About Us

Here at First Stop Speech Pathology, we are passionate about helping every child unlock their potential to communicate effectively and connect with the world around them.

Our mission is to support children with speech, language, and communication challenges to achieve their dreams and reach their full potential. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services to both NDIS participants and privately-funded clients.

By implementing evidence-based approaches and customising interventions to each child's distinct needs and strengths, we assist them in developing the necessary skills and confidence to flourish.

First Stop Speech Pathology offers mobile services to children (0-18 years) in and around Brisbane, Australia, and telehealth services for those a little further.

Our Ethos

At First Stop Speech Pathology, we pride ourselves on operating ethically and putting our clients' best interests at the forefront of everything we do. You can expect transparency, honesty, and a genuine commitment to helping your child thrive.

Our Principal

Heather is an experienced speech pathologist who graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Masters of Speech Pathology. She holds a Certified Practicing Speech Pathology (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia, and is the founder of First Stop Speech Pathology.

Heather is passionate about supporting children of all abilities, to communicate and connect with those around them. She adds warmth and creativity to her sessions, and supports working on functional goals that bring a meaningful change to the child and their families. Heather strives to ensure that all clients and their families feel listened to and cared for.

When she isn't working, you can usually find Heather rock climbing, hiking or camping in the mountains around Queensland!

Heather Osborne-Rigby

BA, MSpPath, MSPA-CPSP

Our Mission

At First Stop Speech Pathology, we pride ourselves on operating ethically and putting our clients' best interests at the forefront of everything we do. You can expect transparency, honesty, and a genuine commitment to helping your child thrive.

Our Approach

We're relationship focused

We're ethical

We're Neurodiversity Affirming

We're evidence-based

We're community focused

We're play based and strengths focused

Our Locations

We're a mobile practice based in Brisbane/Meanjin. We're happy to meet you:

  • in your home

  • in the community (e.g. at a library or park)

  • at school, kindergarten or day care

  • online for telehealth appointment

We aim to be as accessible as possible, and try to cluster clients based on their geographical location in and around Brisbane, Logan and Ipswitch. Please contact us for availability in your area.

heather@firststopspeechpathology.com.au

0433 816 842

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and play.