Home Care Speech Pathology Services
With Vivir Healthcare’s home care speech pathology service, you will get comfort in knowing our speech pathologists will travel to you so you can focus on what truly matters: your well-being.
Vivir’s home care speech pathology services is available to older adults. Whether you are seeking personalised care to help manage swallowing difficulties like dysphagia, a communication assessment, or the utlisation of assistive communication technology, our speech pathologists will help you to gain ownership of your own swallowing and communication. Our home care speech pathology service can be conveniently accessed through your Home Care Package, private health insurance, or private funding.
Why choose Vivir's home care speech pathology services?
Home care speech pathology allows you to access professional assessment, therapy, and support in the comfort of your own home. At Vivir, our experienced speech pathologists deliver personalised, evidence-informed care to help you maintain communication, confidence, independence, and safe swallowing in your everyday environment.
Benefits of our home care speech pathology services
What our home care speech pathologists provide
When you engage with our home care speech pathologists, you can expect to receive a service that covers:
- Communication assessments
- Food aversion assessment and intervention
- Improving the clarity of speech
- International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) reviews
- Key Word Sign Language
- Managing coughing, choking or difficulty chewing
- Non-verbal communication
- Social skills
- Swallowing assessments
- Utilisation of assistive technology
- Visual aids and communication tools
Where are our home care speech pathologists located?
Our home care speech pathologists are located in:
NSW
- Bella Vista
- Oatley
- Baulkham Hills
- Ashfield
- Schofields
QLD
- New Farm
VIC
- Dandenong North
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Home care speech pathology referral form
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Home care speech pathology services FAQs
What is home care speech pathology?
Home care speech pathology provides assessment, therapy, and support for communication and swallowing difficulties in the comfort of your own home. A speech pathologist visits you directly, making it easier to access care in a familiar environment.
Who can benefit from home care speech pathology?
Home care speech pathology can support people experiencing communication, speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, or swallowing difficulties. Services are commonly accessed by older adults, people living with neurological conditions, and individuals recovering from illness or injury.
What conditions can a home care speech pathologist help with?
Our speech pathologists can support people living with stroke, dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), dementia, Parkinson's disease, neurological conditions, voice disorders, and other communication challenges.
What happens during a home care speech pathology appointment?
Your speech pathologist will assess your needs, discuss your goals, and develop a personalised therapy plan. Recommendations and therapy activities are tailored to your home environment and daily routine.
Can family members or carers be involved in appointments?
Yes. Family members, carers, and support workers are encouraged to participate where appropriate. We provide education and practical strategies to help support communication and swallowing goals between visits.
What is dysphagia, and how can speech pathology help?
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing food, fluids, or medication. A Speech Pathologist can assess swallowing function and provide recommendations, exercises, and strategies to support safer eating and drinking.
Do I need a referral for home care speech pathology?
In many cases, you can access home care speech pathology services without a referral. However, some funding programs or health insurance providers may require supporting documentation.
Is home care speech pathology available through Home Care Packages?
Yes. Home care speech pathology services may be funded through Home Care Packages (HCP), the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), private health insurance, or private payment arrangements, depending on eligibility.
How often will I need speech pathology appointments?
The frequency of appointments depends on your individual needs, goals, and clinical recommendations. Your Speech Pathologist will discuss a suitable therapy plan with you.
Why choose home care speech pathology instead of attending a clinic?
Home care speech pathology offers convenience, reduces the need for travel, and allows therapy to be delivered in the environment where communication and swallowing skills are used every day. This can help make recommendations more practical and relevant to your daily life.
How do I get started with home care speech pathology?
Getting started is simple. Contact our team to discuss your needs, funding options, and location, and we'll help arrange a suitable home care speech pathology service for you.
Are home care speech pathology services available in residential aged care?
Yes. Our speech pathologists can provide assessments, therapy, and swallowing support for residents living in residential aged care homes, working collaboratively with care staff and families.
