One in four Australian children lacks the language skills needed for effective classroom engagement, according to new data.
The federal government has identified early intervention as a key priority for its new Thriving Kids program.
Speech pathologists are calling for a national strategy for language therapy to ensure children and their parents receive adequate support.
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