Empowering young minds, one word at a time
At Growing Minds Speech Therapy, we are passionate about helping children grow and flourish in the environments where they learn and play. As a Paediatric Mobile Speech Therapy Service operating in Sydney’s North Shore, we are dedicated to bringing evidence-based speech therapy directly to your child’s familiar surroundings - whether at home, preschool, or school.
We support children 0-18 years of age and offer personalised therapy sessions tailored to your child’s unique needs. We use a family-centred approach that involves working closely with parents, as well as teachers, and educators. By fostering a collaborative support network, we ensure that your child receives the guidance they need to develop strong communication skills.
Our sessions are designed to be fun, engaging, and interactive, making learning an enjoyable experience that builds confidence and encourages progress.
Growth happens where children feel understood, supported, and encouraged.
Let’s nurture your child’s communication journey - one word at a time.
Our Services
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Speech
We support children to develop clear speech by helping with sound production, pronunciation, and overall speech clarity. If your child has difficulty being understood, we provide targeted strategies to improve your child’s speech and confidence to communicate.
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Language
We help children develop receptive language skills (understanding words, sentences, and conversations), and expressive language skills (using words to share thoughts, ideas, and feelings). If your child struggles with following directions, answering questions, or expressing themselves clearly, we provide personalised support to build their communication skills.
About Us
Dimitra is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who is passionate about working with children and families to help them achieve their goals.
Dimitra completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology with First Class Honours at the Australian Catholic University in 2020. Studying speech pathology enabled Dimitra to follow her passion to make a positive and meaningful contribution in children's lives and advocate for those who require additional support with their communication.
Dimitra’s clinical experience includes working with children across various settings, including in-clinic, schools, preschools, home-based visits and telehealth providing speech, language, literacy, fluency and social communication therapy. Dimitra has worked with a range of populations, including neurodivergent children. She has experience delivering group therapy sessions and enjoys providing professional development workshops and ongoing support to early childhood educators, teachers and parents.
Dimitra has conducted research into the life experiences of families, teachers and speech pathologists working with children with speech and language difficulties. Dimitra’s research was published into the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology in 2022, and she has also presented her research nationally.
Dimitra is passionate in supporting the next generation of speech pathologists and is a Clinical Educator for university students.
Outside of work, Dimitra enjoys spending time with her family, going for walks and travelling to new places.
Growing Minds Speech Therapy services the following areas:
Funding Options
At Growing Minds Speech Therapy, we offer flexible payment options to ensure accessibility for all clients.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
We accept self-managed and plan-managed participants.
Medicare
As a registered Medicare provider, we accept Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plans. Speak with your GP to see if you are eligible.
Private Health Fund
If your private health insurance includes speech pathology extras, you can claim your sessions with us. Please check with your provider, as a gap payment may still apply.
Private
We also welcome privately paying clients who seek personalised speech pathology support.
FAQs
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No, a referral is not required to access our services. You can book an appointment directly. However, if you wish to use Medicare rebates through a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan, you will need a referral from your GP.
Early intervention is crucial for supporting a child’s communication development. Research shows that the earlier a child receives support, the easier it is to build strong communication foundations, reducing the likelihood of ongoing difficulties.
If you have any concerns about your child’s speech or language development, don’t wait - seeking support early can make a significant difference. Contact us today to discuss how we can help!
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Growing Minds Speech Therapy travels to the following suburbs, however it is not limited to this list.
Artarmon, Cammeray, Castle Cove, Castlecrag, Chatswood, Cremorne, Crows Nest, Gordon, Greenwich, Killara, Lindfield, Macquarie, Middle Cove, Mosman, Naremburn, North Sydney, Northbridge, Pymble, Roseville, Roseville Chase, Ryde, St Ives, St Leonards, Turramurra, Wahroonga, Warrawee, Waverton, Willoughby, and Woolstonecraft.
If you are unsure whether we visit your location, feel free to contact us.
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Yes! If you are a client outside of our catchment zone, feel free to still reach out as we may be able to offer you services and can also provide telehealth services.
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Yes! As a mobile speech pathology service, we offer therapy sessions at childcare centres, preschools, and schools with the appropriate permissions. This allows children to receive support in a familiar environment.
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Yes! We provide home-based therapy to make sessions convenient and comfortable for families.
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We accept a variety of funding options, including:
NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed)
Medicare (with a CDM Plan referral from your GP)
Private Health Insurance (depending on your cover)
Private Paying Clients
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The first session is an initial assessment, where we discuss your child’s communication goals, conduct observations and assessment, and plan the next steps for therapy. We will also provide recommendations tailored to your child’s needs.
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Session lengths vary depending on your child’s needs. An assessment session will run for 1 to 2 hours (depending on the assessment type), and a therapy session will run between 30 mins to 1 hour. Your Speech Pathologist will discuss the most suitable options during your initial consultation.
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Therapy frequency depends on your child’s individual needs. Some children benefit from weekly sessions, while others may require fortnightly or monthly check-ins. Your Speech Pathologist will discuss a recommended plan with you.
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Yes! Parent involvement is encouraged, as it helps reinforce strategies at home. However, in school or childcare settings, we may conduct sessions independently, depending on the arrangement. If you are unable to attend, your Speech Pathologist will provide regular feedback and strategies to keep you involved in your child’s progress.
Contact Us
Have questions or ready to get started? We would love to hear from you!
Whether you are looking for more information about our services or want to discuss how we can support your child’s communication journey, we are here to help.
📍 Serving Sydney’s North Shore and surrounding suburbs
📞 0482 030 719
📧 admin@growingmindstherapy.com.au