Speech and Feeding Centre
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About Speech and Feeding Centre
Speech and Feeding Centre is a speech therapy service located in Sydney that provides services for children and adults of all ages who have swallow, speech, language, and literacy difficulties. Our experienced and compassionate speech pathologists are committed to providing professional services to our clients in order for them to receive the best possible care.
What's offered
Telehealth sessions
Home or school visits
Services provided
Speech and Feeding Centre lists
- Communication Therapy
- Therapy for slurred or imprecise speech, strained or tired voice, word-finding difficulties, difficulty understanding others, and alternative & augmentative communication (AAC).
- Swallowing & Feeding Therapy
- Comprehensive therapy program for difficulty chewing, coughing or throat clearing during meals, avoiding certain foods or fluids, sensation of food/drinks stuck in throat, fussy feeding, and breastfeeding or bottle feeding difficulties.
- Assessments
- Professional assessment services for speech, language, swallowing, and feeding difficulties.
- Intervention Plans
- Customized intervention planning services tailored to client needs.
- Consultation Services
- Professional consultation services for speech pathology concerns.
Get to know Speech and Feeding Centre
From Speech and Feeding Centre's website.
Our approach
The Speech and Feeding Centre's approach is grounded in evidence-based care tailored to each child's individual needs. Speech pathologists work closely with children and families to develop personalised therapy plans, focusing on building skills and confidence in communication, swallowing and feeding. Sessions are collaborative, with therapists discovering engaging strategies and activities suited to each child, whether addressing speech clarity, language skills, feeding difficulties or other challenges. The team emphasises creating a welcoming, supportive therapy space where children feel confident and eager to learn. This person-centred approach recognises that every child's journey is unique and therapy is designed to be meaningful and enjoyable.
Working with families
The Speech and Feeding Centre strongly believes in working together with families, doctors and other therapists to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach. Speech pathologists work collaboratively with parents and carers throughout assessment and intervention, involving them in developing tailored treatment goals and strategies. Families are supported in creating positive mealtime experiences and are trained on how to reinforce therapy strategies at home, making meals and snacks easier for everyone. The team communicates regularly with families to ensure therapy is meeting your child's needs and priorities. This partnership approach recognises that parents and carers are essential to your child's progress and outcomes.
Meet the team
The Speech and Feeding Centre is led by four Certified Practising Speech Pathologists, all registered members of Speech Pathology Australia. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Speech, Hearing and Language Sciences from Macquarie University and a Master's in Speech Pathology from UTS, with extensive experience in complex communication needs, AAC and feeding difficulties. Tara completed a Master of Speech Pathology from UTS and brings expertise in community-based care, swallowing disorders, voice training and neurodivergent adolescents. Cecilia graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Speech Pathology and specialises in early language development, literacy and speech sound disorders. Maddison holds qualifications from Macquarie University and UTS, with particular expertise in AAC systems and supporting toddlers to young adults across diverse needs. All team members are committed to evidence-based, person-centred practice.
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