We are moving to Perth in November and have a 4 year old who is attending regular speech therapy in the UK. Does anyone know how we go about getting him to a therapist in WA? Is it provided by the State or will we have to fund it ourselves? Does he have to be referred?

Any insights/experiences gratefully received!

Hi,

I'm not an expert but my niece was referred by a paediatrician and was told to go private while waiting. I think it was $60 per session and she didn't get into the state system for at least a year.

Jo

Cant help you but would appreciate it if you would allow me to be a little bit nosey,

Did you have any problems with the medicals for your 4 year old? I only ask because you have mentioned speech therapy.

Eve x

I'm in Qld so it may be different but also told to go private as waiting list very long for speech therapy. You don't need a referral to go private but for public we had a referral from the school nurse. Although we had to go private the school nurse did provide a list of recommended speech therapists. Maybe if you are already having speech therapy you should ask to see the school nurse or a GP to get started.