Communicate for Life
About Communicate for Life
Communicate for Life is an NDIS-registered provider based in The Basin, Victoria, serving participants across Outer Eastern Melbourne. They offer 1 types of support including speech pathology. Communicate for Life delivers neuro-rehabilitation speech pathology for adults with communication, voice & swallowing. Online or home visiting Melbourne
Services Communicate for Life provides
- Speech pathology
NDIS Commission register record
Published by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, as at 2 August 2026.
Approved to deliver
- Therapeutic supports
The Commission holds this registration under RAYMOND, JACQUELINE ANNE. Search the register by ABN rather than business name — trading names and registered entity names often differ.
Approval covers the support types listed above. It is not a statement that Communicate for Life currently offers all of them, or has availability. How we check listings.
Source: NDIS Commission provider register, snapshot 2 August 2026.
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Understanding speech pathology under the NDIS
Speech pathologists work with participants across the lifespan on communication, swallowing, literacy, and fluency. Under the NDIS, speech pathology is funded at $193.99 per hour and falls under the Capacity Building budget.
For children, speech pathology commonly addresses articulation (difficulty making sounds), receptive and expressive language delays, stuttering, literacy foundations, and social communication. Early intervention is particularly effective — children who receive speech pathology support before school age often make significant gains that reduce the need for ongoing therapy.
For adults, speech pathology covers acquired conditions like aphasia (language impairment after stroke or brain injury), dysarthria (muscle-related speech difficulties), dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), and voice disorders. Speech pathologists also work with adults who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), from simple picture boards to sophisticated speech-generating devices.
AAC is a growing area of speech pathology practice. For participants who are non-verbal or have limited speech, an AAC assessment identifies the most appropriate communication system. This might be low-tech (communication boards, visual schedules) or high-tech (tablet-based apps, dedicated devices). The speech pathologist works with the participant, their family, and support workers to implement the system across all environments.
Assessment typically takes one to two sessions, followed by a report with therapy recommendations and goals. Ongoing therapy sessions usually run weekly or fortnightly, depending on the participant’s needs and plan funding. Progress is measured against specific, measurable goals set at the start of the therapy block.
When choosing a speech pathologist, ask about their experience with your specific communication or swallowing needs. Telehealth sessions can be effective for many types of speech therapy, particularly for older children and adults, and can improve access for participants in regional areas.
NDIS supports in Outer Eastern Melbourne
The Outer Eastern Melbourne service district covers 173+ suburbs and hosts 957+ registered NDIS providers. Participants in this area typically access services in their local community, though many providers including Communicate for Life travel to clients at home. Travel charges under the NDIS are capped and must be agreed in your service agreement before work begins.
Most participants in Outer Eastern Melbourne access a mix of services — commonly support worker, sda and physiotherapy. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or need a specific assessment, comparing providers in your area is the best way to find the right fit for your goals and circumstances.
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