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Registered NDIS Provider

NDIS Speech Therapy Clearer, Confident for Communication

Speech pathology for children, teens and adults in clinic at Campsie, at home across Sydney, or via telehealth.

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No Waitlist
Sydney + Telehealth 

15 min

Immediate support
No waitlist

Why Us

Why Sydney Families Choose Affective Care

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Immediate Appointments

We accept speech therapy referrals now, with immediate appointments so support starts sooner.

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Communication First

Support for speech, language, social skills and safe swallowing, built around real life.

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Multidisciplinary Team

Speech alongside OT, psychology and behaviour support for joined-up care.

Support for Children, Adults and Older Adults

Flexible Access

Clinic at Campsie, home and school visits across Sydney, or telehealth Australia-wide.

THE PSYCHOLOGY-LED DIFFERENCE

How Speech Therapy Works From Assessment to Everyday Confidence

We start by understanding how the participant communicates and eats, then assess, plan and build skills, working with family and support teams so progress shows up in everyday life.

Assess: We look at communication, language and swallowing in everyday situations.

Plan & Build: Targeted therapy and tools like AAC, with coaching for family and support workers.

Review: We track progress and adjust goals as skills and needs change. 

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WHO WE SUPPORT

Speech Therapy for Communication and Swallowing

Speech therapy may help children, teens and adults living with disability to communicate, connect and eat safely, at home, school, work and in the community.

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Autism

Support for communication, social skills, language and using AAC where helpful.

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Speech Sound Delays

Help with articulation and clear speech so the child is understood more easily.

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Language Delay

Building understanding and use of language; words, sentences and conversation.

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Stuttering / Fluency

Strategies to support smoother, more confident speech for children and adults.

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Swallowing (Dysphagia)

Mealtime assessments and safe swallowing strategies to reduce risk at meals.

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AAC Users

Setting up and building skills with communication devices and aids.

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Acquired Brain Injury

Rebuilding speech, language and swallowing after stroke or brain injury.

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Intellectual Disability

Functional communication for everyday needs, choices and relationships.

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Voice & Social Skills

Support for voice, social communication and confident interaction.

Built on trust & professional standards

The Credentials, in Plain Terms

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Rita Dagher
Registered Psychologist • CEO

A psychology-led, multidisciplinary team with speech pathology built in.

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NDIS-registered provider delivering supports under the NDIS Practice Standards.

Certified Practising members of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).

Multidisciplinary team: speech, OT, psychology and behaviour support.

Experienced with communication, AAC and mealtime (dysphagia) support.

OUR HAPPY PARTICIPANTS

Real Words. Real Confidence. Real Life.

What we help with

Speech Therapy That Goes Beyond Words

From first words to safe meals, we support communication and swallowing in ways that fit everyday life.

Speech & Articulation

Help with speech sounds and clarity so the participant is understood more easily.

Language Development

Building understanding and use of words, sentences and conversation.

Swallowing & Mealtimes

Dysphagia assessments and safe swallowing and mealtime strategies.

AAC & Communication Aids

Setting up communication devices and building skills to use them every day.

Social Communication

Support for conversation, interaction and connecting with others.

Fluency & Voice

Strategies for stuttering, fluency and voice across daily settings.

Higher-Needs Support
Confident with complex communication and swallowing.
SPEECH COVERAGE

Across Sydney
and Via Telehealth

Our speech pathologists come to you at home, school or in the community.

Inner West (Campsie)
Greater Sydney
ALSO AVAILABLE IN TELEHEALTH

Not sure if we cover your suburb?

We offer in-clinic, home and school visits across Sydney, plus secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.

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About / Our Commitment

Affective Care helps people be heard, understood and safe at mealtimes. Our speech therapy is practical, goal-led and emotionally-centred, working with the whole support network so progress lasts in everyday life.

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Your Choice: In-Person or Telehealth Support

We understand flexibility matters for busy families and teams.

  • In-clinic at Campsie, or home and school visits across Sydney.
  • Secure telehealth anywhere in Australia, ideal for rural and remote participants.
  • The same evidence-based speech pathology either way.
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NDIS Funding for Speech Therapy

  • Speech therapy is usually funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living (therapy supports).
  • Funding can cover assessments, therapy sessions, AAC support, reports and reviews.
  • Not sure it’s in your plan? We’ll help you check and request it at your next plan review.
How it works

Getting Started is Simple

Three steps from first enquiry to clearer communication and safer meals.

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Referral / Enquiry

You, your family or your support coordinator contact us to discuss speech therapy and funding.

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Assessment & Goals

We assess communication and swallowing, then agree a person-centred therapy plan.

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Therapy & Review

We build skills and tools, then review progress as goals and needs change.

Ready to Start Speech Therapy in Sydney?

Whether you’re a participant, family member, support coordinator or provider, we make speech therapy referrals simple. We’ll confirm goals, appointment options and funding, then get started.

Fill in our short referral form or call us, we respond quickly and accept new participants now.

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Families & Participants

Help Your Loved One be Heard and Understood

We take time to understand how the participant communicates and eats, then build therapy and tools that work in real life, with you involved every step of the way.

  • Therapy at home, school or in clinic, your choice
  • AAC setup and safe-mealtime strategies
  • Support for the whole family, not just the participant
Support Coordinators and Providers

A Responsive Speech Partner for Your Participants

Refer with confidence. We offer immediate appointments, clear reports, NDIS-aware documentation and regular updates, so your participants get speech support without long waits.

  • Immediate appointments and fast turnaround
  • Communication and dysphagia reports for plan reviews
  • Collaborative care with OT, psychology and PBS
We're ready when you are

Want Clearer Communication and Safer Meals?

Let’s help the participant communicate, connect and eat with confidence. Talk to our team today, immediate appointments, no waitlist.

Mon–Fri · 9am – 5pm · No waitlist

FAQ

NDIS Speech Therapy: Common Questions

Speech therapy (speech pathology) helps people communicate and eat safely. It supports speech, language, social skills, voice and swallowing for children, teens and adults.

Often, yes. Speech therapy is usually funded under Capacity Building: Improved Daily Living. It can cover assessment, therapy, AAC support, reports and reviews. We can help you check your plan. 

It can support children, teens and adults living with disability who have communication, language, social, voice or swallowing needs at home, school, work or in the community.

AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) includes tools like communication boards, symbols and devices that help people communicate when speech alone isn’t enough. We assess, set up and build skills.

Yes. Our speech pathologists assess swallowing (dysphagia) and create safe mealtime strategies to reduce risk and support comfortable, enjoyable meals.

Yes. You can access speech therapy in our Campsie clinic, through home and school visits across Sydney, or via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.

There’s no waitlist. We’re accepting referrals now with immediate appointments. Call 1300 615 193 or make a referral and we’ll discuss next steps.

Yes. We provide child-friendly therapy for speech sounds, language, social skills and early communication, working closely with families and schools.

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