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)
After graduating in 2005, I was employed at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre Sydney, before spending 5 years working in Seattle, USA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What about online services?
I can provide some services via video-link or by phone.
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
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)
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.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and missed appointments will incur full fees.
