SpeechStep for Australian Families: Daily Speech Practice at Home
Waiting for an appointment, or want to do more between NDIS or private sessions? SpeechStep gives your child daily, AI-guided speech practice with parent coaching — plus a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach. Affordable, at home, and available anywhere in Australia. It works alongside your child’s speech pathologist, never in place of one.
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach — free
Book a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach — guidance on your child’s speech and a home-practice plan, at no cost.
The problem Australian parents keep hitting
Whether you’re on the NDIS, using a Medicare plan, or paying privately, the pattern is the same: your child sees a speech pathologist for a limited number of sessions, then comes home. With large unmet demand and lengthy waits reported across the country, the gaps between sessions can be long.2
Communication difficulties affect over a million Australians, most of them children — so support is in high demand.1
How SpeechStep fits into your week
Helping children speak with confidence through daily AI-guided speech practice — the practice your child does at home between (or while waiting for) professional support.
- 1Your child practises their target sounds daily — a few focused minutes at home.
- 2They get instant, gentle feedback on how each sound was said.
- 3You get simple coaching on what to work on, without being a specialist.
- 4You track progress and bring it back to your speech pathologist.
Alongside your speech pathologist
SpeechStep reinforces what your child works on in funded or private sessions. It isn’t billed to your NDIS plan and doesn’t replace professional care — it makes the time in between count.
What it costs
SpeechStep comes in two parts. The app is your child’s daily practice — a one-time price, not a monthly bill: SpeechStep Practice (1,000+ words, daily practice) is about A$44 and SpeechStep AI (instant AI feedback on every sound, progress tracking, parent dashboard) is about A$89 on the App Store or Google Play. The exact local price is confirmed at checkout. You can also book a free Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach today and continue with affordable ongoing 1:1 coaching (available now, arranged after your Welcome Session); local licensed therapists in your own country are coming soon in most markets, and already available in India.
Start with a free Welcome Session
Tell a SpeechStep Coach what you’re seeing. You’ll leave with a clear read on your child’s speech and a simple home plan — free.
Frequently asked questions
Can we use SpeechStep between NDIS sessions?＋
Yes — that’s exactly where it fits. Funded sessions are limited, so daily practice at home keeps your child progressing in between. SpeechStep isn’t billed to your NDIS plan and doesn’t replace your speech pathologist.
Is SpeechStep a replacement for a speech pathologist?＋
No. It’s daily practice and parent guidance. It doesn’t diagnose or treat and doesn’t replace a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist — it complements NDIS, Medicare or private therapy.
Can SpeechStep help my child from home?＋
Yes. SpeechStep is designed for daily home practice — your child practises target sounds with instant feedback, and you get simple guidance on what to focus on. You can also book a free online Welcome Session with a SpeechStep Coach to plan the right next steps.
Is the Welcome Session a diagnosis or therapy?＋
No. It is free parent guidance and coaching — a SpeechStep Coach helps you understand your child’s speech and gives you a practical home plan. It is not a formal diagnosis and does not replace a licensed speech-language pathologist where one is needed.
What if we’re already waiting for or seeing a therapist?＋
That’s exactly where SpeechStep fits. If you’re on a waiting list, daily practice keeps your child progressing until the appointment. If you already see a therapist, SpeechStep is the practice in between the sessions, where most of the real progress happens — many therapists recommend daily home practice for exactly this reason.
How much does SpeechStep cost?＋
The app is free to start, and unlocking more is a one-time launch price — not a monthly subscription. SpeechStep Practice adds 1,000+ practice words and daily practice; SpeechStep AI adds instant AI feedback on every sound, progress tracking, and a parent dashboard. You’ll see your exact local price at checkout. The initial Welcome Session is free, and affordable ongoing 1:1 coaching with our speech professionals is available now (arranged after your Welcome Session); local licensed therapists in your own country are coming soon in most markets (already available in India).
Can I work with a real speech professional too?＋
Yes. Start with a free Welcome Session with one of our SpeechStep Coaches — that’s available today. For ongoing 1:1 help you have two options: (1) the SpeechStep Network — affordable, English-speaking speech coaching at one simple price, available now and arranged with you after your Welcome Session; and (2) local licensed therapists in your own country for local clinical care, available in India today and coming soon in most other markets. Book the free Welcome Session and we’ll match you to what fits. Your app practice and progress travel with you either way.
Talk to a SpeechStep Coach — free
Book your free Welcome Session. Your coach reviews your child’s practice and gives you guidance and a simple home plan — no diagnosis, no pressure.
References
2 sources from authoritative bodies. Last reviewed July 2026.
- 1.Australian Bureau of StatisticsProfile of People with Communication Disability in Australia — information sheet, 2017.
- 2.Speech Pathology AustraliaSpeech Pathology Workforce Analysis — workforce report, 2023.
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