Mentoring & Collaborative Learning
Fremantle Speech Pathology Services offers tailored mentoring and collaborative learning opportunities for speech pathologists who would like to build confidence and expertise in the assessment and treatment of language and literacy difficulties.
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Our mentoring services are designed for:
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New graduates seeking structured guidance
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Early-career clinicians developing their language and literacy practice
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Experienced clinicians wanting to refine assessment, diagnosis, or intervention skills
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School-based or private clinicians expanding into literacy or learning disorders
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Therapists working with children with complex language and learning profiles
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We provide practical, evidence-based support that is grounded in real clinical cases and current research.
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Assessment & Diagnosis
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Designing comprehensive language and literacy assessment batteries
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Selecting and interpreting standardised and informal assessment tools
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Analysing phonological processing, decoding, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and written expression
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Differential diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)
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Joint case reviews and diagnostic discussions where appropriate
Clinical Reasoning & Planning
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Interpreting assessment data to inform therapy priorities
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Setting functional, measurable, and curriculum-relevant goals
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Developing structured therapy plans for individuals and groups
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Building long-term therapy pathways and progression frameworks
Documentation & Tracking
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Report writing for families, schools, paediatricians, and funding bodies
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Translating clinical findings into clear, parent and teacher friendly language
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Tracking progress and outcome measurement
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Supporting ethical and evidence-based clinical decision making
How Mentoring Works
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Mentoring can be offered in a flexible format, including:
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One-to-one sessions
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Case-based consultations
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Short-term intensive support around a specific area (e.g., diagnosis or assessment)
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Ongoing professional supervision or collaborative planning
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In-person or online sessions
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Support is tailored to your experience level, clinical setting, and professional goals.​
Our Approach
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We believe strong clinical practice grows through reflection, collaboration, and supportive professional relationships. Our mentoring model is practical, respectful, and non-judgemental, with a focus on building confidence, clinical reasoning, and independence rather than dependence.
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Our aim is to support speech pathologists to:
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Feel confident in literacy assessment and diagnosis
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Deliver structured and effective intervention
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Communicate clearly with families and schools
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Develop sustainable systems and resources for their own practice
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Continue growing as reflective, evidence-based clinicians
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Get in touch
If you are a speech pathologist seeking mentoring or collaborative support in literacy assessment and intervention, please contact us to discuss your needs. We would be happy to develop a mentoring plan that aligns with your clinical interests, workload, and professional development goals.
Professional Learning & Sharing (PL&S) Nights
​We also host Professional Learning & Sharing (PL&S) evenings throughout the year and following expressed interest, we are now opening these to speech pathologists outside our clinic.
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These sessions provide an opportunity to hear from other clinicians, share ideas and resources, and connect with speech pathologists across Perth in a relaxed, supportive setting.
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Invitations are sent out prior to each event. A small attendance fee may apply to cover room hire if required. If you would like to be notified about upcoming PL&S evenings, please fill out the form below to join our mailing list for events.
