Welcome to Play & Chat

Creating a better future for your child

Our dedicated allied health team work with children, families and educators to support child development and allow children the best opportunities to meet their goals.

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We know that children (and adults!) learn best through enjoyable, engaging activities centred on their interests.

Decades of research has shown that caregivers play the most important role in children’s development. Working together we can help children to reach their potential.

  • Screening Assessments
  • Assessments
  • Intervention Sessions
  • Group sessions
  • Childcare & Kindergarten support
  • Speech Pathology
Your kids are in good hands

Meet the team at Play & Chat

Our experienced team work with children with a variety of developmental challenges and diagnoses including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder, Dyslexia and Global Developmental Delay.

Fran Bugden has over 18 years experience, both locally and internationally, as a paediatric speech pathologist.

Philippa Calabro is a highly experienced physiotherapist, having worked with adult and paediatric clients for over 18 years.

About team 1

Frances Bugden

Principal Speech Pathologist

About team 2

Philippa Calabro

Principal Physiotherapist

Play and Chat happy, confident kids