Speech Pathology at ORS

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Speech Pathology

What is Speech Pathology?

Speech pathologists are allied health professionals who can diagnose and treat swallowing and communication disorders, including difficulties with: 

Our aim is to maximise the swallowing, communication, literacy and social skills of our participants to support them with achieving their goals and to live within the community in a safe and supported manner. We provide an extensive range of speech pathology services to children and adults across a range of disabilities and health conditions. 

Our experienced speech pathologists are able to provide evidenced-based therapy due to their extensive training and qualifications, wide range of experiences, and our internal professional development program. For more specific information about our speech pathologists’ individual experience and areas of expertise, you can view  Our Expertise. 

Speech pathologists frequently work closely with other allied health professionals to provide complementary services to achieve a participant’s goals.  

For anyone seeking speech pathology services and assessments, please see our list of services below. 

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Assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) assessment and report outlining recommendations

An assessment of a participant’s communication, mobility and dexterity to recommend, prescribe and provide training for using suitable assistive technology devices, and a report outlining the recommendations.

An assessment of a participant’s communication, mobility and dexterity to recommend, prescribe and provide training for using suitable assistive technology devices, and a report outlining the recommendations.

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Communication assessment and report outlining the recommendations

An assessment of a participant’s communication skills and language comprehension, and a report outlining the recommendations.

An assessment of a participant’s communication skills and language comprehension, and a report outlining the recommendations.

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Communication assessment, report and ongoing therapy by Speech Pathologist and/or Allied Health Assistant

An assessment of a participant’s communication skills and language comprehension, report outlining the recommendations, and ongoing speech therapy to assist the participant with achieving their goals.

An assessment of a participant’s communication skills and language comprehension, report outlining the recommendations, and ongoing speech therapy to assist the participant with achieving their goals.

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Speech therapy and skill building by Speech Pathologist and/or Allied Health Assistant

The review of a participant’s speech pathology assessments and goals, with ongoing speech therapy to build communication and swallowing capability to achieve their goals. Clients must have a recent (less than 2 years old) speech pathology assessment report that they can provide to the Speech Pathologist

The review of a participant’s speech pathology assessments and goals, with ongoing speech therapy to build communication and swallowing capability to achieve their goals. Clients must have a recent (less than2 years old) speech pathology assessment report that they can provide to the Speech Pathologist

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Swallowing and communication assessment with meal time management plan and communication recommendations

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and communication needs. A mealtime management plan is then developed and a report outlining the swallowing and communication recommendations is provided.

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and communication needs. A mealtime management plan is then developed and a report outlining the swallowing and communication recommendations is provided.

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Swallowing and communication assessment with meal time management plan and ongoing therapy by Speech Pathologist and/or Allied Health Assistant

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and communication needs. A mealtime management plan and communication goals are then developed with training and ongoing speech therapy sessions with the participant to assist them to achieve their goals.

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and communication needs. A mealtime management plan and communication goals are then developed with training and ongoing speech therapy sessions with the participant to assist them to achieve their goals.

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Swallowing assessment and meal time management plan

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and support needs. A mealtime management plan is then developed with recommended strategies.

A speech pathologist will assess any swallowing barriers and support needs. A mealtime management plan is then developed with recommended strategies.

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Recommendation Letter to inform NDIS Plan Review

A Recommendation Letter that provides the NDIA with supporting evidence that additional support or equipment is required within a participant’s NDIS funding.
A Recommendation Letter that provides the NDIA with supporting evidence that additional support or equipment is required within a participant’s NDIS funding.

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ORS is a registered NDIS provider
Insurance and Care New South Wales (iCare)

How are these services funded and accessed?

A range of funding options are available for our speech pathology services.

The funding types and NDIS support categories that may cover these services include:

  • Improved Daily Living
  • Early Childhood Intervention
  • Privately paid
  • Lifetime Care (iCare)

Speech pathology services can be provided in person or via Telehealth for certain services across Australia.

To access these services, complete a referral form and our friendly admin team will match you with a suitable speech pathologist for your first appointment.

Frequently asked questions

NDIS support categories that may cover these services include Improved Daily Living. To find out more, head to the National Disability Insurance Scheme website.

Yes. Your speech pathologist will read your previous report, meet with you to discuss your goals and do an informal assessment to confirm where to start therapy. They will create a plan with you to map out your therapy and funding. A summary report at the end of therapy or upon your request will be provided outlining progress and ongoing recommendations.

We are able to provide services at home, in schools, the workplace, in our offices, at supported accommodation centres and via Telehealth.

You’re welcome to Contact us to speak to a member of our speech pathology team about what services you might benefit from.

Yes. Our speech pathologists are happy to offer Telehealth services for communication and swallowing for those who are appropriate for this. In the event it is difficult for the speech pathologist to confirm a swallowing diagnosis online, we may recommend you seek face-to-face services.

Our speech pathologists are happy to provide individualised training for our participants and the people in our participant’s lives to ensure success with their communication and swallowing needs. Training can be delivered face-to-face or online.

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