Child Adolescent Psychologist Horsham

Speech Pathology

Cassandra Kelly, Speech Pathologist, MSPA CPSP.

Cassy is a speech pathologist with over 27 years of clinical experience. Graduating in 1997 Cassy has worked in a range of clinical settings including community and public health, private practice and in education in both Australia and in the UK.

Cassy has a strong interest in early intervention for children with speech, language and literacy difficulties and in working with children with autism.

Cassy is trained in many evidence based programs and practices including It takes two to Talk®, Target Word®, ABC and beyond®, PROMPT, Key Word Sign, Sounds-Write and PECS and will complete her Master of Education with a language and literacy speciality in 2025.

Cassy lives along the beautiful Wimmera River with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs, 2 cats and a number of chooks. When she is not working as a speech pathologist she spends time also working as a Pilates instructor.

About Speech Pathology Services

Fees: Speech Pathology sessions are billed at an hourly rate of $193.99. Additional administration, materials and travel charges may apply depending on the appointment type.

Do I need a referral?

You do not need a referral to see a speech pathologist, but we happily accept referrals from GPs, Maternal and Child Health Nurses, teachers and other allied health practitioners

Is a Medicare rebate available for speech pathology?

There are limited rebates available for individuals under Medicare items for complex and chronic conditions. If eligible clients willhave complex care needs and need ongoing care from a multidisciplinary team consisting of their GP and at least two other health care providers, one of which may be a speech pathologist. A GP consultation to prepare a GP management plan and Team Care Plan is needed and a referral needs to be made to speech pathology under a Chronic Disease Management Plan. This enables a partial rebate for up to 5 session in a calendar year.

NDIS

We provide NDIS services to both self and plan managed clients.

Cancellation and Failure to attend policy:

The clinic has a strict 48-hour cancellation and no-show policy. Your appointment time is a contract for the exclusive use of the therapist’s time. A credit card is required at time of booking to secure your appointment. A cancellation fee of $193.99 will be applied to any late cancellations or no show to appointments