Speech pathology

Speech pathologists are experts in the assessment, diagnosis and management of problems relating to communication, swallowing and voice.

What we do

Speech pathologists can help people communicate, or when they have trouble eating and drinking. They help people when they have trouble understanding and talking with other others. They help with reading, spelling and using technology or other ways to communicate.

Speech pathologists also help people who have trouble swallowing, which can make eating and drinking difficult or unsafe.

Our Speech Pathology Services include:

Who would benefit from this service?

Children from birth to preschool age who have swallowing or communication needs such as:

Delayed or disordered speech sound development
Delayed or disordered language development
Stuttering
Voice difficulties
Pragmatic/social language delays or differences
Fussy Eating (SOS Clinic)

This service is not a multidisciplinary or “Early Intervention” program. School aged children can access this service if they have a Team Care Arrangement from their GP for the number of sessions allocated.

Who would benefit from this service?

Children who have communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, pragmatic language (social language) fluency and voice
Adults who are having difficulties with eating and drinking, speaking, understanding and reading or writing, following a recent or past neurological event

Speech Pathologists are also involved in providing services within the hospital including inpatient wards and residential aged care supporting patients and residents with swallowing difficulties.

Fees: There may be a fee for our services as per our fees policy. NDIS participants will be charged as per the pricing guidelines.

For more information about Speech Pathology contact Leongatha Hospital;

Phone: (03) 5654 2737
Email: gateway@gshs.com.au.

How to access this service

If you are under 65 years old, referrals can be made by service providers (GP, shire council, other health professionals, kinder teachers, teachers, maternal child health nurse, or paediatrician). You can also self-refer by contacting our intake team directly.

Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows:

Phone:
(03) 5654 2737

Email:
gateway@gshs.com.au

Fax:
(03) 5667 5634

Address:
Gateway Intake Service
Leongatha Hospital
Private Bag 13
Leongatha, 3953

If you are over 65 years old, you need to be referred through My Aged Care. You can contact My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 and ask to be referred to Bayside Health Regional Care Group (Formerly Gippsland Southern Health Service).

What to bring

Every time you come:

Medicare card
Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
Medicines you need to take while you are here
List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment:

Your appointment letter
Any special items listed on your letter
TAC or WorkCover claim number (if relevant)

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

Leongatha Hospital

Address

66 Koonwarra Rd
Leongatha VIC VIC 3953

Get directions

Phone

(03) 5654 2737

gateway@gshs.com.au

Opening hours

Monday to Friday
(except public holidays)
8:30am - 5:00pm