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Speech Pathology | Occupational Therapy | Physiotherapy

Starshine Health provides speech pathology intervention, occupational therapy and physiotherapy for children and adults in the northern suburbs. Starshine Health can provide services to individuals with an NDIS Plan, Medicare and Private Health Insurance.

The participant’s individual needs will be identified and a plan will be created to best suit them.

About Us

Training & Expertise

We have been working extensively as therapists for many years in areas including early communication, language development, speech sound production, fluency, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, posture, balance, attention, regulation, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and fussy eating.

We are qualified and trained in:

More than Words (Hanen)
Lidcombe Stuttering Intervention
Sounds Write (Linguistic Phonics Program)
Tuning into kids
SOS Feeding
Cued Articulation
Babble and Munch
Key Word Sign
ADOS Training
PROMPT
Talk for Writing
DIR Floortime
Reframing our roles as Neuroaffirming AHP’
Learning Language and Loving It (Hanen)

Starshine Health

Meet the Team

Nimesha

Nimesha is one of the Directors at Starshine Health. She has a Masters of Speech Pathology.

JJ

JJ is one of the Directors at Starshine Health. She has a Masters of Occupational Therapy.

Tiff

Tiff is a Senior Speech Pathologist at Starshine Health. She has a Masters of Speech Pathology.

Sara

Sara is a Speech Pathologist at Starshine Health. She has a Masters of Speech Pathology.

Olivia

Olivia is a Senior Speech Pathologist at Starshine Health. She has extensive NDIS experience.

Minnie

Minnie is a passionate Speech Pathologist at Starshine Health who supports children and adolescents.

Bonnie

Bonnie is a Senior Occupational Therapist at Starshine Health. She has experience in paediatric therapy.

Veronia

Veronia is an Occupational Therapist at Starshine Health with a deep passion for paediatric occupational therapy.

Samiira

Samiira is a passionate Occupational Therapist dedicated in supporting clients in building independence and confidence.

Nathan

Nathan is a dedicated Occupational Therapy Assistant (AHA) with a strong interest in supporting clients across paediatrics.

Keanna

Keanna is a passionate Occupational Therapy Assistant with a strong interest across paediatrics, mental health, and neurological conditions.

Lauren

Lauren is a Speech Pathology Assistant (AHA) at Starshine Health. She is a final year Speech Pathology student at La Trobe University.

Mena

Mena is an Allied Health Assistant at Starshine Health. She is studying Speech Pathology.

Dilukshi

HR and Administrative Lead

Occupational Therapy

OTs work with children and their families, to help enhance skills with independence, learning, playing, drawing, handwriting, getting dressed, and toileting.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists work with children with a wide range of conditions affecting their movement and motor development. They are skilled in assessing and identifying developmental delays and possible underlying conditions and providing advice and interventions to maximise gross motor development and participation.

Speech Pathology

Speech Pathologists work with children to develop their communication skills. They will provide assessment and therapy for speech clarity, comprehension, talking, social communication, stuttering, literacy and play.

Why Choose Us

Group Programs

We are offering group programs such as Social Skills Groups, Lego Therapy, Handwriting Club and School Readiness Program. We also offer parent education sessions such as Tuning into Kids and Hanen More than Words Support.

Why Choose Us

Make An Impact At Any Age

Holistic Approach

Evidence Based Practice

Family Centred Care

Best Quality Service

Service Delivery

We offer therapy services in our clinic in Hadfield (13 Geum Street, Hadfield VIC 3046) as well as within the individual’s environment. This includes settings such as their home, kindergarten and/or educational setting. There are also telehealth options available.