Speech Pathology
The Department will periodically contact patients waiting for an outpatient clinic appointment via SMS, with a link to an electronic form. This is part of routine waitlist auditing to ensure patient details are up to date. If you receive this SMS, please update your details.
Availability
North 
South North West Statewide 
This condition is treated in the Speech Pathology clinic
Pre-referral work-up
History
All referrals should comply with the Referral Standard guidelines and include in particular:
- History of condition including diagnosis
- Past treatments and response
Tests
- ENT consult required for patients presenting with voice disorder
- Paediatric workup required for children presenting with complex feeding issues
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Speech Pathology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
For more information please see the Tasmanian Health Pathways website.
Emergency
Known or suspected dysphagia with aspiration pneumonia and/or weight loss
Urgent / category 1
Communication impairment affecting social participation/work/relationships
Red flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.
Other publicly funded speech pathology services for adults include Community Rehabilitation Unit or Disability Services.
Other publicly funded speech pathology services are available through St Giles for children (see their criteria) and through the Department of Education for children attending State schools.
