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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.
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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

We check what’s working and fine tune the plan. If needed, our team holds MDT case conferences so everyone stays aligned, no repeating your story five times.

6.

Maintain & Prevent

We set up easy routines, tips, and supports to keep progress steady. You keep communicating clearly for the long term and maximize autonomy day to day.

Meet Our Moonah Speech Pathologists

Sabeeka Aga

Sabeeka Aga

Speech Pathologist

BSpHSc, MSLP, MSPA-CPSP

Joyce Lee

Joyce Lee

Speech Pathologist

BAppSc (SpPath)

Gayle Rogers

Gayle Rogers

National Head Of Clinical Development & Speech Pathologist

BAppSc(Speech Pathology), GradCertBA

Brittany Fritz

Brittany Fritz

Speech Pathologist

BCommDis, MSc

Zoe Stimson

Zoe Stimson

Speech Pathologist

BSpPath, CPSP

April Ju

April Ju

Speech Pathologist

B.A. (Hons), MSpPath

Isabella Moloney

Isabella Moloney

Speech Pathologist

BSpHSc, BSpPath

Gabrielle Leung

Gabrielle Leung

Speech Pathologist

Olivia Bolivar

Olivia Bolivar

Speech Pathologist

BSpHSc, BPsych, MSLP, MSPA-CPSP

Hayley Laurendet

Hayley Laurendet

Speech Pathologist

MSpeechPath

Jessalin Goh

Jessalin Goh

Speech Pathologist

Morgan Meola

Morgan Meola

Discipline Area Manager & Speech Pathlogist

BSLP, MSPA, CPSP

Kalliope Stivaktas

Kalliope Stivaktas

Speech Pathologist

BAppSc (SpPath)

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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.

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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

No, we work with adults too. We support adults recovering from stroke, brain injury, or those navigating progressive conditions who need support with speech, language, or swallowing.
Yes, we can support you. “Picky eating” can sometimes be sensory or mechanical. We work alongside Occupational Therapists and Dietitians to figure out the cause and build a plan to make mealtime less stressful.
It’s just a chat and some games. For kids, it looks like play. We observe how they speak, listen, and interact. For adults, it’s a conversation where we assess your current capacity and discuss your goals.
Absolutely. We support people in navigating social rules and building the capacity to interact with peers. This is often a key part of supporting independence for our NDIS participants.
It changes, so please call us. We try our hardest to keep wait times low. We also have a cancellation list, so if a spot opens up in Moonah, we can get you in sooner.

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