About me
My name is Gareth.
I am a Speech Pathologist.
I live and work in Ballarat, Victoria.
I help:
π£οΈ Adults and teenagers with talking and communication.
βπ½οΈ People with swallowing, eating, and drinking.
Talking and Communication:
β’ Talking helps us share ideas and feelings.
β’ Listening and understanding help us connect with people.
ββ’ The way we talk and listen is part of our identity (who we are).
Swallowing, Eating and Drinking:
π½οΈ Swallowing helps us eat food and drink safely.
π Food and drink give us energy to live.
π Eating with others can make us feel happy and connected.
π½οΈ Meals can remind us of family, friends, or culture.
I have worked in:
π₯ Hospitals.
π Rehabilitation centres (places where people recover).
π΅ Aged care homes.
π· Palliative care (end-of-life care).
π’ Private practice.
βοΈ Justice system (prisons and courts).
My Goals
π Everyoneβs story is different.
π I will listen to you.
π€ We will work together.
π Help you feel safe, confident, and connected.