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speech
Pathology

Communication is one of the most important parts of everyday life. It helps us build relationships, express our needs, participate in education and work, and connect with the world around us. When communication or swallowing difficulties arise, they can significantly impact confidence, independence, and quality of life.
 

At Life Active Speech Pathology, our experienced Speech Pathologists provide evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and older Australians. We work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, educators, and healthcare professionals to deliver personalised care that supports meaningful outcomes.
 

Whether your child is experiencing speech or language delays, you require support following a stroke or neurological condition, or you need assistance with swallowing difficulties, our team is here to help. We provide practical, compassionate, and individualised care to empower people to communicate with confidence, participate and live life fully every day.
 

As part of the Life Active medical network, we are committed to delivering accessible, person-centred services that focus on each individual's strengths, goals, and potential. Our aim is to help every client achieve the highest possible level of communication, independence, and wellbeing.

we provide practical, compassionate and individualised care to empower people to communicate with confidence, participate and live life fully every day.

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paediatric speech pathology

Communication skills play a vital role in a child’s learning, social development, emotional wellbeing, and future success. When children experience difficulties with speech, language, literacy, feeding, or social communication, early intervention can make a significant difference.
 

Our Paediatric Speech Pathologists provide comprehensive assessment and therapy services tailored to your child's unique strengths and needs. We take a family-centred approach, working closely with parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals to support positive outcomes.
 

We can assist children with:

  • Speech sound and articulation difficulties

  • Language delays and language disorders

  • Understanding and following instructions

  • Expressive language and sentence development

  • Literacy and reading difficulties

  • Social communication and pragmatic language skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • ADHD-related communication challenges

  • Stuttering and fluency disorders

  • Childhood Apraxia of Speech

  • Dysarthria

  • Voice disorders

  • Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC)

  • Feeding and swallowing difficulties

  • Developmental delays and intellectual disabilities
     

Every therapy plan is personalised to support your child’s development, confidence, participation, and long-term success.

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adult
speech pathology

Communication and swallowing challenges can occur at any stage of life due to illness, injury, neurological conditions, disability, or ageing. These difficulties can impact independence, social participation, employment, and overall quality of life.
 

Our Speech Pathologists provide assessment, treatment, and ongoing support for adults experiencing communication, cognitive, voice, or swallowing difficulties. Treatment plans are tailored to individual goals and may be delivered through individual sessions, group programs, home visits, or community-based services.
 

We support adults with:

  • Speech clarity difficulties

  • Aphasia and language disorders

  • Cognitive communication impairments

  • Reading and writing difficulties

  • Voice disorders

  • Stuttering and fluency disorders

  • Dysarthria and apraxia of speech

  • Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)

  • Neurological conditions

  • Autism and intellectual disability

  • Communication changes associated with ageing
     

Our goal is to help clients maximise independence, confidence, and participation in everyday life.

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speech and language development

Speech and language skills form the foundation for communication, learning, and social interaction. Difficulties in these areas can affect confidence, academic performance, and relationships.
 

Our Speech Pathologists assess and treat a broad range of speech and language disorders, helping clients improve their ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
 

Areas of support include:

  • Articulation and pronunciation difficulties

  • Speech sound disorders

  • Receptive language difficulties

  • Expressive language difficulties

  • Sentence structure and grammar

  • Vocabulary development

  • Conversation skills

  • Language processing challenges

  • Literacy and reading support


Through evidence-based intervention, we help clients develop practical communication skills that can be used confidently in everyday situations.

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social communication

Social communication skills are essential for developing friendships, participating in school and work environments, and building meaningful relationships.
 

Our team provides neurodiversity-affirming support for children, adolescents, and adults who experience challenges with social communication. We focus on building confidence, self-advocacy, and practical communication skills while respecting individual differences and strengths.
 

Support may include:

  • Conversation skills

  • Understanding social cues

  • Perspective-taking

  • Friendship development

  • Emotional regulation and communication

  • Group participation

  • School and workplace communication skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder support
     

We create safe, supportive environments that encourage meaningful growth and participation.

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fluencY and stuttering

Stuttering can affect communication confidence at school, work, and in social situations. Our Speech Pathologists provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for children, adolescents, and adults who stutter.
 

We work collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that improve communication confidence and reduce the impact stuttering may have on daily life.
 

Our services include:

  • Individual stuttering therapy

  • Fluency shaping techniques

  • Confidence-building strategies

  • Parent education and support

  • Adolescent and adult fluency programs

  • Maintenance and long-term support
     

Our goal is to help individuals communicate with greater ease, confidence, and self-assurance.

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voice therapy + vocal health

Your voice is an important part of how you communicate. Voice difficulties can affect personal relationships, workplace performance, and overall wellbeing.
 

Our Speech Pathologists provide assessment and treatment for a range of voice disorders, helping clients develop healthy and effective voice use.
 

Voice therapy may assist with:

  • Vocal fatigue

  • Hoarseness

  • Voice strain

  • Professional voice care

  • Voice changes following illness or surgery

  • Vocal performance optimisation
     

We work closely with clients to improve vocal health while supporting their communication goals.

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feeding and swallowing

Eating and drinking should be safe, comfortable, and enjoyable. Swallowing difficulties can impact nutrition, hydration, health, and quality of life.
 

Our Speech Pathologists assess and manage swallowing disorders across all ages, from infants experiencing feeding difficulties to older adults with age-related swallowing concerns.
 

Services include:

  • Swallowing assessments

  • Dysphagia management

  • Feeding assessments for infants and children

  • Texture modification recommendations

  • Safe eating and drinking strategies

  • Mealtime support and education

  • Collaborative care with medical specialists
     

Our aim is to improve safety, nutrition, and confidence during meals while supporting overall health and wellbeing.

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ndis speech services

Life Active Speech Pathology proudly supports National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) self managed participants across a wide range of communication, social, cognitive, feeding, and swallowing needs.
 

Our Speech Pathologists work collaboratively with participants, families, support coordinators, schools, and healthcare providers to develop personalised therapy plans aligned with individual NDIS goals.
 

Services may include:

  • Communication skill development

  • Social communication training

  • AAC assessments and support

  • Feeding and swallowing management

  • Capacity building

  • Functional communication assessments

  • Parent and caregiver education


Our focus is on helping participants build independence, confidence, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

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neurological rehabilitation

Neurological conditions can affect communication, cognition, speech, and swallowing abilities. Our Speech Pathologists provide specialised rehabilitation services designed to maximise independence and functional outcomes.
 

We support individuals living with:

  • Stroke

  • Acquired brain injury

  • Parkinson’s Disease

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Motor Neurone Disease

  • Dementia

  • Primary Progressive Aphasia

  • Other neurological conditions
     

Therapy focuses on restoring skills, developing compensatory strategies, and helping individuals maintain communication and independence for as long as possible.

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