Speech Therapy for Adults in Melbourne and Online

Access positive and impactful speech therapy for adults with Voice Science, Australia’s dedicated adult speech pathology clinic.

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At Voice Science, we dedicate ourselves to adult-focused speech therapy. Our unique approach emphasises authentic communication and powerful advocacy. We’re also a virtual clinic, so long gone are the days when you must google “Speech therapy for adults near me”—access our sessions from home, the office, or everywhere in between.

How does Voice Science differ from other speech pathology clinics?

We choose to work solely with adults so that you feel supported and empowered in your unique situation. In addition, all sessions are individually tailored to your specific life- or career-based goals. Finally, we'll allocate resources and strategies so that you're equipped with communication tools that affirm and leave a lasting impact.

Let's show you how communication comfort and confidence for adults is done!

Does speech therapy work for adults? 🤔

A BIG YES! 🙌

Contrary to popular belief, speech therapy isn’t only for children or families. Think of it this way: speech therapy is the same as ‘communication therapy’ or ‘communication support’. This is because we all need communication to learn and to connect, and on top of that, there are so many intricacies and nuances in adult communication, which makes it even more complicated!

That’s why we choose to specialise in adult communication so that you can take your communication skills to the next level.

Benefits of speech therapy for adults

Speech therapy has numerous benefits for adults, as EVERYONE deserves access to effective communication. Perhaps even more so as adults since we’re all expected to use such complex and varied communication daily.

For example, catching up with family and friends, getting to know someone, completing an interview, liaising with team members, negotiating a pay rise, delivering a presentation and advocating for your needs… the list goes on!

Given our dedicated focus on adult communication, we know how to help you build and develop a communication style that truly reflects who you are so that you can achieve your personal goals.

If you’re looking for a team of speech therapists with both expertise and experience to work on adult-centred communication goals, look no further than the speech pathologists at Voice Science.

Virtual speech therapy for adults

Fear not; we get this question a lot! Voice Science has been running a virtual online clinic for nearly ten years, and we’re well-versed in how to make technology work for us and our clients. We take our sessions online with regulars from all over the globe!

Our virtual sessions are very similar to our in-clinic sessions, and we have many resources to keep the activities and practice engaging and relevant to your goals. Not only do we have Cadenza, our communication resource hub, but we also personalise them to your specific needs and circumstances.

The best thing is you can access our online speech pathology sessions from anywhere, so you don’t have to spend time figuring out other things that aren’t about your communication. So be assured that you’ll still receive outstanding services regardless of whether you step foot into our clinic rooms.

Ready to give it a try? You can easily reach us here.

Rebate and Payment options for speech therapy

How does payment work for Voice Science sessions? We’ve summarised the most common ways, but you can read more about this here.

Medicare

The Voice Science speech pathologists are registered Medicare service providers. If you have a chronic medical condition, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates which partially cover up to five speech pathology sessions annually.

You only need a referral from your GP under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan. Chat with your GP asap to see if you fit the eligibility criteria!

Private Health

Voice Science is a registered provider for private health rebates. Therefore, you may be able to access private health fund cover for your Speech Pathology sessions with us. Health funds cover diagnosable medical disorders and communication disorders such as stuttering, voice disorders and neurological impairments.

To know whether you can access this, check with your health care fund whether you are eligible for speech pathology extras.

NDIS

Are you an NDIS participant who is self- or plan-managed?

We provide tailored speech pathology services that target your specific NDIS plan goals. You’ll be able to access specialised communication support with us to make the most of your funding.

Want to know if Voice Science is the right fit for you?

Click here for a list of FAQs to give you an idea about what to expect from our NDIS speech therapy for adults.

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Our core communication service areas

English pronunciation clarification

Empowering individuals with English-speaking comfort and confidence is one of our core passion areas at Voice Science.

Our team of multilingual speech pathologists know that there is both a science and art to progressing English Pronunciation goals in an affirming manner, and we do that through a tried and tested method to pinpoint the exact bottlenecks to clear and effective communication.

Learn more about our specialised online pronunciation training by clicking the button below to take the next step in your English speaking.

Voice

There would be no Voice Science if Voice Therapy wasn’t part of our specific expertise! 😁

We provide voice therapy, remediation and management so that you can improve your vocal health and communication impact. The team at Voice Science works closely in all stages of vocal optimisation to ensure clear and consistent voicing patterns, whether in voice quality, acoustic output, vocal fatigue prevention, or voice health optimisation.

Knowing the exacts of voice care can be confusing, so we’ve included everything you’ll need to start your voice journey with us. Find more information on our dedicated page by clicking the button below.

Social Communication

Social communication skills can be complex and nuanced. That’s why we’ve dedicated our efforts to supporting and empowering adults in navigating social relationships through personalised communication tools.

First, we complete an in-depth evaluation of your current communication skills against the specific environments you find yourself in. Then we work closely with you to implement affirming strategies to enhance your participation and comfort in these social settings.

To learn more about what a social communication assessment or session looks like at Voice Science, click the button below.

Stuttering/Cluttering

The team at Voice Science are proud to assist in adult stuttering and cluttering therapy. Our clinicians are trained to provide holistic fluency management by incorporating a blend of effective speech restructuring and powerful self-advocacy to boost overall communication comfort and impact.

We thoroughly assess your stuttering/cluttering behaviours with consideration of your unique communication situations so that you know exactly where to start. Then, expect personalised practice drills using fluency techniques in our stuttering or cluttering therapy programs to make lasting changes in your communication.

Interested to know how stuttering or cluttering therapy works at Voice Science? Find the specifics by clicking the button below for all speech fluency-related FAQs.

Lisp/ Speech Clarity

Fixing a lisp as an adult can be tricky! That’s why our team dedicate our efforts to precise sound production and speech clarity training unique to adults.

Given the wide variations in mouth movement errors, there is no one size fits all approach to lisp correction! As such, we complete a comprehensive audit into every sound of English and screen your clear communication needs so that you can receive accurate and up-to-date information about your current pronunciation. Once you know your exact speaking needs, your clinician will show you how to create the sound mechanically and implement them in meaningful communication contexts.

Learn more about our lisp reduction services by clicking the button below.

No idea where to begin or are you still wondering whether Voice Science is the team for you?

Not a problem.

You can easily reach out to us in many ways; start here!

Access positive and impactful speech therapy sessions for adults with Voice Science starting today. We're Australia’s dedicated adult speech pathology clinic and can’t wait to partner with you on your unique communication journey.

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