Phone: +61 (03) 5722 5555
Email: speech@nhw.org.au
Community Care Centre
4 – 12 Clark Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 4.30pm
If you or someone you know has communication and/or swallowing difficulties then a speech pathologist may be able to help. Our experienced team provide assessment and therapy services for a range of communication and/or swallowing disorders, including:
- Production of speech sounds – for example, difficulty pronouncing the sounds in words
- Understanding language – for example, difficulty following instructions or understanding questions
- Using language – for example, difficulty forming sentences or trouble finding words
- Voice quality – for example, trouble with your voice quality
- Dysfluency assistance – for example, stuttering behaviour
- Swallowing – for example, difficulty chewing, food getting stuck in your throat or coughing when eating and/or drinking.
More Information
This service can be accessed through:
- Northeast Health Wangaratta (inpatients)
- Community Care Centre
- Illoura Residential Aged Care
Referral forms are available:
- Paediatric Speech Pathology Referral Form (birth – school entry)
- Adult Speech Pathology Referral Form (over 18 years)
- Speech Pathology Outpatient Videofluoroscopy Referral Form
Cost: We offer both Government-funded and client-funded services. Fees are kept to the minimum amount and will vary between programs. Information regarding relevant fees will be provided to you individually.