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Speech Pathology

Most of us take communication for granted, but for people with a disorder, it's a daily challenge. Thankfully, as a trained Speech Pathologist and problem-solver you can make a huge difference to the quality of someone's life. Ready to be that person?

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Speech Pathologists diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering and using voice.

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  • Most of us take communication for granted - but for people with a disorder, it's a daily challenge. Find out more about Speech Pathology, and how you could make a huge difference to the quality of someone's life as a trained Speech Pathologist.

  • Jaimee Klaasen chose to study Speech Pathology at ECU because she sees Speech Pathology as an extremely rewarding career path.

  • "Working with autistic children in a prac placement was a critical moment and led to my current role at the Telethon Kids Institute."

Scholarship opportunities to reduce your expenses

Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.

A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.

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Speech Pathology goes remote

Our Speech Pathology course is making a difference to people in rural and remote communities, with students able to complete 16-week work placements at either Geraldton or Mount Magnet.

As part of their placements, our students work in schools, aged care facilities, inter-professional and communication clinics in the EdSIM Centre.

At Mount Magnet they become fully-immersed in the local Aboriginal community, participating in local activities, as well as completing clinical work. They also complete simulation training in Basic Life Support and a tailor-made cultural awareness program called 'Understanding Yamatji', with access to cultural mentors.

As well as the rich experience of living in a remote community and a rural centre, students also gain vital clinical competencies.

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Student stories

  • Mikayla Garbin

    Mikayla Garbin

    ECU Speech Pathology student

    ECU carefully and gradually immerses you in the field

    In first year, you have lots of different opportunities to have observation days at different places, such as schools and hospitals. In second year, you can do some interviews and assessments. In third year, you start actual prac, going once a week, followed by block placements in fourth year.

  • Callum May

    Callum May

    ECU Speech Pathology graduate

    My course allowed me to undertake practical placements in every semester

    I chose Speech Pathology at ECU because I was interested in the area of communication and I was warmly welcomed into a very supportive learning environment.

    The course allowed me to undertake practicum placements in every semester since the very beginning.

    Practical experience, in my opinion, is the gateway to gaining a proper insight into speech pathology and the best preparation for having a job after university.

  • Jaimee Klaassen

    Jaimee Klaassen

    ECU Speech Pathology student

    I love neurology, psychology and anatomy and Speech Pathology encompasses all of these things

    One of the best things about studying Speech Pathology at ECU is doing prac straight away, even from Semester 1 of first year. I've been exposed to what Speech Pathology actually looks like and what the profession entails, beyond being in a clinic, which has confirmed that this is the right career for me.

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