Cairns Speech Pathology Clinic

17/12/2021

The team at Cairns Speech Pathology wishes all our families a safe and happy Christmas. Hoping you can spend time with loved ones.
We will re open on 12th January.
Annette

08/09/2021

Ernest has worked so hard improving his speech and language! Today was his last day. We will miss his smiling face

08/09/2021

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society.

Despite progress made, literacy challenges persist with at least 773 million young people and adults lacking basic literacy skills today.

The theme for International Literacy Day 2021 is “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: narrowing the digital divide”.

30/08/2021

Get reading to those kiddos!

28/08/2021

Communication, by definition, involves at least two people. It is important that everyone understands that communication is more than speech.

Australians with communication difficulties communicate with others using a variety of means, including word-based or picture-based communication boards or books, sign and gesture, and spelling.

Technology is playing a growing and vital role in keeping Australians with communication difficulties engaged with their family, friends and those in their community.

27/08/2021

You don't need a referral to see a speech pathologist! Speak with your GP, child health nurse, or use the "Find a Speech Pathologist" search on the Speech Pathology Australia website.

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/find

26/08/2021

Only 38 per cent of Australians with communication disability are participating in the workforce, compared to 80 per cent of people without communication disability.

People with communication disability are also less likely to have a non-school qualification (42 per cent), than those without communication disability (61 per cent).

Communication, by definition, involves at least two people. It is important that everyone understands that communication is more than speech.

25/08/2021

Communication is a basic human right. It is fundamental to person’s ability to participate fully in the social, educational, economic and sporting aspects of our community.

Many Australians with communication disability cannot maximise educational, health and social outcomes, without the intervention of a speech pathologist.

24/08/2021

There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. Speech pathologists work to ensure that communications is everyone’s right.

In Australia today, communication disability remains largely invisible. Unseen and out-of-sight.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the challenges faced by Australians with communication disability.

That’s why during Speech Pathology Week, from 22-28 August, the week’s theme is "Communication is everyone’s right."

22/08/2021

Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologists with the 1.2 million Australians who have a communication disability. The theme for Speech Pathology Week in 2021 is: Communication is everyone's right.

16/08/2021

This is a great way to think about how your child p,Amy’s

This is the second blog in our new series about what play is and its importance.

12/08/2021

Red Nose Australia provides resources and support to grieving families and save little lives. Today they invite everyone to get silly for a serous cause to raise vital funds