Communication plays an important role in connecting with family, participating in the community and expressing everyday needs.
Our speech therapists provide personalised assessment and therapy based on each person’s communication abilities, goals and individual needs.
We support children, adults and older people with a range of speech, language, communication and swallowing needs.
Our goal is to help each person communicate more effectively and participate more confidently in everyday life.
How Can Speech Therapy Support You?
Speech & Pronunciation
Support with producing sounds clearly and improving speech clarity.
Language & Understanding
Helping develop or maintain the ability to understand and use language effectively.
Communication Skills
Supporting communication in everyday situations, including conversations and expressing needs.
Swallowing & Mealtime Support
Assessment and support for swallowing difficulties and safer, more comfortable mealtimes where appropriate.
Personalised Speech Therapy, Designed Around You
Every person’s communication needs are different. Our approach focuses on understanding the individual first and creating practical therapy strategies around their goals.
Individual Assessment
We take the time to understand communication strengths, challenges and everyday needs.
Goal-Focused Therapy
Therapy is tailored around meaningful goals that are relevant to everyday life.
Practical Strategies
We provide strategies that can be incorporated into home, school, work and community environments.
Ongoing Support
Progress is reviewed regularly and therapy is adjusted as needs and goals change.
What Can Our Speech Therapists Support?
» Speech sound and pronunciation difficulties » Language development and understanding » Expressive communication » Social communication skills » Communication confidence » Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) » Voice and fluency support » Swallowing and mealtime difficulties » Communication following neurological conditions » Communication support for older adults » Family and carer education » Home-based speech therapy where appropriate
Supporting Communication at Every Stage of Life
Speech therapy isn’t only about speaking clearly. It is about helping people express themselves, understand others, make choices and participate in everyday life.
Our therapists work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, support workers and other health professionals where appropriate to provide coordinated and person-centred care.
Eligible older Australians receiving services through the Support at Home program may be able to access allied health and therapeutic services based on their assessed needs, care plan and funding arrangements.
At Caring Hands Community Support Services, we work with clients, families, care partners and care managers to ensure services are aligned with individual needs and agreed care goals.
Better Communication. Greater Confidence. More Connection.
Our Speech Therapy team is here to provide personalised support that helps you communicate, participate and feel more confident in everyday life.
PERSON-CENTRED SPEECH THERAPY
Helping You Communicate
With Confidence Every Day
We support you to develop practical communication skills and strategies for expressing yourself clearly and confidently in everyday situations.
We use personalised, practical strategies tailored to your communication needs, abilities and everyday situations.
We work with you to build communication confidence, improve participation and support greater independence in daily life.
Personalised Speech Therapy Programs
Support For Greater Communication And Participation