What the Speech and Language Clinic can do for you
People who can be helped by attending the clinic include:
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children with delays in development of speech or language; this may include difficulties with comprehension, putting words into sentences or producing speech sounds;
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children with language-based learning and literacy difficulties at school;
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people who stutter;
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people with voice problems;
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people who have lost their speech or language skills through an event such as a stroke or head injury;
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people with a disability who have difficulties with any aspect of communicating including understanding, talking or use of an alternative or augmentative communication system;
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people from overseas who wish to improve their mastery of Australian English by modifying their accent and grammar so that they will be better understood in their study or work environment.
If you think the clinic can help you, or can help a family member who you support, you are invited to contact the clinic.
People who are already accessing a speech pathology service are encouraged to continue with their current arrangements. People who are on waiting lists for other speech pathology services are encouraged to discuss their most suitable options with the services concerned.
Education and health professionals may refer patients or clients with their written consent.