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Your voice, your way: Communicate clearly, connect confidently, live life your way.
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Speech Pathology that helps you connect and communicate

Express yourself. Your way. At your pace.

WWant to improve how you communicate with the people around you? Speech Pathology could help. Our speech pathologists work with adults with disability to build communication skills, confidence and independence.

Speech Pathology is not just about talking. It can help with:

  • Speaking more clearly and confidently
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Listening and understanding others
  • Using communication aids and devices
  • Eating and swallowing safely

At Aruma, we know that everyone is different. The support you receive will be as individual as you. We work with you to understand your needs and goals, and create a plan that fits your life.

Sessions happen wherever suits you best. At home, at work, in the community or online. We work at your pace, celebrating progress and helping you achieve the independence and quality of life you want.

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Where is Speech Pathology available?

Our Speech Pathology services for adults (18+) are available in:

Brisbane QLD
Lismore NSW
Tamworth NSW

Melbourne VIC
Geelong VIC

We can meet you at home, at work, in the community or online. Wherever works best for you.

We’re growing our Speech Pathology services in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. If your location is not listed, call us on 1300 896 556 anyway.

To find out more about Speech Pathology in your area, or to discuss your needs, please get in touch.

Your questions answered

Speech pathologists are trained allied health professionals who work with people with disability to help improve communication skills and how they interact with others. Speech Pathology may also help if you have problems swallowing food or drinking safely.

How can Speech Pathology help me?

Speech Pathology may help you improve how you communicate with those around you. This might include:

  • Talking skills and confidence
  • Reading and writing skills
  • Listening and understanding things better
  • Improving your speech and voice control
  • Advice on communication aids and devices

Speech Pathology can also help you with mealtimes. This might include:

Finding the best food and textures for you to eat

Learning how to chew and swallow

PFirst up, your speech pathologist will want to get to know you. What your goals are and what you want to achieve. From there they will work together with you to develop a plan that is just right for you, and provide support to learn and practise new skills.

Your family and carers are very much part of this journey, so they are welcome to be involved.

We can meet you at home, at work, in the community or online via telehealth. We deliver Speech Pathology where it works best for you.

Yes. At Aruma, we offer support for the whole of life. We have Speech Pathology services for early childhood (0-9), children and young people (9-18) and adults (18+).

The NDIS provides funding for Therapy and Clinical Supports. The most common NDIS category of support for Speech Pathology is Improved Daily Living.

We bill in line with the NDIS Price Guide, which is updated every year.

Not sure if you have funding for Speech Pathology? We can help you understand your plan and explore your options.

Why choose Aruma for Speech Pathology?

  • Experienced therapy team: Our team includes speech pathologists who work alongside occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists to support your whole health and wellbeing.
  • Flexible locations: We work at home, at work, in the community or online. Wherever works best for you.
  • Goals that matter to you: We focus on your goals, not just your diagnosis. Every plan is co-designed with you, so your support fits your life.
  • Here for the long haul: Your needs change as life changes. Our support changes with you. We’re here for every stage of your journey.
  • Local teams, no waitlists: With our local Queensland and Victorian teams and no waitlists in many areas, we can get started when you are ready.

The Aruma Way – A promise backed by quality

At Aruma, we are committed to upholding the human rights of every person we support, every time. We call this The Aruma Way, our promise to deliver high-quality support that is:

  • Your Way: Person-centred support, putting you at the centre. Your Speech Pathology plan is built around your goals and what matters to you.
  • The Safe Way: Safe support, keeping everyone safe from harm. Our team is trained, skilled and committed to your wellbeing.
  • The Right Way: Effective support, provided the way it should be. Evidence-based practice that gets real results.
  • Together: Connected support, working in partnership with you and your support network. We collaborate with your family, carers and other health professionals.

It is part of our DNA. It is embedded in everything we do, and it is what we hold ourselves accountable to.

“To me, the Safe Way means the person supporting me is a person that cares, a person that i’m comfortable being around and opening up to”
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Support for whole of life

Aruma Therapy & Positive Behaviour Support

Early childhood (0-9)

Supporting your child’s first steps, first words and first milestones. Our early childhood team helps little ones learn and connect through therapy that fits naturally into their day.

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Children and young people (9-18)

Helping kids and teens build skills, navigate school and feel confident in their world.

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Adults (18+)

Building independence, managing change and connecting with your community.

A young woman in a wheelchair smiling confidently in a modern therapy space during adult therapy services