Speech Pathology for Rural and Remote Australia

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What is Speech Therapy?

Speech Therapy, or Speech Pathology, helps people to communicate effectively and to manage eating or drinking challenges.

At Lift Health Group, we offer speech therapy privately and for NDIS participants. We help you, your client or your loved one to meet their communication goals.

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Private and Ndis Speech Pathology

Is speech therapy right for you?

Speech therapy supports people of all ages with a range of challenges to meet their communication goals. If you’re not sure if speech therapy is right for you or your NDIS plan, contact our team and we will help you plan your journey!

Language Disorders

For those who have challenges with speech, voice, sound or hearing.

Paediatrics

For children with developmental delays or difficulties communicating.

Swallowing

For those who are at risk of choking or aspiration when eating or drinking.

Neurodiversity

For those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other unique conditions and disabilities.

Cognitive Problems

For those with brain injuries or progressive conditions, like stroke or dementia.

“Being a speech pathologist at Lift is unique and rewarding! I feel proud to be part of a team that is able to make a difference by providing services to towns that often do not have consistent access to allied health.”

Alison Mather
Senior Speech Pathologist

Our Booking Process

Booking with Lift Health Group is easy. Submit a referral form and we will guide you through the rest.

Submit a referral form.

We will send a service quote.

Sign the service agreement.

Appointment is confirmed!

What can a speech therapist help you achieve?

At Lift Health Group, our speech pathologists take a holistic approach to your care. We will consider not just your condition, but your lifestyle, goals and work, thoughtfully tailoring our strategies to your needs.

Speech Clarity

Speech pathologists help participants with unclear speech, stutters or difficulty forming sentences to better express their thoughts.

Social Skills

Speech pathologists help build conversational skills, eye contact, understanding of social cues and overall communication skills.

Mealtime Management

Speech pathologists conduct swallowing assessments to inform mealtime management plans, which can reduce the risk of choking or aspiration.

Behavioral Challenges

Speech pathologists help people with challenging behaviours to better express their needs and emotions, including those in the justice system.

Understanding

Speech pathologists help participants with cognitive or hearing challenges to better understand other people or written text.

Education

Speech pathologists help people to better engage in learning by improving their understanding of instructions and teachings.

Assistive Technology

Speech pathologists prescribe alternative communication tools (AAC), like communication boards or devices. Find out more about assistive technology.

Why choose us?

Tailored Care

At Lift Health Group, we pride ourselves on the highest-quality care.

This means clear communication, realistic timeframes, and strategies tailored to your unique challenges.

Operating country-wide

Lift Health Group operates as a fly-in fly-out service, and we are committed to serving regional and remote communities across Australia.

We are constantly expanding our service area and you can find out more about our locations.

Minimal Wait Lists

We understand that waiting for services can be frustrating. Our business model gives us flexibility depending on demand.

This keeps our wait times low and enables us to meet the needs of as many people as possible.

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Speech Pathology FAQs

Your child may benefit from seeing a speech pathologist if they:

Struggle to be understood
Have difficulty forming words or sentences
Seem behind on speech or language milestones
Find it hard to follow instructions or engage socially

If you are unsure, contact us for an initial consultation —we are here to guide you.

No, you do not need a GP or specialist referral to access our speech therapy services. You can refer yourself or a family member directly by completing our online referral form.

Speech therapy can begin from as early as 18 months, depending on the child’s needs. Early intervention is key, and your therapist will tailor their therapy to suit the child’s age and developmental level.

The length of therapy depends on your goals and individual needs. Some people require short-term support for a specific issue, while others benefit from ongoing sessions. Your therapist will outline a suggested therapy plan after your initial assessment and adjust it as you progress.

Each standard session includes 50 minutes of face-to-face therapy and 10 minutes for clinical notes and planning, in line with NDIS billing guidelines.

Speech therapy sessions are interactive and goal-based. They may include games, structured activities, conversation practice, visual supports and parent coaching. Sessions are always adapted to the participant’s abilities, goals and interests.

Yes, speech pathology services are funded under the NDIS if they relate to a participant’s functional goals. Most plans will include funding under “Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living”. Our team can help interpret your plan and ensure your funding is used effectively.

We support people with:

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Speech delay and language disorders
Global developmental delay
Stuttering
Intellectual disability
Post-stroke communication challenges
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
Many more unique challenges…

Yes, we offer telehealth speech therapy when clinically appropriate. This option is ideal for families in rural or remote areas or for continuity during school holidays. Sessions are secure, effective and easy to access from home.

All speech pathologists at Lift Health Group:

Are fully qualified with a university degree
Are registered with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
Have extensive experience with NDIS clients, including those with complex needs

If your therapist is unavailable, we will allocate another qualified team member and ensure a full handover. We understand continuity is important—our clinicians are trained to work with individuals who may find change challenging.

Speech pathology services are billed in line with the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, and always according to the pre-approved quote provided to you. Charges may include therapy time, report writing, travel and telehealth delivery, depending on what has been agreed in advance.

We do not charge for anything that has not been pre-approved.

If you are an NDIS participant, invoices are sent directly after the session:

To your Plan Manager (if plan-managed)
To the NDIA (if agency-managed)
Or directly to you (if self-managed)

For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions or contact us for a personalised quote.

Still not sure? Have more questions?

We are here to help you out and our team is always happy to talk. We want to resolve any problems and provide tailored solutions for your unique needs.

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Get in touch to discuss anything on your mind or to have any questions answered.

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