Outback Speech Solutions
About Us
At Outback Speech Solutions, we’re passionate about helping individuals across Alice Springs and Central Australia find their voice and reach their full communication potential. Led by Claire Van Hecke, a qualified Speech Pathologist, our practice offers personalised and evidence-based speech therapy services for children and adults.
Whether you or your child are facing challenges with speech, language, feeding, swallowing, or voice, Claire provides high-quality, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs.
Led by Claire Van Hecke, a qualified Speech Pathologist, Outback Speech Solutions offer personalised and evidence-based speech therapy services for children and adults.
Meet Claire
Director / Speech Pathologist
Originally from Belgium, Claire graduated as a Speech Pathologist in 2020 and has been proudly working in the field in Central Australia since 2021.
During this time, she has had the privilege of supporting clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds across both urban and remote communities.
She is dedicated and passionate about empowering individuals to overcome communication and feeding challenges through personalised, practical, and culturally responsive therapy.
Qualifications & Specialist Training
Postgraduate Diploma (Dysphagia)
Deepened knowledge in the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders across various age groups and contexts.
LSVT LOUD®
An intensive speech and voice treatment program for people with Parkinson's disease and similar neurological conditions that often cause low vocal loudness.
Hanen Early Communication Strategies
It Takes Two to Talk and More Than Words – two effective communication strategies for parents and caregivers.
Cycles Approach
A method designed for children with highly unintelligible speech and multiple phonological (sound pattern) errors.
Our Approach
At Outback Speech Solutions, we believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, involving families, caregivers and other professionals to achieve lasting progress. By working together, we create a supportive and nurturing environment where clients feel safe, supported and encouraged to grow.
We encourage a holistic, client-centred and evidence-based approach, ensuring every therapy plan is tailored to meet the goals and needs of each client we support.
Outback Speech Solutions
Outback Speech Solutions
Address:
8 Hanrahan Street
Kilgariff NT 0873