Accessing Speech Therapy in Regional and Remote Locations
Contact our Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with over 15 years experience available through our remote service delivery.
Living in a regional or remote area can often mean limited access to health services, including speech therapy. At Connecting Speech Pathology, we understand the unique challenges faced by those in rural and regional areas of Australia. To address these needs, we offer responsive service options that ensure your child receives the support they need, no matter where your family is located. In our hybrid delivery option we combine in-person sessions during our periodic regional visits with ongoing online therapy, providing the best of both worlds. Our standalone online speech therapy delivery option is always available to children and families located across Australia.
Looking for Speech Therapy in Your Regional or Remote Location?
Finding reliable, high-quality speech therapy services in regional and remote locations can be challenging. Many families in rural areas face long wait times, limited service options, and the inconvenience of traveling long distances for appointments. Timely and effective speech therapy is crucial for children to overcome communication challenges. Connecting Speech Pathology bridges the gap by bringing our services directly to you when travelling through your region combined with consistent, high-quality support through online therapy.
In-Person and Online Therapy
Our hybrid model of service delivery is designed to provide comprehensive and consistent care. Our experienced speech pathologist periodically travels to regions such as rural South Australia, rural Victoria and Tasmania. During these visits, we offer in-person sessions to assess your child’s needs, develop an individualised plan of support and initiate therapy. We then set up online therapy sessions to continue to support your child’s progress towards their communication goals. This ensures that your child receives consistent, high-quality care whilst saving you travel, time and money.
Take the First Step for Your Child
We understand that every child’s communication journey is unique. That’s why we offer a free consultation with our speech pathologist. During this consultation you will have the opportunity to discuss your child and their needs and ask any questions you may have about our ways of working. We will assist you to determine, based on your child’s individual circumstances, if online therapy is suitable. Our speech pathologist will take the time to understand your child’s communication goals and develop an individualised plan in collaboration with you.
Advantages of an Independent Service
Choosing a small, independent speech pathology service like Connecting Speech Pathology offers several advantages. We can be flexible and responsive in our service delivery to meet your child’s individual needs. You can communicate directly with your child’s speech pathologist. We build strong relationships with families which is crucial for a supportive and effective therapy experience.
Contact Us to Find Out When We Are Travelling to Your Area
If you are interested in scheduling an in-person consultation, contact us to find out when our experienced speech pathologist will be traveling to your region. We periodically visit rural areas across South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania, and we are committed to making our services accessible to as many families as possible. Reach out for more details and to schedule an appointment during our next visit to your area.
Online Therapy Option Always Available
For those times when in-person visits are not possible or if you want to access to our experienced speech pathologist immediately, our online therapy delivery option is always available. Online therapy offers numerous benefits, including convenience, flexibility and the ability for your child to engage in therapy from the comfort of your own home. Our speech pathologist uses a variety of interactive activities to keep sessions engaging and effective. Choosing online therapy with Connecting Speech Pathology means trusting a professional with extensive experience and commitment to effective, personalised care.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can book an appointment directly by getting in contact with us.
Keep in touch via our social media pages to see when we are next travelling to your region. If you want to get supported sooner, simply get in touch to discuss our online therapy delivery option.
Our online speech therapy delivery option is always available to children and families no matter where you are located across Australia. Contact us to schedule an appointment.
There is a growing body of evidence to support that online speech therapy is at least as effective as in-person therapy in many areas. Our ongoing success in supporting children reach their communication goals using this model is why we continue to offer online services.
Sessions involve working with both you and your child. We do not expect children to maintain focus to on screen activities for long periods. We support children to focus through incorporating their interests and tailoring to their needs.
NDIS funds can be used for in-person and online speech therapy.
Medicare has made rebates for online speech therapy permanently available. Rebates continue to be available for in-person services.
Many private health insurers allow you to claim for speech therapy delivered online. Most cover in-person services. Check your cover with your provider.
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