Welcome to Connected Pathways Allied Health
Our Story
Our business was created through experience in both teaching and speech pathology, where I saw firsthand how strongly communication impacts a child’s learning, confidence, and relationships. Working in both roles, I also recognised a gap in the understanding of expectations between therapy and the classroom that needed to be bridged. This led to building a service that connects education and speech support—providing practical, evidence-based strategies that fit into everyday life. Our goal is simple: to help children communicate, connect, and succeed in the environments that matter most.
Our Community
We are proud to support a diverse community of children, families, and educators. Our service is built on strong relationships, collaboration, and a shared goal of helping every child feel understood, included, and confident. By working closely with those involved in each child’s life, we create support that is consistent, meaningful, and makes a real difference in everyday environments.
Why Us?
We have created a welcoming experience for families at every stage—whether you are new to therapy, have prior experience, or simply have concerns about your child’s development. Bringing allied health and support services together under one roof, we make it easier to access coordinated, holistic care that meets your child’s needs.
Funding
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Australia's federal program providing funding and support to eligible people with permanent and significant disabilities. It empowers individuals to choose their own services, aiming to improve independence, community participation, and quality of life.
Private Health Insurance
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Private health insurance may help cover some of the cost of allied health services, depending on the level of extras cover a family holds. Many funds provide rebates for services such as speech pathology, occupational therapy, and psychology. Families usually pay the session fee upfront and then claim a partial refund from their health fund. Coverage, rebate amounts, and annual limits vary between providers and policies, so it’s important to check individual fund details before starting therapy.
Private (out-of-pocket)
Private pay means families directly fund their child’s allied health sessions themselves, rather than using government funding or insurance. This option provides flexibility with booking, frequency, and goal-setting, as there are no eligibility requirements, referral pathways, or funding restrictions. Families can access support as needed and adjust services at their own pace based on their child’s progress and priorities.
GP Chronic Condition Management Plan
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
The GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) is a personalized, Medicare-subsidized care plan created by a GP for patients with long-term, complex health conditions lasting six months or more.
Medicare M10
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
Medicare-rebated allied health services for children and young people under 25 with complex neurodevelopmental disorders, eligible disabilities, or specific speech conditions.
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA)
The Helping Children with Autism program (HCWA) was an Australian Government initiative that provided early intervention funding and support for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. It was designed to help families access services like speech pathology, occupational therapy, and psychology during the critical early years.