Communicate Connect Speech Pathology

Communicate Connect Speech Pathology Communicate Connect focuses on ensuring safe mealtimes and on the communication skills of children and adults.

We are presenting professional development on adult dysphagia in the disability sector in 2025. We offer flexibility for appointments in that we are a mobile speech pathology practice as well as having professional clinic rooms. We are located in the centre of Belmont, located near cafes, Belmont baths, the waterfront, so why not make your appointment a day outing.

🧠 Complex Dysphagia PD: Choose the Right Strategy, One Bite at a Time! 🍽️We’re in the early stages of planning a profess...
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!

Creating a New Swallow Assessment Framework ✍️On the plane back from the SPA conference in Adelaide, I felt so inspired....
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. 👀

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

Feeling stuck with complex dysphagia cases? You're not alone.Working with clients who have complex disabilities can be c...
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

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

Our first team bonding day in 2025!😁✨The team enjoyed lunch after a very entertaining round of bowling. As you can see, ...
09/05/2025

Our first team bonding day in 2025!😁✨

The team enjoyed lunch after a very entertaining round of bowling. As you can see, the gutters were our biggest fans-- we visited them every frame!!👀

Grocery shopping isn’t just about healthy meals—it’s also a great chance to build your child’s language skills.Have your...
08/05/2025

Grocery shopping isn’t just about healthy meals—it’s also a great chance to build your child’s language skills.

Have your child help write the grocery list to practice sounding out words and build spelling skills.

As you shop, talk with your child about the names, colours, shapes, sizes, and textures of the items you choose. 🍞🍏 You will help expand their vocabulary and develop key concepts.

Encourage older children to read labels, compare items, and ask questions to build comprehension and critical thinking.

Everyday routines like this help children connect words to the world around them, laying the foundation for strong communication and literacy skills.

What other daily tasks spark conversation?

🌟 This week, our Speechies had the pleasure of doing training with the wonderful Alikki Russell from The Hummingbird Cen...
30/04/2025

🌟 This week, our Speechies had the pleasure of doing training with the wonderful Alikki Russell from The Hummingbird Centre! 🧠

A big thank you to Alikki for sharing her expertise and delivering such an engaging and insightful session. Our team walked away inspired, informed, and even more equipped to support our clients. 💬✨

📞 Meet Fiona B – The Friendly Face of CCSpeech! 🌼We’re thrilled to introduce Fiona B, our amazing receptionist here at C...
17/04/2025

📞 Meet Fiona B – The Friendly Face of CCSpeech! 🌼

We’re thrilled to introduce Fiona B, our amazing receptionist here at CCSpeech!

With over 35 years of experience in administration roles, Fiona brings a wealth of knowledge, professionalism, and warmth to our front desk. She’s the friendly voice on the phone and the welcoming face when you walk through the door — always ready to help with a smile.

Fiona is a natural when it comes to keeping our team organised and on track, making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes so our clients receive the best care possible.

Outside of work, Fiona loves spending time with her family, a good book, baking, camping , and overseas travel. ✈️📚🍰⛺

We’re so lucky to have her as part of the CCSpeech family!

🌟 Meet Our Allied Health Assistants! 🌟We’re so excited to have Abbie and India on the CCSpeech team!🎓 Abbie is a passion...
17/04/2025

🌟 Meet Our Allied Health Assistants! 🌟

We’re so excited to have Abbie and India on the CCSpeech team!

🎓 Abbie is a passionate 4th year Speech Pathology student who brings plenty of knowledge and warmth to her role.
📘 India is a bubbly and enthusiastic 2nd year Speech Pathology student who’s already making a wonderful impact.

As Allied Health Assistants (AHAs), Abbie and India work alongside our speech pathologists to provide consistent, high-quality support to our clients — and they’re both already much-loved members of the team!

When they’re not busy helping out in sessions, you’ll often find them enjoying their lunch breaks by the lake with the local ducks 🦆💚 — it’s one of their favourite spots to unwind!

We’re so lucky to have these two on board. Be sure to say hi if you see them around!

🌸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🌸CC Speech will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday, and will reopen on Tuesday, 22nd Apr...
11/04/2025

🌸 Holiday Hours Alert! 🌸

CC Speech will be closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday, and will reopen on Tuesday, 22nd April. We hope you all have a relaxing and joyful Easter break! 🐣💐

If you have any urgent inquiries, feel free to reach out, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we’re back in action.

Enjoy the long weekend! ✨

👋 Meet Ivania – one of our amazing speech pathologists here at CC Speech!Ivania graduated with honours from the Universi...
11/04/2025

👋 Meet Ivania – one of our amazing speech pathologists here at CC Speech!

Ivania graduated with honours from the University of Newcastle in 2020 and was awarded the prestigious University Medal for academic excellence 🎓✨ Since then, she’s been working in the NDIS space, combining her strong clinical knowledge with a person-centred approach to support people of all ages with their communication and swallowing goals.

She has a special interest in complex dysphagia, neurological disorders, and voice therapy—and absolutely loves the variety of participants she gets to work with every day 💬💙
When she’s not at work, you’ll likely find Ivania on stage in a local musical theatre production, playing piano, or spending quality time with her family 🎭🎹👨‍👩‍👧

We’re so lucky to have her on the team!! Ivania has amazing analytical skills in dysphagia to ensure you are on the safest meal plan.

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