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Find a speech pathologist in Australia — NDIS registered and private practice providers for children and adults across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and beyond.

8 Providers Listed
NDIS Registered Providers
SPA Certified Practitioners
Certified Practising Speech Pathologists NDIS registered providers included Children, teens & adults Telehealth available

Many providers listed here are NDIS registered — speech pathology can be funded through your NDIS plan under Capacity Building Supports.

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Australian Speech Pathologists 8 providers

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Providers listed here have been compiled from publicly available sources. SpeechTherapy.org does not verify credentials, availability, or NDIS registration status, and listing does not constitute an endorsement. Always verify directly with the provider before booking. In Australia the profession is called Speech Pathology — practitioners hold certification from Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

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✓ NDIS Registered
Connect2Care Speech Pathology
CPSP Team · Paediatric & Adult
📍 Melbourne · Brisbane · Perth · Sydney · Adelaide · Canberra
NDIS registered Autism · ASD Early intervention Mobile services AAC · PECS · PODD

Connect2Care is a nationally operating NDIS speech pathology provider with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Canberra. They specialise in early intervention, autism, and AAC — including high-tech systems such as Proloquo2Go and LAMP. Mobile services are delivered in homes, schools, and childcare centres.

AA
✓ NDIS Registered
Ability Action Australia
CPSP Team · All Ages
📍 Nationwide · In-person & telehealth
NDIS registered Speech & language Swallowing · dysphagia Telehealth available Children & adults

Ability Action Australia is a fully accredited NDIS provider operating in all Australian states. Their multidisciplinary team supports children and adults with speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties — with a strong focus on personalised goal-setting and reduced wait times for new clients.

EI
✓ NDIS Registered
Everyday Independence Speech Pathology
CPSP Team · Neurodiversity Affirming
📍 Australia-wide · Home, school & community
NDIS registered Neurodiversity affirming Early childhood Key worker model AAC

Everyday Independence uses a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach to speech pathology. Their key worker model provides a single point of contact coordinating all therapeutic needs. Services are delivered in homes, kindergartens, and community settings — with a particular focus on early childhood and NDIS-funded participants.

PA
✓ NDIS Registered
Perth Adult Speech Pathology
CPSP Team · Adults Only Specialist
📍 Perth, WA · Telehealth Australia-wide
NDIS registered Adults only Parkinson’s · MND · stroke Telehealth available Dysphagia · swallowing

Perth Adult Speech Pathology is a specialist practice serving adults only — with deep expertise in neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, acquired brain injury, and post-stroke communication recovery. NDIS fees billed directly to NDIS or plan managers. Telehealth available Australia-wide.

EW
✓ NDIS Registered
Enable WA Speech Pathology
CPSP Team · Disability Sector Specialists
📍 Perth · Mandurah · Busselton, WA
NDIS registered AAC specialist Complex communication needs Children & adults Telehealth available

Enable WA is a Perth-based disability sector speech pathology practice with more than 35 years of experience. Their team specialises in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) and complex communication needs. Certified Practising Speech Pathologists with post-graduate qualifications in special education and AAC.

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✓ NDIS Registered
HenderCare Speech Pathology
CPSP Team · Private & NDIS
📍 Australia-wide · Call 1300 764 433
NDIS registered Speech & language Swallowing · literacy Private & NDIS clients All ages

HenderCare provides NDIS and private speech pathology services across Australia. Their qualified clinicians support children and adults with speech difficulties, language delays, language disorders, voice problems, stuttering, swallowing, and functional literacy. Client-centred and goal-focused throughout.

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Speech Pathology Services in Australia

In Australia, the profession is known as speech pathology — not speech therapy. Qualified practitioners are called speech pathologists and hold certification from Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) as Certified Practising Speech Pathologists (CPSP). They work with children and adults across communication, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing difficulties.

Understanding NDIS Funding for Speech Pathology

Speech pathology can be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) under Capacity Building Supports — specifically the Improved Daily Living category. Both children and adults with an approved NDIS plan may be eligible. NDIS-registered providers bill the scheme directly or through a plan manager. To access speech pathology through NDIS, contact a registered provider directly or speak with your NDIS planner or support coordinator.


Speech Pathology for Children in Australia

Early speech and language development is closely monitored in Australia through maternal and child health checks. Parents who have concerns about their child’s communication are encouraged to seek a referral to a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist early — ideally before school age. NDIS early childhood supports are available for children under nine with developmental delays or disability.


Common Areas of Support

Paediatric Speech Pathology

Late talkers, language delays, speech sound disorders, autism, AAC, and early intervention for children from birth through school age — including NDIS-funded early childhood supports.

Adult Speech Pathology

Communication and swallowing support after stroke, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, traumatic brain injury, and other acquired or lifelong conditions.

AAC in Australia

Augmentative and alternative communication — including high-tech devices, PECS, PODD, and Key Word Sign — is widely supported through NDIS funding and specialist speech pathology providers.

Telehealth Speech Pathology

Many Australian speech pathologists offer telehealth sessions — particularly valuable for families in regional and remote areas where local services are limited or waitlists are long.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a speech therapist and a speech pathologist in Australia?
In Australia the profession is officially called speech pathology and practitioners are speech pathologists. The term speech therapist is sometimes used informally but speech pathologist is the correct and protected title. All qualified practitioners hold a degree in speech pathology from an accredited Australian university.
Can I use NDIS funding for speech pathology?
Yes. Speech pathology is funded through NDIS under Capacity Building Supports — Improved Daily Living. Both children and adults with an approved NDIS plan may access funding. NDIS-registered providers can bill the scheme directly or through your plan manager. Contact a registered provider to discuss your specific plan and goals.
How do I find an NDIS registered speech pathologist in Australia?
You can search the NDIS provider finder at ndis.gov.au or browse the providers listed on this page. Many providers offer telehealth services which expands access beyond your immediate local area.
Is telehealth speech pathology effective in Australia?
Research supports telehealth as an effective option for many speech and language goals. It is particularly useful for families in regional and remote Australia where local services are limited, and for parents who can participate actively in sessions alongside their child.
How do I know if my child needs a speech pathology assessment?
If your child is not meeting communication milestones for their age, has lost skills they previously had, or is frequently frustrated when trying to communicate — an assessment is a reasonable next step. Your maternal and child health nurse or GP can provide a referral, or you can contact a speech pathologist directly.
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