Speech Pathology
Communication is fundamental to independence, relationships, self-determination and quality of life.
Difficulties with expressive language, receptive language, social communication and comprehension are among the most common and most overlooked contributors to frustration, distress and reduced participation.
When a person is unable to effectively communicate their needs, understand information presented to them, express preferences, or participate in decisions that affect their life, the impact can extend far beyond communication itself. These challenges can contribute to social isolation, reduced independence, emotional distress and behaviours of concern.
Our Speech Pathologists work collaboratively with participants, families and support teams to improve communication, understanding and participation across all areas of life. We recognise that communication looks different for every person and support participants to access the tools, strategies and environments that allow them to communicate in ways that are meaningful and effective for them.
This work also supports fundamental rights and access, including being involved in personal decision-making, understanding services and supports, expressing preferences, and receiving information in formats that are genuinely accessible and usable.
What We Deliver
Functional, social and cognitive
communication assessments
Expressive and receptive language
assessment and intervention
Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessment, implementation and review
Communication support plans
and communication profiles
Communication partner training for
families, support workers and care teams
Easy Read and accessible document
development and translation
Emotional literacy and emotional
communication development
Social communication
skill development
Mealtime communication and
participation support
Capacity building for participants,
families and support teams
Collaborative multidisciplinary
assessment and intervention
Journey Supports has experience supporting participants with complex behavioural, psychosocial and forensic presentations, working collaboratively alongside Behaviour Support Practitioners, Occupational Therapists and other professionals to deliver integrated, person-centred supports.
A Coordinated,
Multidisciplinary Team
Where a participant requires more than one of our services, our practitioners work together rather than in isolation. We share information, align goals and develop coordinated strategies that provide consistency across the participant’s support network.
This integrated approach reduces the burden on participants, families and support coordinators who might otherwise be required to navigate multiple disconnected services. By working collaboratively, we ensure support remains coordinated, responsive and focused on achieving meaningful outcomes that improve quality of life.