Speech Pathology
Communication takes many forms. Every one matters.
Speech Pathology across every stage of life - supporting communication, speech, language, voice, literacy, feeding and swallowing.
Every voice. Every way. Every stage.
At Intracare, we take a strengths-based, person-centred and evidence-informed approach across the lifespan, focusing on meaningful and functional goals that support communication, participation and confidence in everyday life.
Communication
There's more than one way to communicate.
Communication takes many forms. Select a mode below to explore how people connect and express themselves every day.
Speak
Speech Pathology supports every way a person connects with their world - not just spoken words.
Who we support
Communication support across life.
We support people from early childhood through to older adulthood - tailoring assessment and intervention to each person's individual strengths, needs and communication goals.
Early childhood
School years
Young adulthood
Adulthood
Older adulthood
Supporting children and families
We support children from early childhood through school age with speech, language, literacy, feeding and social communication needs. We work closely with families, carers and educators to embed strategies into everyday routines.
Supporting adults across the lifespan
We support adults with communication, speech, voice, swallowing and cognitive-communication difficulties, including those associated with stroke, brain injury and neurological conditions, as well as AAC and functional communication needs.
Services
Four areas. One connected approach.
Select a service area to explore the full range of clinical support available through Intracare Speech Pathology.
AAC
Communication is more than spoken words.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) supports people who find spoken communication difficult or impossible. Intracare's Speech Pathologists provide end-to-end AAC support.
- 1Assessment
- 2Device trials
- 3Recommendations
- 4Funding and application support
- 5Implementation
- 6Communication-partner training
Fluency
Communication doesn't have to be perfectly smooth to be meaningful.
Stuttering support
Assessment and intervention for stuttering across childhood and adulthood, with a focus on communication confidence and participation.
Fluency strategies
Evidence-based strategies to support communication in everyday situations — at school, work and in the community.
Affirming approach
We take a non-pathologising, person-centred approach — supporting each person to communicate in the way that works best for them.
Voice
A voice that feels like yours.
Voice disorders, vocal difficulties, and gender-affirming voice and communication — our Speech Pathologists support each person to find and use a voice that feels authentic and comfortable.
Voice disorders
Assessment and management of voice disorders and vocal difficulties, including vocal nodules, dysphonia and other voice concerns.
Gender-affirming voice
Supportive, affirming voice and communication therapy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.
Voice assessment
Comprehensive voice assessment and evidence-based management plans tailored to each person's goals.
Communication strategies
Practical strategies to support effective and sustainable voice use in everyday life.
Feeding and swallowing
Supporting safer, more positive mealtimes.
Feeding
- Feeding difficulties and oral motor skills
- Food refusal and restricted food repertoires
- Mealtime management and support
Swallowing
- Dysphagia and swallowing assessment
- Swallowing and mealtime management plans
- Texture modification recommendations
Literacy
From sounds to words to meaning.
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Early literacy
Supporting the development of foundational literacy skills from early childhood.
Reading and dyslexia
Assessment and support for reading difficulties, including dyslexia, using evidence-based approaches such as Sounds Write.
Written expression
Supporting written language development and reading comprehension across school and community settings.
Neurological rehabilitation
Communication after neurological change.
Our Speech Pathologists support adults with communication, language, voice and swallowing difficulties following stroke, brain injury and progressive neurological conditions - including Parkinson's disease, MS, Huntington's disease, dementia and cerebral palsy.
Where we work
Communication happens everywhere. So can therapy.
Clinic
Bibra Lake
Home
Client's home
School & community
School, workplace or community
Telehealth
Online sessions available
In session
What a session looks like.
What to expect
From listening to progress.
Listen
Initial appointment and assessment - which may include formal assessment, observation, informal assessment or a conversational sample, depending on what is most appropriate for you or your child.
Understand
Goal setting, recommendations and reporting. Together we establish meaningful goals. A written report is provided if requested or required for funding purposes.
Connect
Ongoing individual Speech Pathology. Regular sessions tailored to your goals - typically 45-60 minutes for paediatric clients and 60-90 minutes for AAC, depending on your package and travel requirements.
Adapt
Progress review and updated goals. We regularly review therapeutic outcomes to track progress, update goals and ensure therapy remains meaningful and effective.
Listen
Initial appointment and assessment - which may include formal assessment, observation, informal assessment or a conversational sample, depending on what is most appropriate for you or your child.
Understand
Goal setting, recommendations and reporting. Together we establish meaningful goals. A written report is provided if requested or required for funding purposes.
Connect
Ongoing individual Speech Pathology. Regular sessions tailored to your goals - typically 45-60 minutes for paediatric clients and 60-90 minutes for AAC, depending on your package and travel requirements.
Adapt
Progress review and updated goals. We regularly review therapeutic outcomes to track progress, update goals and ensure therapy remains meaningful and effective.
Packages and pricing
Choose what you need help with.
Hours and pricing are indicative - your Speech Pathologist will confirm the allocation that best suits your needs and available funding.
Speech Pathology Assessment Appointment
From 5 hours
Additional hours may be required depending on the clinical presentation of the participant and the assessments required.
Includes
- Review of referral information and supporting documents
- Assessment completed with the participant
- Summary of findings and goals for intervention
- Travel, follow-up and report writing
This assessment can also be used to provide evidence for a Functional Capacity Assessment (communication portion) and/or other reports.
Comprehensive Language Assessment
4-6 hours
Hours vary depending on the assessment used and the participant's presentation and capacity on the day.
Includes
- Assessment session/s
- Report writing
Why Intracare
Specialist skills. Human communication.
Our Speech Pathologists bring specialist training, diverse clinical experience and a neurodiversity-affirming approach to therapy. We support clients across the lifespan, tailoring assessment and intervention to each person's individual strengths, needs and communication goals, while working collaboratively with families, carers and other professionals to support meaningful outcomes.
Specialist training and qualifications
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Feeding Certified
- Sounds Write Literacy program
- Liberator Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) training
- Gestalt Language Processing course
- Key Word Sign
- Play-based therapy course
- Voice-affirming therapy training
- Collaborative Proactive Solutions (for Pathological Demand Avoidance)
Across the lifespan
We support clients from early childhood through to older adulthood — not just paediatric speech.
Neurodiversity-affirming
We take a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach to every assessment and intervention.
Collaborative
We work closely with families, carers, educators and other professionals to support meaningful outcomes.
Evidence-informed
Our practice is grounded in current evidence and specialist training across a wide range of clinical areas.
FAQs
Common questions
Get started
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what communication, participation or mealtimes currently look like - and what you would like to make possible.