SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Helping individuals find their voice, one word at a time.
Whether it’s supporting a child’s first words or helping adults regain communication skills after injury or illness, our speech pathologists are here to help.
At River Community Services, our experienced speech pathology team works with clients of all ages to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders. We believe that everyone deserves the ability to communicate effectively and confidently.
Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.
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Immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy. 〰️
Who We Work With:
Children and teens
Adults with acquired communication disorders
NDIS participants
Families and carers seeking ongoing support
Current Availability:
We currently have immediate capacity for assessments and ongoing therapy.
Referrals can be submitted online or through our admin team—no waitlists.
How We Work:
Our team offers flexible service delivery across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Nelson Bay, and the Hunter region.
We provide:
Home visits
School or childcare visits
Telehealth options
We work in collaboration with families, educators, and other allied health professionals to create a support plan tailored to each individual.
FAQ’s:
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A speech pathologist supports people with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. This includes speech, language, voice, fluency (stuttering), social skills, and feeding or swallowing issue
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We work with people of all ages—from toddlers learning to speak, to school-aged children, to adults recovering communication skills after illness or injury.
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No, a referral isn’t required. You can get in touch directly to book an appointment or submit a referral form via our website.
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Yes! We offer mobile services and can provide support in your home, school, childcare centre, or via telehealth if preferred.
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Absolutely. We provide speech pathology services to both self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
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If your child is having difficulty speaking clearly, understanding language, following instructions, or interacting socially, it might be worth speaking to a speech pathologist. We offer assessments to help determine your child’s needs..
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Our speech pathologists travel across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Nelson Bay, and the wider Hunter region. We also offer online appointments for added flexibility.
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Sessions are tailored to each person’s goals. They may involve games, activities, conversation practice, or exercises to support communication or swallowing. We always make it fun and engaging—especially for kids
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We currently have immediate capacity for both assessments and ongoing therapy. Get in touch to book in.
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You can call us directly, email our team, or submit a referral form on our website. We’ll get back to you within 48 hours to book your first appointment.