10_622_0128_5_3
Employment Related Assessment, Counselling and Advice - Speech Pathologist

Line Item Description

This support item is categorised under the NDIS Capacity Building support domain, specifically for Finding and Keeping a Job.

The funding provides for employment related assessment, counselling, and advice delivered by a Speech Pathologist to assist NDIS participants in overcoming communication and swallowing barriers in the context of work.

Key Outcomes and Activities:

Communication Assessment: The Speech Pathologist assesses communication skills (verbal, written, non-verbal, and use of assistive communication technology) that are essential for the participant to engage in the job search process, workplace interaction, and job performance.

Workplace Communication Strategies: Develops tailored strategies to enhance clarity of speech, understanding of complex instructions, social communication skills in a professional setting, and effective use of communication aids.

Swallowing and Mealtime Support: Provides advice and strategies for managing swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) or mealtime support needs that may be required in a work environment (e.g., during breaks, meetings).

Counselling and Advice: Includes training and counselling to build confidence in communication during job interviews, team meetings, and professional presentations.

Adjustments: Recommends necessary communication supports or modifications to the workplace communication environment to ensure the participant can be effective and safe in their role.

Professional Requirement: This support item must be delivered by a Speech Pathologist who is a certified practitioner.

Claimable Costs: As well as direct service provision, this item can be used to claim for:

Non-Face-to-Face Support Provision
Provider Travel
Short Notice Cancellation (two clear business days)
NDIA Requested Reports
Provider Travel – Non-Labour Costs (using the support item 10_799_0128_5_3)