Worried about your child’s hearing?
Hearing loss can be subtle, but early detection can make all the difference in your child’s communication, learning, and confidence.
Every Child Deserves to Be Heard and Understood
Helping kids aged 4-16 speak clearly and confidently, with flexible, private sessions in Oran Park and Newtown.
Appointments available this week, with before and after school sessions now open.
Clinics conveniently located in Oran Park and Newtown, or available via telehealth.
What We Help With
Whether your child is just starting to speak or struggling to express themselves clearly, our therapists support kids aged 4–16 with challenges such as:
✅Being hard to understand, even by close family
✅Struggling to find the right words or speak in full sentences
✅Not responding clearly, even when hearing is normal
✅Getting frustrated when they can’t express themselves
✅Speaking less than peers or avoiding communication altogether
Our goal is to make communication easier for your child and your whole family.
Why Parents Choose Us?
Trusted by families in Oran Park and Newtown for personalised, private speech therapy that helps kids aged 4–16 build clarity, confidence, and connection.
Trusted Professionals
Our experienced speech pathologists are fully qualified to support a wide range of communication needs in children and young people. Your child will see the same therapist every session, building confidence and consistency in a warm, child-friendly environment.
🚗 Convenient & Accessible
Therapy sessions are available at our Newtown and Oran Park clinics, or from the comfort of your home via telehealth. We offer flexible appointment times, including before and after school, so therapy fits around your family’s schedule.
✔️ Registered & Approved Provider
We are a registered NDIS provider and accept private health insurance. With a GP referral, we can also process Medicare rebates. Our team will guide you through the best funding option for your family
Prefer to speak with us? Call 1800 020 030
How It Works
1️⃣ Book a Free Discovery Call
Start with a confidential, no-pressure chat with one of our clinicians. We’ll listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and recommend how speech therapy can support your child’s development.
2️⃣ Get Matched with Your Speech Therapist
Once you're ready to move forward, we’ll pair your child with a dedicated therapist who suits their age, needs, and personality. Every session is personalised and delivered by the same therapist to ensure trust and consistency.
3️⃣ Start Personalised Therapy Sessions
Your child will begin in-person sessions at our Oran Park or Newtown clinics, or attend online via telehealth. We focus on real progress in speech, listening, and social confidence, while making learning fun and engaging.
What Parents Are Saying
Annabel was diagnosed with bilateral moderate hearing loss at just five weeks old. 'I loved the optimism of The Shepherd Centre,' says Claire. 'In our first meeting, they told me about some of their incredible outcomes.
I liked that their program was adjusted to suit Annabel rather than expecting her to fit into a program'. She says, 'They just "got her" – every session was tailored to Annabel's interests and challenges.' She's now excelling in the classroom and the schoolyard.
Hamish was diagnosed with bilateral profound hearing loss and received two cochlear implants. Fiona and Charles realised it would take a concerted family effort to help Hamish fulfil his potential.
‘In actuality, there’s a lot of hard work and rehabilitative therapy involved, especially on behalf of the parents. Without them, I would never have been able to make a speech. And without The Shepherd Centre, they would never have been able to help me along this path in the first place.’
‘The staff were incredibly supportive and encouraged my family all the way,’ Rosie recalls, ‘I remember every afternoon I would sit at my little desk at home and practice my sounds, letters.
She adds, ‘It was a lifeline for me and my family, to come across such an incredible organisation that helped me prove all those people wrong; all those people who said I would never speak nor hear; it was a blessing.
Locations & Availability
We offer private speech therapy for children aged 4–16 at our clinics in Oran Park and Newtown, or via telehealth from the comfort of your home. Appointments are available this week, including before and after school.
Prefer to speak with us? Call 1800 020 030
Newtown Clinic
Address: Ground Floor, 146 Burren Street, Newtown NSW
Access: Easily accessible by public transport
Availability: Before and after school appointments available
Oran Park Clinic
Address: Unit 7, 351 Oran Park Drive, Oran Park NSW
Access: Free parking available
Availability: Before and after school appointments available
FAQ
No referral is required to book private speech therapy with us. If you would like to claim Medicare rebates, a GP referral is needed. Our team can guide you through this process.
This service is designed for children and teenagers aged 4 to 16 who are experiencing challenges with speech or communication. Our experienced therapists tailor support to each child’s age, needs, and stage of development.
You can access our services through:
- Private health insurance
- NDIS (self-managed or plan-managed)
- Medicare rebates (with a GP referral)
- Fee-for-service
We will help you understand your options and support you with any claims or paperwork.
We don’t have a waitlist for private speech therapy. In most cases, you can get started within a few days. Our team will work with you to find a time that suits your family, including before or after school.
You can choose what works best for your family. We offer in-person sessions at our Newtown and Oran Park clinics, or online through telehealth.
Book Now
We’re here to make the next step easy.
Call 1800 020 030 or fill out the form below to schedule an appointment.
Give your child the best start in life by ensuring they can hear, learn, and connect with the world around them.
Appointments available this week with no referral needed.
