Hinterland Speech Pathology
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​In-home and community-based support for adults throughout the Sunshine Coast hinterland & beyond. 
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Please note: We currently have very limited capacity for new clients due to upcoming leave in August and September.

Support We Offer

How we provide support

Hinterland Speech Pathology provides support...
  • To adults and teenagers over the age of 17
  • In homes
  • In the community (e.g. cafes, libraries and public spaces)
  • In aged care facilities.
  • At Maleny Community Centre

Funding

NDIS
We currently support plan and self managed participants.

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Fees are charged in line with the NDIS price guide. 
Medicare rebates
Yes, we support patients who have been referred by their GP to claim a medicare rebate.

A CDM referral is required from your GP before your first Speech Pathology appointment. Please note that a gap payment is required between the medicare benefit ($60.35) and session fees ($217 p/h). 
Support at home scheme (previously: home care package)
Yes, we work with a range of Support at Home providers on the Sunshine Coast.

We can provide Assistive Technology, dysphagia and communication support.  

Send us an enquiry to discuss brokering services for residential aged care and in-home care customers. 
WorkCover
We are a registered WorkCover provider. We assess and support workers to return to their occupation after injury. 

Supports can include voice therapy, speech and language intervention and swallowing reviews. 
Private Health Insurance
Call your insurer or check their website to understand if your policy covers Speech Pathology services. 

View our costs of service here

Claims can be made by submitting a paid Speech Pathology invoice via their online claim portal.  
Fee for service
All therapy and assessment sessions are $217 per hour.

Additional time may be needed for travel or report completion.  Costs will be calculated and discussed during intake.

Services available

  • Assessments
  • Therapy
  • Dysphagia or mealtime assessments and caregiver training
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support for low, mid and high cost Assistive Technology
  • Family or support team communication training
  • Clinical supervision and/or mentoring

How a Speech Pathologist can help

Experienced in supporting people who have difficulty with...
  • Producing clear speech sounds (dysarthria or apraxia of speech)
  • Saying words fluently (stuttering)
  • Eating and drinking (dysphagia)
  • Projecting voice, or maintaining quality voice production (dysphonia)
  • Using the right words
  • Understanding other people
  • Reading and writing (literacy skills)
  • Using sign or devices to communicate (AAC)
  • Building relationships or confidence across social and emotional activities.

About Your Speech Pathologist

Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Hons), Member of Speech Pathology Australia & Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist
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Hi 👋 my name is Georgia and this is my pup Archie.

I'm a Speech Pathologist with 7 years experience working with people from all walks of life. I am passionate about helping people to do what they love to do in life.

I started Hinterland Speech Pathology through lived experience and a passion for providing collaborative, affirming and evidence-based support to people with a disability. 
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I am experienced in supporting to people with diagnoses such as Aphasia (post-stroke diagnosis), Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Ataxia, Apraxia of Speech, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, Autism and ADHD.  

I have completed training and am experienced in:
  • SoundsWrite® Certified
  • LSVT Loud® Certified​
  • PODD Trained
  • Talking Mats Certified
  • Key Word Sign trained
  • Training in the assessment and support of people with lifelong, and newly acquired Dysphagia (eating and drinking difficulties). 
  • AAC (communication device) language systems including PECS, PODD LAMP, Grid 3, TD Snap, Grid 3, Touch Chat, Proloquo2Go and more. 
  • Experience with a range of AAC access systems (low, mid and high cost Assistive Technology), including iPads/dedicated devices and complex access systems (e.g. eye gaze, switch access) assessment, prescription and implementation. ​

Service Area

​Hinterland Speech Pathology currently services the areas pictured on the map below.  Some areas we travel to include:
  • ​Maleny
  • Caloundra 
  • Montville
  • Connondale
  • Beerwah
  • Landsborough
  • Eudlo
  • Mapleton​​​
  • Nambour
  • Woombye
  • Glasshouse Mountains
  • Little Mountain
  • Baringa
  • Palmview
  • Flaxton
  • Palmview
  • Moffat Beach
  • Mooloolah Valley
  • Glenview
  • Peachester
  • Meridan Plains
We acknowledge the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara people, traditional owners and custodians on the land where we work. We recognise their relationship and history on this land and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Contact Details

​Email: ​[email protected]
Hours of Operation
  • Monday: 8am - 4pm
  • Tuesday: 8am - 4pm
  • Wednesday: 8am - 4pm
  • Thursday: 8am - 4pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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