology provides child-centred speech pathology services for children aged 0–12 years in northern Melbourne.
We offer bilingual services in English and Arabic, supporting families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Our approach is neurodiversity-affirming, respecting each child’s strengths, individuality, and unique ways of communicating.
There is no waitlist for Term 2, 2026, so appointments are available now.

We take the time to understand your child’s strengths and areas of need through a comprehensive, child-friendly assessment.
You will receive clear explanations and practical recommendations so you know exactly how to support your child moving forward.

We support children to develop clear and accurate speech sounds, helping them to be better understood by others. This includes working on sound errors, speech clarity, and patterns that affect how words are produced.
Therapy is tailored to your child’s needs and may focus on learning new sounds, practising sounds in words and sentences, and building confidence in everyday communication. We use engaging, play-based approaches to make learning effective and enjoyable.

We support children to develop their understanding and use of language, including following instructions, building vocabulary, forming sentences, using language to express their needs and interact with others.
Our therapy is play-based, functional, and tailored to your child’s interests and developmental stage. We also work closely with families, teachers and educators, providing practical strategies to support language development in everyday routines—so learning continues beyond the therapy sessions.

We support children who benefit from alternative ways to communicate, including the use of visuals, key word signs, and speech-generating devices. AAC can help children express their wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas, while also supporting the development of spoken language.
We provide support with AAC trials, exploring a range of communication systems and devices to find the best fit for your child. We also guide families through the process of obtaining AAC devices, including support with NDIS funding applications and reports.
Our approach is individualised, functional, and centred around helping your child communicate effectively in their everyday environments.

In our parent coaching approach, we empower you as your child’s most important teacher. Everyday interactions matter! When you connect, play, and communicate with your child, you become their most meaningful learning tool.
We work alongside you to build your confidence and provide simple, practical strategies you can use in daily routines
In our parent coaching approach, we empower you as your child’s most important teacher. Everyday interactions matter! When you connect, play, and communicate with your child, you become their most meaningful learning tool.
We work alongside you to build your confidence and provide simple, practical strategies you can use in daily routines; so progress continues beyond the therapy sessions.
Our speech pathologist is trained in evidence-based programs, including Hanen It Takes Two to Talk and the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM).

We help children develop the communication skills they need to feel confident starting school, including:

We support children to develop awareness of oral habits and muscle patterns that may impact speech, breathing, and feeding (e.g., mouth breathing, tongue thrust). Therapy focuses on improving the function and coordination of oral muscles.
Our speech pathologist is certified in Orofacial Myology, ensuring therapy is guided by specialised training in this area.

We provide therapy in English and Arabic, with a therapist who speaks Arabic.
This allows children and families to feel comfortable and fully supported while developing speech, language, and communication skills in both languages.
Bilingual therapy also helps children build confidence and maintain their cultural and linguistic identity.
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No waitlist for a limited time for Term 2, 2026.
Speech pathology services for children ages 0–12, including bilingual support (English & Arabic).