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Information about the condition dyspraxia, or difficulty producing speech, types of dyspraxia, who can help and what family/friends can do to help

01 Jan 2017... There is a range of healthcare professionals who help manage arthritis, and this sheet outlines what each member of the healthcare team does and how to find them. It also includes tips on being prepared for and getting the most from a visit to a health professional.

This Auslan resource was created by physiotherapy students from The University of Melbourne as part of the Health Promotion Project 'Deaf Awareness and Physiotherapy' in collaboration with Deaf Victoria.

Information about the condition dysarthria or slurred speech, how to manage this condition and the therapies to treat it.

List of safe swallowing strategies

01 Apr 2023... Easy Read resource. Dementia is when a disease causes changes in the brain. It often affects communication and daily life.

People with mental health needs often have communication and swallowing difficulties. In fact, people with communication and swallowing difficulties are more likely to experience mental ill-health. Speech pathologists help with communication and swallowing. They are an essential part of the mental health care team.

01 Apr 2023... Ageing is a normal process that changes your abilities throughout life. Ageing changes how you communicate. Conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s do not happen to everyone who is elderly. Disease processes in the brain cause these conditions.

Stuttering affects the flow and ease of talking. People who stutter can have a hard time communicating. They might become more anxious about speaking. We still don’t know what causes stuttering. However, we know a lot about what happens when people stutter, how it affects them, and how to help them. Speech pathologists can help people who stutter.

This fact sheet is available in Easy Read and Dari and explains how language is fundamental to a baby’s development.

60% of people who have had a stroke will develop a swallowing difficulty (dysphagia), while around 20% will have difficulty using speech. A further 30% of all people who have had a stroke will have difficulty articulating ideas or comprehending written or spoken language (aphasia).

Information about the condition Dysphasia, or difficulties with understanding and talking', types of dysphasia and who can help.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) is when a person uses something other than speech to communicate. They might use body movements or gestures. They might use sign language or a computer or device. They might use communication books or other printed material.

Information about the condition dysphagia or difficulty swallowing, what the signs are, who can help and strategies for managing this condition.