Immediate Speech Therapy Appointments available at our Footscray Clinic
We are currently welcoming new clients aged 0–12 across Melbourne’s Inner West. Appointments available Monday to Friday. NDIS and private clients welcome.
Support for speech delay and language development
Autism and social communication support
Clinic-based sessions in Footscray
Outreach services available at home, school or kinder across Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, Newport, Braybrook and surrounding suburbs.
Complete the short form below and our team will contact you within 1 business day to discuss next steps.
Ready to take the next step?
The intake survey helps us understand your child and ensures your enquiry is directed to the right clinician.
Babble Bees Speech Therapy
Welcome to our clinic!
102 Moreland Street
Footscray, VIC 3011
(03) 9021 8897
info@babblebees.com.au
Directions
Finding our location at 102 Moreland Street, Footscray is straightforward.
We are conveniently situated directly opposite The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (Footscray), on the corner block.
For those arriving via public transport, Footscray Train Station is just a short walk away, and there are several bus stops nearby with multiple routes servicing the area.
We look forward to welcoming you!
What happens next?
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1. Intake Form or Call
You’ll tell us about your child’s strengths, challenges, and your main concerns.
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2. Clinician Review
A speech pathologist reviews your responses to understand your child’s communication needs and determine suitability.
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3. Contact & Planning
Our team will contact you to discuss recommendations, clinician availability, and the most appropriate next step.
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4. Initial Consultation
You attend your child’s initial consultation, where we gather further information, discuss goals, and begin planning support tailored to your child and family.
Concerned about your child’s speech, language, or communication?
If you’ve noticed your child isn’t communicating in the way you expected - or you’re unsure whether this is a speech delay, social communication difference, or something else - you’re not alone.
Many families come to us feeling worried, confused, or unsure where to start.
Our role is to help you understand your child’s communication profile and guide you toward the right next step.
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This is one of the most common reasons families contact us.
Some children experience delays in speech or language development.
Others show differences in how they use communication socially - such as interaction, play, or back-and-forth communication.
These experiences can overlap, and it’s not always clear at first what kind of support will be most helpful.That’s why our process begins by listening carefully to your concerns and learning about your child as an individual
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Families usually reach out to us because they’ve noticed things like:
Speech & Language Concerns
Using fewer words than expected for their age
Speech that’s difficult to understand
Frustration when trying to express wants or needs
Delayed first words or sentences
Social Communication Differences
Limited back-and-forth interaction or engagement
Difficulty using language socially
Repeating words or phrases
Differences in play, attention, or interaction with others
Both of these are valid reasons to seek support — and both begin with the same intake process.
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Babble Bees Speech Therapy is based in Footscray, Victoria, and we support families within approximately a 30-minute driving radius.
Availability varies and fills quickly. Completing the intake survey allows us to assess fit and match families with the most appropriate clinician.
