It's Speech Pathology Week 2025, and the theme this year is Impact Through Communication.
Working with children and young adults, the focus is on helping them build communication skills that make a real difference in everyday life - the small things that can have a big impact.
Everyday Moments That Matter
A few examples of this impact include:
⭐ A child asking to join a playground game
⭐ A child letting their teacher know they don't understand something
⭐ A child sharing a story confidently with their family
⭐ A teenager speaking up in class or with friends
⭐ A teenager explaining their feelings instead of keeping them inside
⭐ A young adult ordering food or asking for directions
⭐ A young adult explaining their needs at work or with a support worker
⭐ A young adult joining a group conversation without feeling left out
⭐ A young adult advocating for themselves at school, work, or socially
These everyday moments might seem small, but they can make a huge difference for confidence, independence, and connection.
The Numbers Behind Communication Support
Some facts show just how important this support can be:
- About 1 in 4 children aren't developmentally on track with their communication skills when they start school.
- Over 1 million Australians have a communication disability that affects their ability to understand or be understood.
- 3 in 5 people with an unmet need for formal support with communication are children.
Speech pathologists help develop these skills every day, supporting communication, social skills, reading, writing, and more.
Accessible Support Across Australia
Mobile speech therapy is available across the Sutherland Shire and St George, with telehealth appointments across Australia, so support is accessible no matter where you are.
Every Voice Matters
This Speech Pathology Week, it's worth remembering that every voice matters - and with the right support, everyone can have the confidence to speak up, connect, and be heard.
✨ Because when you can communicate, you can connect.
