Experienced  .  Highly Skilled  .  Evidence Based   .   Compassionate  .  Professional 

Word By Mouth offers speech pathology services to a range of clients with varying communication needs. We provide paediatric, adolescent and selected adult speech pathology services. Word By Mouth considers it paramount to keep abreast of the most recent developments in current intervention, assessment practices and evidence based research.

Owned and operated by experienced speech-language pathologists, Word By Mouth is proud to be part of Alliance of Speech Pathology Practice Victoria: a collective of leading Victorian private practices & active Speech Pathology Australia members.

Since 2001, Word By Mouth has provided clinical services, within a range of settings. Our team actively engages in current research including collaboration in research projects, conferences and consultancy at state/national levels. In addition, we also invest in the purchase of the latest and most effective assessment tools, intervention equipment and digital resources to provide a service that is abreast of current developments, whilst striving to motivate and engage our clients. Effective intervention is dependent on successfully engaging our clients and assisting them to feel motivated by their own successes.

Mission Statement

Empowering children and young persons, their caregivers and our community to access their human right to communication through professional, family-centred, evidence-based speech pathology practice.

Vision Statement

Word By Mouth strives to be a Centre for Excellence in paediatric speech pathology with a focus on maximising spoken and written communication through flexible service delivery options.

Value Statement

At Word By Mouth, our highly organised, collegiate and professional team:

• endeavours to uphold the values of honesty, empathy, integrity and respect;
• acknowledges the diversity of families and provides a safe and fun learning environment for families from all cultural and language backgrounds;
• strives for excellence by continuously improving and reflecting on our professional knowledge and approach to evidence-based practice; and
• demonstrates the highest standard of communication, confidentiality and interactions with clients, caregivers, educators and other health-care professionals.