Bellfield Speech Pathology

In 1989 Rhonda Campbell identified a need for affordable independent services, that allowed families and schools to access ongoing speech pathology, free of waiting lists and departmental limitations. Rhonda commenced as West Gippsland Speech Pathology at a half day per fortnight in Morwell. In 1992 Rhonda moved the part time practice to 34 Albert Street, Warragul. By 1994 a full time practice was created at 41 Albert Street, Warragul. The first employed Speech Pathologist joined the Practice in 1996. Referrals to the clinic and our involvement with Catholic and Independent schools in the region meant another move in 1999 to 2/7 Barkly Street, Warragul. Staff included three full time Speech Pathologists and our first office manager. We changed our name to Bellfield Speech Pathology. In 2012 Bellfield Speech Pathology moved to 132 Albert Road, Warragul into customised premises. Further expansion resulted in an additional move to 6/122 Albert Road, Warragul in March 2016. More than 5000 families and 35 schools have received our support and assistance. Clinics have been conducted in Warragul, Leongatha, Moe, Pakenham and Cranbourne. Training for parents and teachers using THRASS (Teaching Handwriting Reading and Spelling Skills) and HANEN (Early intervention Parent Training Program) have been particularly beneficial to schools and families. The introduction of the Cellfield Reading Program in 2005 allowed us to provide support tailored specifically for those with specific reading difficulties.