BA (Psych & Linguistics); MA (SLP); MSPA-CPSP
Leah Jeskie
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18 years experience providing evidence-based speech pathology services, as well as clinical education and university teaching roles.
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Master of Speech and Language Pathology & Bachelor of Arts majoring in linguistics and psychology.
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Expert in working with people with acquired brain injury (ABI)
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After graduating in 2005, I was employed at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney, before spending 5 years working in Seattle, USA.
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When I returned to Australia, I worked at the South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service in Albury NSW for 5 years. I was sad to discover how difficult it is to access quality health care in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. I quickly developed a passion for providing services of excellence to these communities.
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Since 2015, LJ Speech Pathology has been providing a high-quality mobile service to adults & adolescents in North Eastern Victoria and South West NSW.
I assess and manage of a range of cognitive, communication and swallowing issues. I have special interests in complex behaviour assessment and management, and neurodiverse communication (e.g. Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder).
I combine my speech pathology and musical skills to offer an individually-tailored songwriting program called Song Speech.
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Adult swallowing assessment and management
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Assessment and intervention for adult communication and cognition
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Alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) assessment and intervention for adults who have an Acquired Brain Injury
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Positive Behaviour Support for adults who have an Acquired Brain Injury
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Group therapy
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Education for families, friends, support workers, workplaces and other groups
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Communication mentoring for adults or adolescents who are neurodiverse (e.g. Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder). I am certified to run the PEERS program.
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The popular Song Speech program for people who would like to express themselves through songwriting.
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Person-centred services:
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas do you service?
LJ Speech Pathology provides a mobile service to North East Victoria and South West NSW. I provide video-link services to people in more remote locations. The Speech Song program runs nation-wide, both in-person and via video-link.
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Do I need a referral from my doctor?
You only need a referral from your doctor if you are using Medicare to fund your speech pathology sessions. For all other referrals, you can contact me here.
Where is your office?
I see clients in their homes or community settings, I usually do not work out of a therapy room or office. I believe that both assessment and intervention can be more valid and effective when people are in their everyday context.
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What about online services?
I can provide some services via video-link or by phone.
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Do you work alone or as part of a team?
An integrated team-based approach to healthcare is my mission. I can work closely with communication partners and any other professionals that may be involved in your care. I will not share information about you with others unless you give me consent.
Paying for speech pathology services
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Services can be paid for in the following ways:
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TAC
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Icare/Lifetime Care
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NDIS (plan-managed or self-managed only)
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Medicare
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Private Health Care
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Private payments (self-funded)
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Travel costs may apply and can vary according to the number of clients seeking services in the same area. Travel is billed at the same rate as therapy services.
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Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and missed appointments will incur full fees.
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