John’s Voice, His Way: Building Connection Through Communication

This Speech Pathology Week, we’re celebrating the many ways speech pathologists create Connection Through Communication.

Across Australia, our speech pathologists support people to develop their communication skills in ways that help them connect with family, friends, and their community. One example is the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices. These devices provide people with different ways to share their thoughts, whether that’s making a phone call, chatting with friends, or ordering a coffee.

On one occasion, when at a local café, staff showed genuine interest in the device. A staff member reflected on his own family and shared that he has a nephew who is non-verbal and could benefit from similar technology. Encounters like this highlight how communication diversity can spark broader conversations about inclusion.

At Everyday Independence, our speech pathologists work as part of an team that may include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, behaviour support practitioners, key workers, developmental educators and habit coaches. Together, they provide therapy in the places people spend their time, helping people build new skills as part of their everyday routines. We call this the Everyday Way and it’s all about making your NDIS funds go further.

Getting Started with NDIS Speech Pathology

We provide speech pathology to children, teenagers and adults. To learn more about our NDIS speech pathology services, call 1300 179 131 or complete our online form, and we’ll be in touch to share how we can support you.

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