Speech pathology

Speech pathologists help people with communication and swallowing problems. Learn more about speech pathologists, what they do and how they can help.

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Speech problems

Speech problems often arise during childhood, but they can affect people of all ages. Learn more about common speech problems here.

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Allied health

Allied health practitioners are trained professionals who are not doctors, dentists or nurses. Learn more about what these professionals do here.

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Aphasia

Aphasia is a brain condition that involves difficulty with language and speech. A speech pathologist can help people with aphasia. Learn more.

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Stuttering

Stuttering is a speech disorder that affects the flow of speech. Learn about the treatments and programs to help improve your speech.

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Laryngectomy

A laryngectomy is surgery to remove the larynx, most often because of a cancer of the larynx. Either the whole or a part of the larynx can be removed.

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Apraxia of speech

Apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes it difficult to move your mouth to produce sounds and words. Find out how a speech therapist can help.

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Dysarthria

Dysarthria is when muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn about causes, symptoms and management.

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Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)

Find out about the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), when to see your doctor and how this problem can be treated.

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Australia’s healthcare system

The Australian healthcare system can sometimes seem confusing. Learn more about the types of services available, and how you can access them.

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Tracheostomy

A tracheostomy is a small surgical opening in your neck that allows you to breathe through your throat instead of your nose and mouth.

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Malnutrition

Malnutrition is when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients needed to maintain healthy body function. Learn the risks and treatment.

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Speech development in children

Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.

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Stroke rehabilitation

Stroke rehabilitation helps the brain to relearn skills that have been affected. Learn about the most common problems and types of rehabilitation.

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Cleft lip and cleft palate

Cleft lip or palate happens when parts of the lip, upper jaw or roof of the mouth don't join properly early in pregnancy.

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Cochlear implant

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

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Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DMD, the most common muscular dystrophy in kids, causes gradual loss of muscle function, affecting everyday activity. Treatment may help daily life.

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Facial droop

Facial droop can cause your face to look asymmetrical (uneven). Moving your facial muscles may be difficult. Call 000 if you have a facial droop.

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Stroke

A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.

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Polyps

Polyps are growths on an organ in your body. Most are benign, but some may become malignant. Explore causes, diagnosis and prevention tips here.

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Motor neurone disease (MND)

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

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Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes reading and spelling difficult. Structured programs can help people learn to read and spell.

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Long COVID

Long COVID is the name given to the ongoing symptoms that you may get after having COVID-19. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatment.

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