Expert Adult Speech Therapy in Bunbury & South West Western Australia
Advance Speech Plus delivers specialised speech pathology services exclusively for adults throughout Bunbury, Busselton, and the greater South West region. Our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with genuine compassion for every client we serve.
We help adults overcome:
- Communication difficulties after stroke or brain injury
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia)
- Voice disorders
- Parkinson's-related speech changes
- Aphasia and language difficulties
- Complex communication needs requiring AAC solutions
Trusted by South West WA's healthcare network, we're registered NDIS providers and support self-funded clients as well as those accessing Support at Home and CHSP funding. Our speech pathologists bring extensive experience from acute hospitals, rehabilitation units, and aged care facilities—ensuring you receive evidence-based therapy that works.
Whether you're recovering from a neurological event, managing a progressive condition, or seeking to maintain your communication independence, we're here to help you speak, swallow, and connect with confidence.
Servicing: Bunbury, Busselton, Margaret River, Collie, Harvey, Donnybrook, Bridgetown, Manjimup and South West Western Australia.
Our Approach
Person-centred: Every plan is tailored to your goals, strengths, and preferences.
Collaborative: We work closely with families, carers, NDIS coordinators, GPs, and allied health.
Neuroaffirming: We respect diverse communication styles and neurodiversity.
Accessible: Services available in-clinic, at home, or via telehealth across the South West.
Our Team
Speech Therapy Team
Experienced clinicians delivering client-centred care.
Melanie Talbot
Speech Pathologist
Melaine Talbot has a degree in Linguistics and a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology. With a background in language teaching and accent modification, Melanie has a strong interest speech, language and communication therapies including Key Word Sign and multimodal communication. Melanie is known for her creativity; making personalised supports to match the needs of each individual client. She enjoys delivering training to groups as well as working one on one with clients.
Caoimhe Hanavan
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist with a tricky Irish name and a warm engaging personality. She connects easily with clients and carers and brings a thoughtful problem-solving approach to her work. Her clinical interests include swallowing, aphasia therapy, speech therapy for clients with Parkinson’s Disease, supporting low technology AAC solutions. Caoihme is also a published author in a professional journal, reflecting her strong commitment to evidence-based practice.
Emily Jackson, Jamie Bottero, Caoimhe Hanavan, Roaslie Gent, Sharni Hatton & Suze Leitao. The word learning dynamic assessment protocol (WorLDAP): Exploring speech-language pathologists’ perceptions of the acceptability of a novel assessment tool. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 2025; 27: 397-408.
Jacqueline Beaver
Speech Pathologist
Jacqueline is a Speech Pathologist with a passion for supporting adults with swallowing difficulties, fluency disorders, and communication changes following acquired brain injury such as stroke, brain tumour, or TBI. She is committed to client-centred, evidence-based practice that prioritises each person’s goals and lived experience. Jacqueline believes strongly in empowering clients and their loved ones with knowledge and practical strategies to support independence and autonomy. Known for her warm and collaborative approach, she strives to create a safe, respectful space for meaningful progress.
Administration Team
Kimberley Brennan
Office Manager
Office Manager and head of the Administration team, with extensive experience in hospital and primary care administration, including a distinguished career at Bunbury Regional Hospital. Kim is highly respected across the industry for her professionalism, expertise and unwavering dedication. At the foundation of our team function, Kim is collaborative, positive, keeping everything running behind the scenes smoothly, supporting clients, carers and colleagues with exceptional care and reliability.
Trish Moore
Administration Assistant
The newest member of the Advance Team, Trish brings extensive experience in administration. She ably manages the reception desk, fielding enquiries with efficiency and professionalism. Known for her warm no-nonsense approach, Trish is high reliable, approachable and keeps the front desk running smoothly.
