Speech Pathology in Moonah
Communication is how we connect with the world, and everyone deserves to be heard. Whether it’s a child finding their first words or an adult navigating changes after a stroke, we are here to support you. Our Moonah team creates a warm, safe space where we can work together to build your communication skills and confidence at your own pace.
Who We Support With Speech Pathology in Moonah
Building confidence in communication and swallowing for all ages. We support toddlers, children, and adults who need help navigating speech, language, social communication, or swallowing difficulties.
Speech clarity & fluency
Language Development & Understanding
Literacy support
Voice concerns
Social communication
AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication)
Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)
After Stroke or Brain Injury
Speech Pathology Services Available at Moonah
Personalised Communication Plans
We build capacity with a plan shaped around your life. Speech, language, or social communication, we focus on what matters to you and support independence day to day.
Language & Communication Support
Find clear ways to share your thoughts. We help children and adults maximize autonomy with practical strategies for understanding, speaking, and expressing themselves.
Swallowing & Mealtimes
Eating should feel safe and enjoyable. We provide strategies to navigate chewing and swallowing difficulties and set up mealtime plans that fit your routine.
Social Connection Skills
We help you connect with others. Learn cues, start conversations, and build confidence at home, school, work, and in the community.
How Speech Pathology Works at Our Moonah Clinic
1.
Listen & Assess
We meet where you feel comfortable. We check current communication or swallowing skills in a relaxed way. Simple chat. Play for kids. Clear questions for adults.
2.
Plan & Roadmap
Together, we set priorities and build a therapy plan. We navigate your funding with the Optimum Roadmap, mapping assessments, sessions, and case conferences so you know what’s next.
3.
Active Therapy
Short, practical sessions. We use everyday conversation, mealtime strategies, and tools like AAC when helpful. The aim: build capacity and support independence.
4.
Real‑Life Practice
We take therapy into your world, home, school, work, or community so new skills stick. Simple steps you can use between sessions.
5.
Review & Adjust
6.
Maintain & Prevent
Meet Our Moonah Speech Pathologists
Morgan Meola
Discipline Area Manager & Speech Pathologist
BSLP, MSPA, CPSP
Sabeeka Aga
Speech Pathologist
BSpHSc, MSLP, MSPA-CPSP
Georgina Edwards
Speech Pathologist
BAppSc, MSpPath, CPSP
Georgia Triffitt
Speech Pathologist
BLL, MSpPath
Emily Watters
Speech Pathologist
B.SpPath (Hons)
Claudia Matek
Speech Pathologist
BAppSc(SpPath)
Amy Kelleher
Speech Pathologist
MSLP, BPsych, BSHLS
Joyce Lee
Speech Pathologist
BAppSc (SpPath)
Gayle Rogers
National Head Of Clinical Development & Speech Pathologist
BAppSc(Speech Pathology), GradCertBA
Brittany Fritz
Speech Pathologist
BCommDis, MSc
April Ju
Speech Pathologist
B.A. (Hons), MSpPath
Isabella Moloney
Speech Pathologist
BSpHSc, BSpPath
Gabrielle Leung
Speech Pathologist
Olivia Bolivar
Speech Pathologist
BSpHSc, BPsych, MSLP, MSPA-CPSP
Hayley Laurendet
Speech Pathologist
MSpeechPath
Jessalin Goh
Speech Pathologist
Kalliope Stivaktas
Speech Pathologist
BAppSc (SpPath)
Referrer’s Hub
Whether you’re a new referrer or you’ve used our services before, the Optimum referrers hub has all your needs. With one click you can make enquiries, make referrals and check all of our clinics’ service capacities.
NDIS Speech Pathology in Moonah
We understand that NDIS plans can be complex, especially when it comes to therapy budgets. We take the stress out of the numbers by mapping your funding to a clear therapy timeline. This ensures you get consistent support without the fear of running out of funds unexpectedly.
Our Moonah clinic thrives on teamwork. If a child is having trouble eating, our Speech Pathologists work directly with our Dietitians and OTs in Case Conferences. This joined-up approach saves you from explaining your situation over and over and ensures we are all pulling in the same direction to maximize your autonomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can you help with social skills?
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