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Speech Pathology Services

All services are individualised for each client, including assessment, reports, one-on-one therapy, programs and caregiver education.

  • Assessment and treatment of adults experiencing difficulties with:

    • swallowing,

    • speech,

    • language,

    • voice,

    • alternative and augmentative communication and

    • cognitive-communication.

  • Treating a wide range of conditions including:

    • stroke,

    • acquired brain injury,

    • Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases,

    • Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias,

    • ageing related changes,

    • head and neck cancer and

    • palliation.

  • Get in touch to discuss education options for caregivers, work groups and service providers.

  • Get in touch to discuss mentoring and supervision options for speech pathologists, allied health assistants and other health care providers.

Values

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PERSON-CENTRED

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COMPASSION

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QUALITY

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INTEGRITY

Fees

Our hourly rate for speech pathology services are set in line with national industry standards, reflecting our commitment to both quality care and fair pricing. Our rates ensure we can continue to provide expert, individualized support to our clients.

We are always transparent about our pricing and happy to discuss specific costs or a detailed quote in line with clinical recommendations, reporting requirements and travel required.

  • 45 minutes face to face with 15 minutes clinical administration.

    This session is vital to get to know each other, discuss relevant medical, family and social history, identify concerns, goals and outline a plan and options for working together. Pre-filled online forms are used prior to this session to make sure the time is used efficiently.

  • Requires face to face and non-clinical time.

    Depending on the type and number of assessments required, presenting condition and preference of the client, the time to complete an initial assessment can vary. The fee will include clinician time to score and analyse results (which will in turn inform recommendations and therapy direction).

    A typical assessment session would involve an hour of face to face time, 30 minutes of scoring/analysis and 15 minutes of clinical documentation.

  • Not all clients will require a formal report, which is why we prefer to keep this cost separate. You may wish to request transfer of information to your GP and other allied health services or require a more detailed and tailored document. We offer the following options:

    1) Summary report - details general assessment outcomes, therapy goals, progress and up to date recommendations.

    2) Detailed report - in depth analysis across multiple assessments best for those with complex needs.

    3) NDIS report - in depth analysis written in the format mandated by the NDIS. These are charged on a pro rata basis for the time it takes to complete.

  • 45 minutes face to face with 15 minutes clinical documentation.

    On a case by case basis, various therapy session durations can be negotiated in line with goals, client preferences and travel time.

    Alternative therapy provision such as intensive blocks (e.g. LSVT or Speak OUT!), reviews and communication partner training can be negotiated on a case by case basis with a quote provided prior to engagement.

  • Possible on a case by case basis, although please be aware this is not suitable to some clients for a range of reasons.

    We only offer home programs to existing clients, as we are unable to create an individualised program for a client without a thorough assessment and understanding of their goals and needs.

  • Pro rata basis for the time taken.

    We are happy to consult with and provide handovers to third parties on request e.g. other allied health providers, GPs, care providers and specialists.

  • Please get in touch for a quote specific to your particular educational need.

  • Sessions are usually 50 minutes in length to fit around a clinic schedule, however vary on request. They can be face to face or via telehealth. Frequency and fees are negotiated on an individual basis depending on your needs. Regular sessions are available as well as ad hoc sessions.

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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

— Arthur Ashe