Speech Pathology Services
Passionate about helping people communicate in ways that work for them.
NDIS Registered Provider | Wollongong • Shellharbour
Our team of experienced Speech Pathologists provide assessments and intervention for people with communication disorders including difficulty with speech production, understanding and using language, fluency and literacy.
Our team also provides assessments for clients who experience difficulty with eating and drinking, including mealtime management plans.
How Speech Pathology can help:
The Trusted Clinical Services team provides highly individualised and tailored programs for adults, adolescents and children. This includes:
Supporting the understanding and use of language and interaction:
- Developing accessible Augmentative and Alternative Communication supports according to individual needs e.g. signing, symbols, objects, high tech devices and photographs.
- Developing communication profiles in collaboration with the person and their wider support network to help everybody understand and communicate with the individual.
- Assisting in developing social interaction skills such as turn taking, asking for help, initiating interaction with others.
- Providing training to the person and their support networks on strategies that will support the communication process.
Services for Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) may include:
- Safe swallowing recommendations and training.
- Modifying food and drink consistencies to assist with safe swallowing.
- Adaptations to the environment, equipment, positioning or other factors to support safe mealtimes.
- Developing and reviewing mealtime management plans.
Speech Pathology services focus on:
- What the person needs.
- What the person or their carers are hoping to achieve, e.g. asking for food or communicating about what activity they would like to do.
- Developing communication strategies for functional use across environments.
- Developing interaction skills with the person and their communication partners.
Locations where we provide Speech Pathology:
Speech Pathologist in Wollongong
5 Edney Lane, Springhill, Wollongong NSW 2500
Phone: 1300 347 224
NDIS Registered Provider
Appointments available
Speech Pathologist in Shellharbour
75 Cygnet Ave, Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529
Phone: 1300 347 224
NDIS Registered Provider
Appointments available
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What does a Speech Pathologist do?
Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, and treat individuals who have difficulty communicating or swallowing.
Our Speech Pathologists are experienced in complex presentations, intellectual disability, challenging behaviours and high support needs.
Is there a difference between a speech pathologist and a speech therapist?
No, there is no difference. They are different terms used to describe the exact same professional role. “Speech Pathologist” is the standard clinical term used in countries like Australia.
Who can benefit from Speech Pathology?
Where do Speech Pathologists work?
Speech Pathologists work in many locations depending on the age and stage of the person they are supporting and what the goals are. Speech Pathologists may work in:
- Preschool settings
- Schools
- Work places
- Clinic based settings
- Supported accommodation
- Community settings
- Aged care facilities
- Correctional facilities