Relate Therapy Services

14/05/2026

Today is Apraxia Awareness Day - Apraxia of speech is just one of the conditions assessed and treated by the Speech Pathology team here at Relate.

Speech Pathology Australia have provided further information (below) regarding the important role Speech Pathologists play in treating this speech disorder.

Today is Apraxia Awareness Day, and May is Apraxia Awareness Month.

Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) is a neurological speech disorder that affects a child’s ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech. Children with CAS may know what they want to say, but have difficulty getting the words out clearly and consistently.

Speech pathologists play an important role in assessment, therapy and support for children with CAS and their families. Early identification and support can make a meaningful difference over time.

For Samuel and his family, that support helped change the course of his communication journey.

Samuel first came to speech pathology when he was 3 years old. He wasn’t able to use any words and relied on gestures, sounds and the people closest to him to communicate what he needed.
Samuel has childhood apraxia of speech and his mum, Kathy, said the frustration of not being understood was hard. At daycare and kinder, this affected the way he interacted with other children because he did not yet have the words he needed.

His speech pathologist, Jane, worked with him for 8 years, building sessions around keeping him engaged, motivated and supported.

Progress took time. The early years of primary school were still difficult, and communication did not change overnight. But by grade 4, Samuel had developed more words, more confidence and more ways to express himself.

Kathy says his world became easier as he was able to verbalise more, and years later, Samuel made a speech at his 21st birthday.

“If it weren’t for Jane, he wouldn’t have made that speech,” Kathy said. Jane was invited to Samuel’s 21st birthday celebration and saw first-hand the confidence he had built over the years.
On Apraxia Awareness Day, we celebrate Samuel, and every person with childhood apraxia of speech, and the speech pathologists who support people with apraxia and their families every day.

For additional resources, visit the Communication Hub at https://bit.ly/4u9kmst.

13/05/2026

Speech Pathologist, Rosie was in WA last week presenting her honours project research at the DSF (Dyslexia SPELD Foundation) Conference in Fremantle. During her research, Rosie explored the perspectives of children using the Reading Doctor app to develop their letter-sound knowledge as part of their journey in learning to read. She also presented this information to our team at Relate before heading to Fremantle.

Whilst at the DSF Conference, Rosie also had the opportunity to attend the presentations of other researchers to further develop her own learning. Well done Rosie! 👏

10/05/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all the mums we work with at Relate, and to all those who provide a mothering role to others.

Our thoughts are also with those for whom Mothers Day is a difficult day🌸

08/05/2026

Happy 5 Years at Relate Kaitlin!🎉

We have recently acknowledged and celebrated the commitment and dedication of Senior Speech Pathologist Kaitlin to the clients and team at Relate!

Thank you for all your care and expertise, and the mentoring you provide to junior staff and students. Congratulations and Happy 5 Years!🥳

25/04/2026

Amidst current world events, pausing and reflecting on ANZAC Day has been particularly meaningful. The sacrifice made to provide us with the freedom we experience today must never be forgotten.

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.”

LEST WE FORGET

05/04/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Relate Therapy Services!

We hope you are all able to have a restful weekend and take time to connect with those special people in your lives 🐣🌸🐰

18/03/2026

Happy Swallowing Awareness Day!

Most people swallow 500-700 times per day! Swallowing problems (dysphagia) can occur at any stage of life, and more than 1 million Australians experience dysphagia.

Speech Pathologists have an important role in providing assessment and support for people with swallowing difficulties.

At Relate Therapy Services our Speech Pathologists assess and provide therapy for children, adolescents and adults experiencing feeding and/or swallowing difficulties, to improve health, nutrition, mealtime enjoyment and quality of life!

05/03/2026

There has been a positive update this week for those seeking Speech Pathology services. The Medicare codes have expanded to include rebates for assessment and therapy in the areas of stuttering, cleft/lip palate and speech disorders. This now makes essential therapy more affordable for families and young adults.

If you would like to find out more about what a therapy plan might look like for you or your child, please give us a call or contact us via email😊

02/02/2026

No need to wait! There are still a few immediate therapy vacancies available for Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy sessions including FCAs. Call or email Amy at Reception to make your booking!

We are an NDIS registered, client-centred therapy practice in Adelaide's southern suburbs offering:
• Speech Pathology
• Occupational Therapy
• Counselling
• Music in Therapy
• Social Skills groups
• Feeding therapy

14/01/2026

Happy New Year! We are all back in the clinic this week, excited to meet with clients and families to discuss goals for 2026!

This year we welcome Ryan, Rosie, Lottie and Lisa to the team, and have spent time getting to know each other better through our new staff induction day, CPR refresher and of course while sharing some good food!

We are all looking forward to the year ahead!