FSPC Mt Helen
Federation Speech Pathology Clinic Mt Helen
The clinic is managed and run by qualified Speech Pathologists and our Speech Pathology students, as part of their Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) and Master of Speech Pathology courses at Fed Uni.
Available services and eligibility
Children and adolescents (between 4-16 years)
- Early intervention & paediatric support
- Clinical diagnostic and therapy services at clinic
- Multidisciplinary & community-based services
- Paediatric screenings at pre-schools & primary schools
These screenings will help identify issues that might include:
- Problems with pronunciation (articulation/phonology)
- Early literacy skills (phonological awareness)
- Language skills (understanding and expression of oral language)
Adults (Adult rehabilitation for individuals or groups)
Assessment and Management of the following:
- Understanding language
- Talking (including speech clarity and using language)
- Swallowing
- Voice
These changes may be associated with the following, for example:
Stroke, Progressive Diseases (Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis), Dementia, Ageing, Cancer
All treatment sessions will be run in blocks: We offer assessment and treatment in blocks of therapy of 8 weeks duration. If further blocks are required, we will manage this as per our waiting list procedure.
Telehealth sessions are available.
Opening hours
The Federation Speech Pathology Clinic is open 3 days per week - 40 weeks per year with student supervision at all times.
Referrals
The FSPC Team will triage all referrals and contact clients for appointment bookings as soon as possible after receiving the referral.
Location and contact
The Federation Speech Pathology Clinic is located at Building H, room 203 at University Drive, Mt Helen, 3350. Please see the campus map here.
Getting here
If you are coming from Gear Ave, turn onto University Drive. Take the first right into the car park (which is an unmarked road). Drive to main public car park.
If you are coming from University Drive, take the last left prior to Gear Ave into the car park (which is an unmarked road). Drive to main public car park.
Parking
Please park at the main public car park off Gear Avenue and East Terrace. You can park and walk to the entrance of the H-building. The clinic is located on level 2.
Directions
- Once you have parked, you will see the building with letter ‘H’. The entrance is located below.
- When you’ve entered, take the staircase to your right to the second floor.
- When you reach the top of the staircase, turn left and you will find rooms 204A&B to the right.
- To get to room 203 take the first right after passing rooms 204A&B and walk a little down the corridor. You’ll see a printer to the left and a waiting area to your right where you can take a seat. There are FSPC signs to guide you.
Phone: (03) 8780 5762