Speech Pathologist Cairns

Speech Pathology

Experiencing challenges communicating or swallowing due to a medical condition or other difficulties?

Our speech therapists at Royal Rehab LifeWorks Cairns specialise in working with people just like you. They’re trained to provide personalised care and support to help you communicate more effectively and swallow safely.

So, whether you’re struggling to express yourself or having difficulty with eating or drinking, a speech therapist can work with you to develop a plan tailored to your specific needs.

What are the benefits?

Improve your reading and writing skills which can help you communicate more effectively.

Improve volume and pitch of voice and pronunciation, so you speak more clearly, making it easier for others to understand you.

Improve your ability to interact with others more confidently.

Improve your ability to understand and express thoughts, ideas, and feelings.

Improve your ability to eat and drink safely.

What's involved?

An experienced speech pathologist will evaluate your specific situation and create personalised treatments and exercises to help you communicate or swallow more effectively.

They will:

  • Work with you, your family, and friends in a supportive environment to help you improve and feel more confident.
    give you the tools to express yourself better and be better understood.
  • Recommend speech and communication apps and technology if appropriate.
  • If needed, create a plan designed to improve your ability to swallow and create a mealtime plan to help you eat and drink more comfortably.
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We’ll work together to understand what’s right for you. Depending on your needs and objectives and to ensure you get the best possible results, your personalised therapy program may also incorporate additional therapies, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology and more.

What can I expect as a Royal Rehab LifeWorks client?

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A team of skilled therapists and clinicians.

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A program that is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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A genuine partnership between you and your clinical/therapy team so you have choice and control.

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A warm and friendly environment where you feel safe and cared for.

I’m interested, what's next?

1

Contact us

The first step is to complete the online referral form or contact our friendly team on 1800 966 212.

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Discuss your needs

Once we receive your information, we will contact you to discuss your need and specific goals.

3

Our team will tailor your therapy

Following your detailed assessment, we will tailor a therapy program to your specific needs.

4

Start your therapy

We will commence your therapy and support you to achieve your goals.

How can I fund my program?

There are several funding options available, including NDIS, private health insurance, Medicare with the payment of a gap and self-funding.

NDIS funding

Self-funding

Private health insurance

Medicare (gap payment)

Ready to get started on your Royal Rehab LifeWorks journey?

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