Vermont

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Early Start Australia Vermont (formerly Cheeky Monkey Speech) has been providing speech pathology services to preschool and school-aged children since 2005 in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We offer both individual and group programs in our Vermont clinic.

We value a family centred approach, working with families and other professionals in their tribe to help them thrive.

We also value ongoing learning and the use of evidence-informed practise in order to support our clients and achieve best outcomes.

Clinic contact details

523 Mitcham Road
Vermont VIC 3133

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How we can help

No matter where you’re at on your therapy journey, we offer a range of services, programs and evidenced-based therapies to realise your goals.

Please note, available services and programs vary between clinics, so please check with your local clinic about their therapy services.

Programs

As part of your therapy journey your therapist we may recommend some specific therapy programs to assist in achieving your goals including:

We run small social skills groups for children experiencing difficulties fitting in at school or with their peers.

Children learn best through play and this group gives children an opportunity to learn language and develop early play and social skills.


This group helps children develop the necessary social skills to get ready for school whilst continuing to develop language skills.

This group is designed for primary school students who are working on developing their social language skills and interactions with peers.

Run during the school holidays these programs and camps are a great way to boost your child’s therapy participation and meet others.

Meet our principal at Vermont

Dannii Vermont

Dannii Gilhome

Practice Principal

Dannii is a Speech Pathologist with over 15 years’ experience.

She founded Cheeky Monkey Speech in 2005 and joined Early Start Australia in 2021.

She has experience working in the community health setting, in autism specific early intervention services and in private practice.

Dannii is passionate about providing an environment that is fun for children and supportive for families.

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Clinic contact details

523 Mitcham Road
Vermont VIC 3133

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Clinic Phone
New Clients Phone

Opening hours

Monday : 8.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday : 8.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday : 8.30am - 5.30pm
Thursday : 8.30am - 5.30pm
Friday : 8.30am - 5.30pm

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