Speech pathologists are health professionals who work in various areas of the hospital to assist people who have communication or swallowing impairments as a result of certain contditions, including:

• stroke
• neurological conditions
• head and neck cancer
• degenerative diseases
• ageing
• paediatric feeding.

Our specialist services include:

• assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with acquired disorders of swallowing, language, speech and voice and those with tracheostomies
• individualised therapy and group therapy programs
• prescription of non-verbal communication aids
• education programs and for patients and families regarding communication and swallowing.