ABOUT SPEECH THERAPY

Supporting Communication, Swallowing and Confidence

Our Speech Pathology team provide assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and management in the areas of communication and swallowing.

We work with people who have difficulty communicating due to developmental disorders, brain injuries, learning disability, intellectual disability, dementia and hearing loss, as well as other problems that can affect speech and language.

They can also help people who experience difficulties swallowing food and to drink safely with an aim to improve the independence and quality of life of our clients – helping people live their best lives.

Our team can help people manage one or more of the following communication and swallowing difficulties:

Language
Speech
Fluency
Voice
Multimodal Communication
Swallowing

LINKS:

Speech Pathology Flyer

Service Coverage Regions

Guide to assist with referrals

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Restorative Care Pathway

A short-term, clinically focused program designed to maintain or regain functional ability, reduce or prevent functional decline, and delay higher-level care. It provides intensive allied health and/or nursing services for up to 16 consecutive weeks with funding per episode.

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Communication Skill Services

Our Speech Pathologists are trained in leading evidence-based practices and use these therapies and techniques to support:

Receptive, expressive or pragmatic language
Motor Speech Disorders Dysarthria and Apraxia
Literacy and phonological skills
Articulation and clarity in speech
Functional voice disorders
Augmentative and alternative communication – using iPads, dedicated speech generating devices, Picture Exchange Communication System and signing.

Swallowing Support Services

We are here to support you and your family manage swallowing difficulties, whether it be coughing and or choking when eating and drinking, or difficulty with chewing and swallowing food or drink.

Our broad support and advice range includes:

Environmental setup
Independence and assistance
Positioning
Oral health
Oral intake
Structure and function
Saliva management

What our clients say about Empower Healthcare

I appreciate Jacqui’s approach and the respect she has shown this participant who has severe cognitive impairment. As always the staff at Empower are impressive!

Kim Garlick, Specialist Support Coordinator

I am so appreciative of Empower’s involvement with my daughter’s nursing support. I can finally step back as a carer to be a father and this has brought great joy and happiness.

Jeff Trinder, father