Telehealth is now a well-established, evidence-based way of delivering Speech Pathology services. For many NDIS participants, it is not simply an alternative to clinic-based therapy. It is the most accessible and effective option available.
Telehealth allows participants to engage in therapy from their own home using secure video-based platforms, supported by real-time clinician guidance and interactive tools.
What a Telehealth Speech Session Looks Like at ELEV8
ELEV8’s Telehealth model is structured, goal-driven, and clinically robust. Sessions include:
- High-quality digital visuals and interactive therapy tools
- Structured activities linked directly to NDIS goals
- Real-time coaching for parents, carers, teachers, and support workers
- Functional practice embedded in everyday routines
- Measurable outcomes and clear session planning
Telehealth sessions may be delivered individually or collaboratively with family members and support teams present to strengthen carryover.
Why Telehealth Works So Well
Telehealth offers distinct advantages:
- Immediate access: therapy can commence without long waitlists
- Reduced sensory load: ideal for clients with anxiety, ASD, ADHD, PDA, or sensory sensitivities
- Real-life application: strategies are practised in the participant’s own environment
- Carer upskilling: families and support staff learn strategies during live sessions
- Fewer cancellations: no transport, weather, or fatigue barriers
Evidence supports Telehealth across communication, AAC, literacy, social skills, voice, swallowing education, and cognitive-communication interventions for both adults and children.
Who Telehealth Is Best Suited For
Telehealth is particularly effective for participants who:
- Are awaiting face-to-face services
- Live in rural or regional locations
- Experience demand avoidance, fatigue, or mobility limitations
- Struggle with clinic-based transitions
- Require capacity building for families and support workers
Telehealth does not replace face-to-face services for all clients. Rather, it provides a clinically sound, flexible, and accessible option that can run short or long-term depending on participant need and preference.
Your clients do not need to wait months to access Speech Pathology.
ELEV8 offers immediate Telehealth appointments with experienced clinicians delivering structured, NDIS-aligned therapy.
For all service enquiries, please contact us at hello@elev8consulting.au or via our 1300-091-163 number. To submit a referral, please complete our online referral form.
