WellComm – A complete speech & language toolkit – from screening to intervention

Delayed language skills can impact learning and future success. WellComm helps identify pre-school and early primary children facing speech and language barriers early, so they get the right support at the right time.

Designed for Early Learning Centres and Primary schools, WellComm is quick and simple to use – no specialist expertise is needed. With long waits for speech pathology services, it gives centres and schools an instant speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) profile and ready-made, play-based learning experiences’ that can be used straight away – aligned to the approved learning frameworks and early years outcomes in the Australian Curriculum.

At a glance

Age ranges

6 months–6 years (Early Years)
6–11 years (Primary)

Test duration

~10–15 minutes per child

Formats

Fully digital
Hybrid option

Why WellComm Works

1) Early identification

WellComm helps teachers and educators spot children who may have speech and language development needs early, so they get support when it matters most. Because communication challenges are often masked – even in the first years of primary – universal assessment surfaces who needs targeted help now. Early identification and intervention boosts confidence, participation and readiness for literacy.

2) Simple and quick to use

A 10–15-minute universal assessment with traffic-light results shows each child’s profile instantly. Available in digital or paper, with built-in reporting and progress tracking. Anyone in your team can administer it – educators, classroom teachers, education support staff – no speech pathology expertise required. Activities can be shared with families to continue support at home.

3) Clear, traffic-light reporting

Green: on track
Amber: needs targeted support
Red: complex needs – consider speech pathologist referral

Reports are easy to interpret and to share with leadership, learning support, and families, helping prioritise referrals and monitor progress.

4) Ready-to-use interventions

WellComm saves time with structured, play-based learning experiences’ you can deliver 1:1, in small groups or across a class. Use the Group Planning overview to match support to need, and the Big Book of Ideas for activities you can start today – perfect while awaiting external services.

The Big Book of Ideas includes 150 activities adaptable to different abilities and contexts.

5) Complete the language & literacy solution

Build on WellComm insights with daily reading practice and comprehension tools. Pair with myON for access to rich texts that build language, and Accelerated Reader to guide book choice and track comprehension growth. For broader mindset and engagement insights, add PASS to understand how students feel about learning.

Ask us about our Language & Literacy solution set for ELC and Primary.

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Explore Maya’s story and see why early identification matters.

FAQs

What subtests/skills are assessed?

Early Years: Speech, language and communication milestones; grammar; memory; inference.
Primary: Understanding, vocabulary, grammar, narrative and social communication.

Who can use WellComm?

A wide range of practitioners in ELCs and Primary: educators, classroom teachers, Learning Support/Inclusive Ed staff, school leaders – and speech pathologists. Because it’s a complete package of assessment and support, anyone can use it effectively (no specialist expertise required). Families can also use activities at home.

What’s included in the WellComm toolkit?

Everything you need to assess, generate results, and take action is included in the digital toolkit.

You’ll also receive printed copies of the Big Book of Ideas and Picture Book if you’d like hands-on options to support delivery.

Is WellComm suitable for students with EAL/D?

Yes. WellComm is highly visual and can, where appropriate, be administered in the child’s home language. This helps clarify whether challenges are due to language difference (EAL/D) or developmental needs.

How do we decide on referral to a speech pathologist?

Red indicators flag children who should be prioritised for referral. Amber indicators can receive school/centre-based interventions first to see if they improve without external services. WellComm reports support the referral process and communication with families.

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