Allied health and therapy
NDIS Speech Therapy for Adults
NDIS speech therapy helps adults communicate, and eat and drink safely, whether because of a stroke, brain injury, intellectual disability or a progressive condition. On Solotude, you can find independent speech pathologists who work with adults.
Last updated October 2026
What it can help with
- Aphasia and language difficulties after a stroke or brain injury
- Unclear speech, like dysarthria
- Voice and stuttering
- Swallowing difficulties
- Communication devices and other AAC
- Social communication, and training family and support workers
How sessions work
Your speech pathologist starts with an assessment, then sets goals with you. Sessions can happen at home, in the community, at work, in a clinic or by telehealth. A big part of good speech therapy is practice between sessions, so many speech pathologists also train your family or support workers to help.Who provides speech therapy for adults?
Speech therapy is provided by speech pathologists. Some specialise in adult neurological conditions, like stroke, brain injury or motor neurone disease, so ask about their experience with needs like yours.Speech pathologists
Assess and treat communication and swallowing difficulties, and set up communication devices. About NDIS speech pathologists · Speech pathologists in SydneyHow much does NDIS speech therapy for adults cost?
Therapy is usually paid from your Capacity Building budget, under Improved Daily Living. The NDIS sets an hourly price limit for each type of therapy, and it applies to time spent on assessments, sessions and writing reports. Therapists can usually also claim some travel time to come to you. Your plan funds speech therapy where it relates to your disability. Some speech pathologists offer telehealth, which can save on travel costs. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile, so you know the cost before you message them. For current price limits, check the official NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.Finding speech therapy for adults on Solotude
- Create a free account. It takes a couple of minutes and you don’t need your NDIS number. Create a free account
- Search for speech pathologists by your suburb, the days you need and the support you’re after.
- Read profiles and see exactly what Solotude has checked for each provider.
- Message providers directly. Your phone and email stay private until you choose to share them.
- Agree the support and the price in a service agreement between the two of you.
Frequently asked questions
What does NDIS speech therapy for adults cover?
It covers assessment and therapy for communication and swallowing difficulties related to your disability, including AAC and training for the people who support you.Does the NDIS or Medicare pay for speech therapy after a stroke?
It depends. Straight after a stroke, rehabilitation is usually part of the health system. If you have ongoing disability from the stroke and you’re an NDIS participant, the NDIS may fund speech therapy that helps with daily life. Medicare also gives rebates for a limited number of allied health sessions each year through a GP plan.How much does NDIS speech therapy for adults cost?
Speech pathologists charge by the hour, within the NDIS price limit for therapy. Every provider on Solotude shows their rate on their profile.Can speech therapy be delivered via telehealth?
Yes. Many speech pathologists offer telehealth, and it works well for many adults, especially for language therapy and follow-up sessions.Does it cover swallowing difficulties?
Yes. Speech pathologists assess and treat swallowing difficulties. See our page on swallowing and mealtime support.Related services
