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Neurological Rehabilitation · Telehealth Australia-wide

Specialist speech pathology for neurological conditions.

When communication or swallowing is affected by stroke, brain injury or neurological disease, expertise matters. Hunter Neuro Speech Pathology delivers specialist, evidence-based rehabilitation — via telehealth anywhere in Australia, and in person across Newcastle, the Lower Hunter and Lake Macquarie.

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20 yrsclinical experience in neuro
CPSPCertified Practising Speech Pathologist
LSVTLOUD® & SPEAK OUT!® certified
NDISregistered provider
Kim Veitch, Principal Speech Pathologist
Kim VeitchPrincipal Speech Pathologist MSPS · CPSP
Registered NDIS Provider Speech Pathology Australia — CPSP LSVT LOUD® Certified SPEAK OUT!® Trained Medicare Provider
Areas of specialty

Focused expertise in neurological communication & swallowing

This is not general speech pathology. Every service is grounded in nearly two decades of specialist neurological practice across hospital, community and private settings.

Stroke

Aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia and swallowing rehabilitation at every stage of recovery.

Brain injury

Acquired and traumatic brain injury — communication, cognition and swallowing support.

Parkinson's disease

Evidence-based intensive voice programs — LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!® certified.

Motor Neurone Disease

Proactive communication and swallowing management, including AAC planning.

Functional Neurological Disorder

Specialised, collaborative therapy for FND-related speech and swallowing symptoms.

Complex neurological conditions

MS, dementia, ataxia and other progressive or complex presentations.

Swallowing (dysphagia)

Comprehensive assessment, personalised mealtime plans, and carer training.

Communication technology

Assessment and support for AAC devices and communication aids.

Kim Veitch, Principal Speech Pathologist
20years of clinical experience
Your clinician

Kim Veitch

MSPS · CPSP · Principal Speech Pathologist

Kim has spent nearly 20 years working with people whose communication and swallowing have been affected by neurological injury and disease — across hospital, community and private practice settings.

Her practice is built on a simple conviction: people with complex neurological needs deserve specialist care, not generalist care — wherever in Australia they live. That's why Hunter Neuro Speech Pathology is telehealth-first, bringing genuine subspecialty expertise to clients in regional, rural and metropolitan areas alike.

  • Member, Speech Pathology Australia (MSPS)
  • Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
  • LSVT LOUD® certified clinician
  • SPEAK OUT!® trained (Parkinson Voice Project)
  • Registered NDIS provider
  • Hospital, community & private practice background
Telehealth-first

Specialist care, wherever you are in Australia

Neurological speech pathology expertise is scarce outside major cities. Telehealth removes the postcode barrier — with outcomes supported by a growing evidence base for neuro rehabilitation delivered online.

Refer

Complete the referral form — from a GP, specialist, support coordinator, family member, or yourself. No doctor's referral required.

Assess

A comprehensive initial assessment of communication and/or swallowing, with clear findings and recommendations.

Rehabilitate

An individualised, evidence-based therapy program with measurable goals — reviewed and adjusted as you progress.

Telehealth Australia-wide

Secure video sessions for assessment and therapy, wherever you live. All you need is an internet connection and a device with a camera.

In person

Home, community and clinic-based visits across Newcastle, the Lower Hunter and Lake Macquarie regions.

Services

What we provide

01

Communication assessment & therapy

Comprehensive assessment and individualised rehabilitation for speech, language, voice and cognitive-communication difficulties following neurological injury or disease.

02

Swallowing assessment & management

Specialised dysphagia assessment, personalised mealtime plans, and practical training and education for clients, families and care teams.

03

Intensive voice programs

LSVT LOUD® and SPEAK OUT!® — structured, evidence-based programs for people living with Parkinson's disease and related conditions.

04

Communication technology (AAC)

Assessment, trial and implementation of communication devices and tools, with training for everyday use.

05

Family & carer training

Practical strategies that equip the people around you to support communication and swallowing in daily life.

06

Reports & care planning

Clear, timely reports and therapy plans aligned with NDIS goals, aged-care requirements and referrer needs.

Funding

Funding options

NDIS

  • Registered NDIS provider
  • Self-, plan- and NDIA-managed participants
  • Reports aligned with NDIS goals and requirements

Aged Care

  • Older adults in community or residential aged care
  • Home Care Packages (HCP)
  • Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP)

Medicare

  • Chronic Disease Management plans
  • Appropriate doctor's referral required
  • Gap payment applies for all Medicare clients

Insurance & private

  • Private health insurance rebates may apply
  • Insurance-funded rehabilitation
  • Contact us to discuss your options
Referrals

Start with a referral

Complete the form and we'll be in contact shortly to discuss the best path forward.

  • ✓No doctor's referral needed — self-referrals welcome
  • ✓Referrals accepted from GPs, specialists, support coordinators and families
  • ✓Telehealth Australia-wide; in-person Newcastle, Lower Hunter & Lake Macquarie
📞  0424 117 230 ✉️  kavsp@outlook.com 📍  Newcastle NSW · Telehealth Australia-wide

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