Welcome to Communitalk Speech Pathology | Expert Speech Therapy in Sutherland Shire
At Communitalk Speech Pathology, our team of experienced Speech Pathologists and Allied Health Assistants is dedicated to supporting your child’s communication needs.
We develop tailored therapy plans to help children achieve their communication goals. We offer a wide range of services for children from infancy to adolescence, including speech, language, and literacy support.
Our collaborative, client-centred approach involves working with families, healthcare professionals, and educators to achieve the best outcomes for your child.
Principal Speech Pathologist, Director of Communitalk Vicki Ridgeway
Vicki Ridgeway has been empowering communication across South Sydney for over 30 years and has had long-running clinics in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas.
Vicki’s journey to becoming a speech pathologist began in her childhood when she witnessed the profession’s immense impact on a close family member. This early inspiration led her to move from the country to the city at 18, driven by her dream. After graduating from the University of Sydney, Vicki gained valuable experience in disability services, community health services, and literacy support units while building her long-running speech pathology clinics in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas.
As a paediatric therapist, she prioritises a family-centred approach and compassionate client care. She co-founded the Shire Speech and Language Centre in 2003 before founding Communitalk Speech Pathology in 2019. Under her leadership, Communitalk provides comprehensive speech pathology services for young children, teenagers, and adults.
As a business owner, Vicki wears many hats to ensure the success of her clinic. Her dedication to lifelong learning and staying abreast of industry advancements is critical in keeping her clinic at the forefront of evidence-based practice.
Outside of work, Vicki loves exercising, boxing, running, and walking through the suburbs of Sydney and bushland. She also enjoys shopping and going to the movies. Her passion for empowering others through effective communication continues to drive her mission at Communitalk Speech Pathology, supporting the Sutherland Shire to communicate with confidence.
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Vicki Ridgeway has been empowering communication across South Sydney for over 30 years and has had long-running clinics in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas.
Vicki’s journey to becoming a speech pathologist began in her childhood when she witnessed the profession’s immense impact on a close family member. This early inspiration led her to move from the country to the city at 18, driven by her dream. After graduating from the University of Sydney, Vicki gained valuable experience in disability services, community health services, and literacy support units while building her long-running speech pathology clinics in the St George and Sutherland Shire areas.
As a paediatric therapist, she prioritises a family-centred approach and compassionate client care. She co-founded the Shire Speech and Language Centre in 2003 before founding Communitalk Speech Pathology in 2019. Under her leadership, Communitalk provides comprehensive speech pathology services for young children, teenagers, and adults.
As a business owner, Vicki wears many hats to ensure the success of her clinic. Her dedication to lifelong learning and staying abreast of industry advancements is critical in keeping her clinic at the forefront of evidence-based practice.
Outside of work, Vicki loves exercising, boxing, running, and walking through the suburbs of Sydney and bushland. She also enjoys shopping and going to the movies. Her passion for empowering others through effective communication continues to drive her mission at Communitalk Speech Pathology, supporting the Sutherland Shire to communicate with confidence.