Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Inc - Community Health - Services

Who is this service for?

Children (primarily under 4 years of age) with communication and / or swallowing difficulties, and their parents/carers. See Children and Families Team for further details.
Adults with communication and /or swallowing problems, and their families/carers
Community groups seeking information or support about communication and swallowing difficulties.
Organisations seeking upskilling of their staff around communication and/or swallowing problems

How do I access Speech Pathology services?

To make a referral, contact MMCHS on (08) 8535 6800 and speak with the Referrals Officer. Adults may refer themselves, and parents/gaurdians may refer their children without a doctors referral.

Agencies may refer a child with parent or gaurdian consent. Referrals may also be faxed to (08) 8535 6808 or posted to PO Box 346, Murray Bridge SA 5253

If you would like a Speech Pathologist to do a presentation or workshop for your organisation or community group, please contact MMCHS administration on 8535 6800 and ask to speak with a Speech Pathologist. Please indicate whether the focus of the talk is to be for adults or children.

Where can I see a Speech Pathologist?

Within the MMCHS catchment area, a MMCHS Speech Pathologist may see people in:

MMCHS facilities
Client homes
Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Child care, Kindergarten and Child Parent Centre facilities
Playgroups
Other community locations

Are there costs involved?

Speech Pathology services for children are free
Service for adults may incur a small fee, depending on whether the client is eligible for health care card concessions or is on a pension or government benifit. If you are unsure whether you should be charged a fee, please check with MMCHS.
Presentations or workshops for community groups are usually free, but organisations may be billed

What groups do MMCHS Speech Pathologist run?

See Children and Families Team for groups run for Parents and Children
Community Choir - Wednesdays during school term, 4-5pm at MMCHS. Contact Sarah on 8535 6800
Talkback group for people living with aphasia - contact Sarah on 8535 6800