Online · Telehealth Speech Pathologist
Teena
Senior Speech Therapist
Teena helps people find their voice, build confidence and celebrate progress through creative, collaborative telehealth Speech Pathology.
Speech Pathology
Adult Speech Pathology online when the goals, technology and support context fit telehealth.
If you are checking whether online Speech Pathology could work for yourself or someone you support, call and talk through the communication goals, location and support setup first.
- Talk through whether online support is the right fit first
- Technology, support person and clinical context are checked before the next step
- Avanti confirms when in-person care is the better option
Clinicians
Meet the clinicians for Adult Speech Pathology.
Start with the people behind the service. Avanti publishes approved profiles here as clinician bios and photos are supplied.
Who this is for
Adults, families, carers and referrers in regional areas who want to ask whether Speech Pathology support can be provided online.
Avanti confirms whether it is the right service, which funding may apply, where sessions can happen, and what to do next.
- Goals, current supports and referral context checked before the next step
- A carer or support person can join when useful and agreed
- Face-to-face or other options discussed when online delivery is not suitable
What telehealth can look like
A clear setup before the first online session.
A suitable adult session may include structured conversation, guided communication activities and strategy review, with a support person involved when useful and agreed. Not every person or session is suitable for telehealth, so Avanti checks the details before confirming an appointment.
Before the session
Check the technology and support
A private space, reliable internet and a device with a camera and microphone are useful. Avanti will explain whether another person should be available.
During the session
Follow a guided online appointment
The Speech Pathologist can guide conversation or activities by video and adjust the pace and format to the agreed session plan.
Suitability first
Use the setting that fits
If the clinician needs a different type of observation, equipment or in-person support, Avanti will explain another appropriate next step.
Start with an enquiry. Share the postcode, age, communication goal, technology and support available, and Avanti will check the most appropriate setting.
What to send first
One message, fewer phone calls - what to include.
Share the person’s age, postcode, communication goal, available technology and support, plus funding or referral details if available.
- Age, postcode and communication goal
- Technology, privacy and support available for a video appointment
- Funding, referral, current supports or reports if available
Questions
Adult Telehealth Speech questions
Yes. Include your relationship to the person, their location, the communication goal, current supports and any referral or funding details already available.
Sometimes. Avanti will discuss whether a support person would be useful and confirm the person’s preference before the appointment setting is finalised.
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 adult telehealth
Share the person’s age, postcode, communication goal, available technology and support, plus funding or referral details if available.
Adult Speech Pathology
Share the communication goal, location and current supports so Avanti can check whether an adult online session is suitable.
1
Tell Avanti what's going on. Who needs support, where, and the main concern - in your own words.
2
Avanti comes back to you. The team confirms the right service, clinician and funding option before any appointment is set.
3
You decide. Asking doesn't commit you to anything.
Useful details
- Age, postcode and communication goal
- Technology, privacy and support available for a video appointment
- Funding, referral, current supports or reports if available