The end of the year gets busy – concerts, reports, holidays, life. But here’s the thing: when it comes to your child’s communication, confidence, and school success… waiting until next year might mean losing valuable time.
Here’s why now is actually the best time to book a speech therapy assessment for your child 👇
1. Beat the School Term 1 rush
Come February, waitlists are already getting long and available appointments disappear fast. Booking now means your child is already supported and ready before the new school year begins.
2. Receive Medicare Funding Before It’s Too Late
Medicare can support up to 5 allied health sessions per calendar year for eligible children and adults. This is through Medicare’s Chronic Condition Management Plan (CCMP) and makes it easier (on your wallet) to kick-start your speech therapy journey.
And YES that means you could squeeze in 5 speech therapy sessions before the end of 2025 and then get a new plan with ANOTHER 5 rebates in 2026.
Listen to our step by step advice on "Is Speech Therapy Covered by Medicare?"
3. Start the Year with Clarity (Not Confusion)
A speech and language assessment now gives you insight – what’s working beautifully and what needs a little extra support. You’ll have a clear roadmap and goals for 2026, not a big question mark.
4. Use the Summer School Holidays for Growth (Not Confusion)
With more time and less school fatigue, holidays are perfect for starting speech therapy gently. We use play, fun activities, and natural routines to help your child build confidence without it feeling like “homework.”
5. Help Your Child’s New School Teacher Help Them
Imagine starting Term 1 with a speech assessment report that clearly explains your child’s communication profile, strategies that work, and what to watch for. Teachers love it – and it makes the classroom experience smoother for everyone.
6. You’ll Feel Lighter
That little voice saying “I should do something” finally quiets down. You’ll know you’ve taken a positive step forward for your child’s growth and confidence (go you!).
So if you’ve been thinking about speech therapy but telling yourself “we’ll deal with it next year” – this is your gentle nudge.
Book now, beat the rush, and give your child the gift of a confident start to next year.
Start Your Speech Therapy Journey with Pop Family Today!
Book a free discovery call to ask a speech pathologist for their advice.
We can explain how speech therapy assessments work and the GP Chronic Condition Management Plan might apply to your unique situation. We listen to your concerns, and if our experience suggests that you may be eligible, we can provide a free GP Recommendation Letter to support you to receive funding.
Fill out our Discovery Call Form and select the best time for you to chat!
