Speech Therapy Services

We provide Speech Pathology assessment and therapy services for children in the following areas:

• Developmental disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Receptive and expressive Language
• Speech sounds articulation and pronunciation
• Communication and play skills
• Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS)
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Literacy, including: phonological awareness and pre-literacy skills, reading, spelling, reading comprehension, writing sentences and stories
• Fluency (stuttering)
• Social Skills
• Parent Training for development of communication skills
• General mealtime strategies and swallowing disorders
• Voice quality and projection

All our Speech Pathologists are registered practising Speech Pathologist by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

We also provide Speech Pathology assessment and therapy services for adults. We are able to provide informal assessments and therapy for adults requiring training and support with:

• Stuttering
• Vocal health and projection
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Rebuilding language and speech skills following a stroke or traumatic brain injury
• Articulation and speech sounds
• Swallowing
• Reading and writing difficulties including dyslexia

All assessments are completed in a safe, non-invasive and enjoyable manner. This is essential to our service in developing rapport with individuals and ensuring they feel comfortable and enjoy themselves in all sessions.

We start with an initial consultation with one of our therapists in our clinics. Following the initial consultation, the therapist will analyse the results following a multi-dimensional model which looks at all aspects of communication and development, to determine the client’s strength’s and areas for support. This will be highlighted in a report and a goal based intervention plan will then be created which will be presented as a summary and feedback.

Further formal assessments including comprehensive assessment reports are available. These are beneficial for obtaining a baseline for development, applying for funding, and/or to inform other professionals working with your child (e.g. teacher, paediatrician).

We partner with educational facilities and other professionals to write government funding applications which include NDIS funding support letters/ reports and various Education Department funding requests.

Speech Therapy

Voice Within Therapy Centre provides goal directed, client-centred therapy to support individuals and families to reach their goals. We believe that learning best occurs when an individual is actively engaged and enjoying themselves which allows therapy to include games, creative activities and technology.

Our team and therapist undertake the created intervention plans by incorporating goals within activities of interest in order to build and develop the targetted skills. We assist individuals and families by a variety of strategies for each therapy goal whilst assessing improvements and changes for each session. Session notes are provided after each session including resources to highlight the importance of ongoing practice to reach our goals. Notes and progress are also shared to any relevant stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to therapy support.

Upon completion of goals, individuals are discharged from therapy supports.

Supervised Speech Therapy Programs

Supervised Speech Therapy programs are also available. This involves a Speech Pathologist completing assessments, creating the therapy goals and plan and then the intervention is carried out by Allied Health Assistants with the supervision of the Speech Pathologist. This is a great way to reduce therapy costs and allow for increased intensity if it is required. Supervision is provided by the guidelines of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).