Michele Danneels
Senior Speech Pathologist
M.S. Speech-Language Pathology
Certified Practising Speech PathologistSpeech pathology
Speech pathology for adults and older people
Support with communication and swallowing, so you can stay connected and eat and drink safely.
About
Communication and swallowing support
Changes to communication and swallowing can follow a stroke, a neurological condition, an illness or changes in memory. Our speech pathology team assesses what is happening and works with you, your family and your carers on practical strategies, from everyday conversations to safer eating and drinking, so you can keep doing the things that matter to you.
Speech pathology can help with
- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), including assessment and safer eating and drinking strategies
- Finding words and following conversations
- Speech that is unclear or effortful
- Communication changes with dementia or memory loss
- Reading, writing and using communication aids
- Strategies for family members and carers
How it works
What to expect
- 01
Get in touch
Contact our intake team, or ask your Support at Home provider, GP or support coordinator to refer you.
- 02
Assessment
Your speech pathologist assesses your communication or swallowing and how it is affecting daily life.
- 03
Plan
Together you agree on goals and strategies, including support for family and carers.
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Ongoing sessions
Regular sessions in clinic or at home, reviewed with you along the way.
Our team
Who you will see
Marium Kazi
Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology)
Master of Speech Pathology (in progress)
Fees and funding
Paying for sessions
Private speech pathology sessions are $193.99. Speech pathology is a clinical support under Support at Home, so it is fully funded with no contribution from you. We also work with NDIS participants on all plan types, and some private health funds offer rebates. Home visits incur travel at $1.00 per km.
Questions
Speech pathology questions
Can I use Support at Home funding for speech pathology?
Yes. Speech pathology is a clinical support under Support at Home, which is fully government-funded with no contribution from you.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can contact us directly, or your provider, GP or support coordinator can refer you.
Do you help with swallowing difficulties?
Yes. Our senior speech pathologist assesses swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) and works with you, your family and carers on strategies for safer eating and drinking.
Can family members be involved?
Yes. Families and carers are often a key part of sessions, learning strategies that make everyday conversations and mealtimes easier.
Do you visit people at home?
Yes, where suitable. Sessions are also available at our Doreen and Craigieburn clinics.
Wonderful Mind child & youth
Looking for support for a child or teenager?
Our sister service at wonderfulmind.com.au offers speech pathology for children in Doreen and Craigieburn.
Not sure where to start?
Tell our intake team what is happening for you or the person you care for. We will talk through which service is the right fit.