What funding is available for speech therapy?

You can access speech therapy services if you have an NDIS plan, Disability Services Commission funding, Medicare or if you want to fund your own services. We can also support you through the planning process if you do not have a plan already.

Speech Pathology

The world and its possibilities are open to us when we can communicate effectively with others. Speech therapy with Rocky Bay gives you the opportunity to work with our Speech Pathologiststo find the best solution for your communication needs.

Speech, sign language, body language, manual or electronic communication devices – Rocky Bay Speech Pathologists take a holistic approach to communication and include your friends, family, carers and support network in this approach, to surround you with people all using the same language. This approach embodies our Mission, to break down barriers and create opportunities for individuals to participate fully in all aspects of life.

Speech pathologists at Rocky Bay assist people of all ages and all abilities including:

A young child learning the mechanics of making certain sounds
A primary school-aged child struggling to make friends
A young adult learning to be more independent by text messaging and reading menus
An adult learning to form words again after a stroke.
Literacy
Language
Speech or sound disorders
School readiness and play skills
Social skills
Complex communication needs
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Neurorehabilitation for acquired communication disorders
Mealtime management and dysphagia assessment and intervention
Fussy eating

But it’s more than just speech and communication, our staff are also experts in swallowing and Dysphagia and can assist with the devices, foods and drinks you can use to eat easily and safely. Let us show you the utensils, thickeners and pre-packaged foods you’ll love – then, partner with a Rocky Bay dietician to really set you on a path to success. When we work together, anything is possible.

Our Speech Pathology team are available at our 10 hubs in the Perth metro region, the Peel region, and in Geraldton. The team also works with our other therapy offerings including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietitian and the neuro rehab team, to provide the holistic approach best suited to supporting you in achieving your goals.

Literacy

If you are experiencing difficulty reading or writing letters, words and sentences, a Rocky Bay literacy program could be ideal for you.

Our therapists can work with you in:

Direct therapy with a speech pathologist to work on a specific goal
Training parents and carers to support more effective communication
Training parents and carers to assist you to learn new skills
Provision of useful language strategies
Provision of communication supports, such as picture books (PODD books).

We also work with you to write longer works like stories, reports and essays.

Language

Our Speech Pathologists provide comprehensive assessment and therapy in either expressive (speaking) or receptive (listening) language.

Language therapy may involve:

Direct therapy with a speech pathologist to work on a specific goal
Training parents and carers to support more effective communication
Training parents and carers to assist the person in learning new skills
Provision of information about language strategies

Provision of communication supports, such as pictures to aid comprehension or making choices.

Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

For individuals who have complex communication needs, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) options are available to enhance communication. If you experience little to no speech, reduced intelligibility and have difficulty understanding what other people say, then our Speech Pathologists can assist you. They will identify your needs and provide you with a plan to support your goals. AAC is a total communication approach which might mean using unaided systems such as Key Word Sign or aided systems, such as voice output devices, to optimise your communication.

Specialised Speech Clinics

Information Kit for AAC Teams

FAQ

What is Speech Pathology?

Speech Pathology is therapy related to all things communication. Speech pathologists can help with speech, voice and language issues, for people of all ages and diagnoses. Rocky Bay therapists are experts in eating, drinking and swallowing and can provide advice on the food and equipment you may need to eat and drinking safely. For more on what Speech Pathology is, check out the Speech Pathology Australia website here.

Who is speech therapy for?

Speech pathologists at Rocky Bay assist people of all ages and all abilities. Our customers come to Rocky Bay, for a variety of reasons, including:

A young child learning the mechanics of making certain sounds
A primary school aged child struggling to make friends
A young adult learning to be more independent by text messaging and reading menus
An adult learning to form words again after a stroke.

Where is the service located?

What funding is available?

How can Speech Pathology help my young child?