Parkinson’s, MND, MS, dementia and similar conditions affect communication, voice and swallowing over time. We help people maintain function, safety and quality of life for as long as possible.
Parkinson’s, MND, MS, dementia and similar conditions affect communication, voice and swallowing over time. We help people maintain function, safety and quality of life for as long as possible.
We work with adults and aged care clients experiencing communication and swallowing changes related to the following.
We make it easy to get started – no jargon, no pressure, just clear next steps.
We assess current speech, voice and swallowing function as a baseline for future comparison and planning.
We create a plan focused on maintaining function and preparing for future changes including AAC if appropriate.
Targeted sessions, including LSVT LOUD for Parkinson's and swallowing exercises where appropriate.
We anticipate future needs and support transitions including AAC banking, carer training and communication passports.
Evidence-based therapy delivered in a way that works for each individual and their life.
We are certified providers of both LSVT LOUD and SPEAKOUT, two leading evidence-based voice and speech programmes for people with Parkinson’s disease.
We prefer to begin working with clients early in their diagnosis, before significant decline, so we can maintain function for longer and plan ahead.
For conditions like MND, early AAC planning (including voice banking) can preserve a person’s ability to communicate as speech changes.
We train carers and family members in communication strategies and safe mealtime management.
As early as possible. Early intervention with voice and swallowing therapy produces better long-term outcomes. We recommend not waiting until problems become severe.
Voice banking is the process of recording your voice before significant deterioration so it can be used in a speech-generating device later. We can support you through this process, please contact us to discuss.
Telehealth is available and works well for many clients with progressive conditions, particularly those for whom travel is difficult. Please contact us to discuss.
Speech pathology for people with progressive neurological conditions is typically covered by NDIS. Aged care packages (Home Care Package and Residential Aged Care) may also fund our services. Contact us and we'll help navigate your options.
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
Everyone deserves to be heard,
and we’re here to help
Everyone deserves to be heard.
Cooks Hill
1/95 Union Street
Cooks Hill NSW
Kurri Kurri
19 Victoria Street
Kurri Kurri NSW
