Communicate Connect Speech Pathology

08/04/2026

The dangers of sandwiches and especially peanut butter sandwiches

Peanut butter sandwiches pose a significant choking risk, particularly for children under four and elderly adults with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia), due to the thick, sticky, and pasty texture that can obstruct airways

I have had experience with clients choking on peanut butter sandwiches. There is a solution. This will be presented.

08/04/2026

Assessment Protocol coming soon - with no University specific subject in this area, it is a common theme and certainly something I struggled with in my early career. I am now fortunate enough to pass on my 30 years of experience in this area to support you.

16/01/2026

Hi everyone! 👋 My name is Eduardo, but I go by Eddy 😊 I’m a speech pathologist, and from 2026 I’ll be joining the Communicate Connect Speech team! 🎉🗣️
I have 8 years of experience as a speech pathologist overseas, working with people with swallowing and communication challenges 🗣️🍽️. While re-accrediting in Australia, I worked with an NDIS service provider supporting young adults with autism to build skills and gain employment 🌱💼.

I’m passionate about supporting people to achieve the best quality of life possible ❤️, collaborating closely with their support teams 🤝, advocating for communication rights 🗨️✊, and supporting neurodiversity 🧠🌈.

I’m really looking forward to meeting you all and making 2026 the best year yet! 🚀✨

Cheers,
Eddy

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

🌟Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!!🌟
Last night the CC Speech team gathered to celebrate each others' efforts and accomplishments throughout the year. Sadly, we bid farewell to Madonna after more than 6 years. She has brought countless smiles and energy to the team and was always reliable and inspirational in her practice. She will be missed!
We're also grateful to have welcomed some new faces to the team this year who have brought new knowledge, skillbases and kindness with them. We're so excited for the new year to come!

14/11/2025

Male speech pathologist joining the team next week!

CC Speech is excited to welcome a new experienced speech pathologist to our team. Look forward to meeting him soon!

14/11/2025

Farewell to Fiona B!
We recently said farewell to our lovely receptionist, Fiona. We have and will miss her, and we wish her the best on her journey ahead!

Not to worry, however, as we have a kind and organised receptionist who has just joined the team. Please look forward to meeting Amanda soon, if you haven't already!

20/06/2025

🧠 Complex Dysphagia PD: Choose the Right Strategy, One Bite at a Time! 🍽️

We’re in the early stages of planning a professional development session focused on practical, evidence-based dysphagia intervention—designed to help you confidently choose the right strategy for your clients with complex disability.

Before we dive in, we’d love to know:

Are you interested? What would you want to learn?

Drop a comment or send us a message if this sounds like something you'd attend—we’re shaping the content around what matters most to YOU!

20/06/2025

Creating a New Swallow Assessment Framework ✍️

On the plane back from the SPA conference in Adelaide, I felt so inspired. It hit me just how many speech pathologists across Australia are supporting clients with complex swallowing needs — often without enough guidance or resources.

For clients with severe disabilities, dysphagia can be a huge part of their health journey. But let’s be honest: this population is often glossed over at uni, and once you’re out practicing, there’s no clear “how-to” guide to follow. The research? Still a bit of a blind spot.

So the question is: how do we ensure evidence-based practice in a space where the evidence is limited or emerging?

After nearly 30 years working with clients with complex dysphagia, I’ve seen and learned so much — and now, it’s time to give back.

Somewhere mid-flight, I opened my laptop and started writing. I’m building a swallow assessment framework tailored to clients with complex disability — something practical, experience-informed, and grounded in clinical reasoning.

It’s still in the works, but I’m excited to share more soon.

Like this page to stay tuned. 👀

20/06/2025

🎉 Happy (early) 50th to Fiona Ann! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating a big milestone — our amazing boss is turning 50!

Thanks for your leadership, mentorship, and sense of humor through the years. Wishing you health, happiness, and a great year ahead. You deserve it!

06/06/2025

Feeling stuck with complex dysphagia cases? You're not alone.

Working with clients who have complex disabilities can be challenging. Every presentation is different, and often, the textbooks don’t have the answers.

Our experienced speech pathologists, Fiona Ann and Ivania, are now offering mentoring in complex dysphagia and disability, including support with:

- Dysphagia in complex presentations

- Mealtimes and mental health

- Enteral feeding

- Risk feeding

- Saliva management

- Navigating interdisciplinary teams as an SP

If you’re looking to build confidence and clinical reasoning in this specialised area, get in touch – Fiona Ann and Ivania are now accepting enquiries.

Email us at reception@ccspeech.com.au

22/05/2025

Our office is closed today due to weather hazards. Please email us or leave a voicemail and we will get back to you.