Speech Pathology

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About Speech Pathology

Brightwater’s speech pathologist services focus on helping clients communicate successfully, using their own abilities to get their message across. This may include writing, drawing, pointing, or using gestures and body language. The goal for speech pathologist services is to help clients convey what they want and empower them to improve their quality of life. Speech pathologist services include: 

  • Techniques and treatments to decrease dysphagia
  • Mealtime management and equipment
  • Communication therapy and supports including augmentative and alternative communication.

What we do best

Brightwater’s Capacity Building Team provides support to people with complex disabilities so they can live as safely and independently as possible while working towards individual goals. They provide services to people who have an acquired or neurological disability, physical disability or psychosocial disability, including:

  • Acquired brain injury (ABI)
  • Stroke
  • Younger Onset Dementia (YOD)
  • Huntington’s disease
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Damage to the brain caused by substance misuse or disease
  • Mental health conditions and behaviours
  • Physical disability.
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How to get started

  Download Capacity Building Flyer

 

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Backed by research

Brightwater is the only WA disability services provider with a dedicated Research Centre. We collaborate with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of the lives of people we care for.

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The Brightwater Difference

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Thrive, connect & belong

We create communities where people connect and belong, thriving through progressive and responsive care.

Whether in your own home, or one of ours, we keep you connected to what matters most, in the communities you belong so you can thrive.

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Neurological specialists

As specialists in acquired and progressive neurological conditions we support people living with Brain Injuries, Dementia, and Huntington's Disease to reach their full potential. Designing bespoke programs and world leading homes including BrightRespite, Piara Waters Huntington's Disease and Oats Street brain rehabilitation, to provide innovative care and a pathway to greater independence.

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Responsibility for research

We are the only WA aged care and disability provider with a dedicated Research Centre – a hub of discovery and innovation, collaborating with national and international universities to find innovative solutions to improve the quality of lives of our clients.

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Not-for-profit since 1901

For over 100 years, we’ve been there for West Australians from all walks of life. With humble beginnings in Subiaco, today we provide services all across Perth.