Why Choose a Speech Therapist Who Speaks Afrikaans?

✅ Clear communication: No language barrier means better understanding and faster results.
✅ Culturally sensitive care: Your values, customs, and communication style are respected.
✅ Support for bilingual children: Guidance on how to support language development in both English and Afrikaans.
✅ Peace of mind: You’ll feel heard and empowered to ask questions, engage in therapy, and support progress at home.

Who We Help

Our Afrikaans-speaking speech pathologist works with:

• Children with speech delays, lisps, or unclear speech

• Autistic children or those with developmental delays

• Adults with communication or swallowing difficulties

• Bilingual families seeking advice on language mixing or language milestones

• NDIS participants (self-managed & plan-managed)

• Home Care Package clients requiring swallowing support or communication assistance

Our Speech Therapy Services

We offer evidence-based assessments and therapy for:

• Speech clarity and pronunciation

• Language development and late talking

• Social communication skills (pragmatics)

• Stuttering and fluency issues

• Voice and vocal hygiene

• Literacy support (reading, spelling)

• Swallowing and mealtime safety (dysphagia)

All sessions are tailored to suit the individual’s goals, strengths, and home language — supporting communication in both English and Afrikaans where needed.

Where We’re Located

📍 Malaga – Our purpose-built clinic with a paediatric gym, sensory room, and adult therapy spaces
📍 Noranda – A welcoming community clinic offering accessible treatment rooms

We also offer mobile services, telehealth, and work closely with schools, aged care facilities, and support providers when needed.

Funding Options

We accept:

• NDIS plans (plan-managed and self-managed)

• Private health insurance

• Medicare (with GP referral)

• Fee-for-service private clients

• Home Care Package (Aged Care - HCP)

Book an Appointment Today

Ready to get started with a speech therapist who speaks your language?

📞 Call us:
Malaga – (08) 6285 6185
Noranda – (08) 9376 1443
📧 Email: admin@palmsphysio.au

Palms Physiotherapy & Allied Health – Your voice. Your language. Your goals.
Helping Afrikaans-speaking families thrive through personalised speech therapy in Perth.