Australia
Speech Pathologists
Find a speech pathologist in Australia — NDIS registered and private practice providers for children and adults across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA and beyond.
Australian Speech Pathologists 8 providers
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).
National 360 is a registered NDIS speech pathology provider operating across more than 200 locations in all six Australian states. They offer mobile services in the home and community, telehealth nationally, and specialise in communication, AAC, swallowing, and aged care support. A strong option for families seeking flexible, NDIS-funded speech pathology without long waitlists.
Bloom Healthcare delivers NDIS speech pathology services across NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, South Australia, Canberra, and Tasmania. Their team provides in-home and community-based support for children and adults — covering communication, language development, AAC, swallowing, and social communication across all age groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.