When communication or mealtimes change in later life, Speech Pathology can help you understand why.
Aged Care Speech Pathology starts when communication, eating, drinking or care routines change. Avanti confirms whether speech pathology is the right service.
Who this is for
Older people and families noticing changes in communication, meals or swallowing.
Avanti confirms whether it is the right service, which funding may apply, where sessions can happen, and what to do next.
- Communication and swallowing concerns
- Aged care context
- Funding and where sessions happen checked early
Share what changed with communication or mealtimes and Avanti checks whether Speech Pathology is the right service. Use the form near the bottom of the page and Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option and next step with you.
What to send first
One message, fewer phone calls - what to include.
Mention what changed, the person’s suburb, who is enquiring, and any aged-care coordinator or referral details.
- Current living situation and suburb
- What changed with communication, meals, or care routines
- Aged-care funding, coordinator, or referral details
Questions
Aged Care SP questions
Start with an enquiry. Avanti will confirm the service, location, funding option, and whether an appointment or class is the right next step. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Many people use NDIS, a Medicare referral, DVA, WorkCover, aged-care funding or private funds. Which applies depends on your situation and the service - tell Avanti what you have and they'll confirm it with you.
Fees depend on the service and your funding pathway. Tell Avanti your funding type in the enquiry and they'll explain the relevant costs up front.
Next step
Ask about aged care Speech Pathology
Mention what changed, the person’s suburb, who is enquiring, and any aged-care coordinator or referral details.
Aged Care Speech Pathology
Share what changed with communication or mealtimes and Avanti checks whether Speech Pathology is the right service.
Tell Avanti what's going on. Who needs support, where, and the main concern - in your own words.
Avanti comes back to you. The team confirms the right service, clinician and funding option before any appointment is set.
You decide. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
- Current living situation and suburb
- What changed with communication, meals, or care routines
- Aged-care funding, coordinator, or referral details
Asking does not commit you to anything. Avanti uses your details only to respond to this enquiry or referral.