To Thicken Or Not To Thicken
Thickened Fluids: Help or habit?
Unpack the latest evidence on texture modification and what it means for your clinical practice
Unpack the latest evidence on texture modification and what it means for your clinical practice
Join Better Rehab for an evidence-informed session exploring the role of thickened fluids in dysphagia management and what the latest research means for your clinical practice.
Designed for speech pathologists working in community settings, this event will consider how swallowing safety can be balanced with hydration, quality of life and meaningful participation. You’ll gain practical insights to support collaborative, person-centred decisions that reflect each participant’s goals, preferences and everyday circumstances.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about:
Register to strengthen your clinical reasoning and explore practical approaches you can apply in your work with participants.
To learn more about our speech pathology services: https://betterrehab.com.au/speech-pathology/
Looking for better opportunities for your speechie career?
https://betterrehab.com.au/job-openings/speech-therapist-jobs/
Designed for speech pathologists working in community settings, this event will consider how swallowing safety can be balanced with hydration, quality of life and meaningful participation. You’ll gain practical insights to support collaborative, person-centred decisions that reflect each participant’s goals, preferences and everyday circumstances.
In this engaging session, you'll learn about:
- Explore the latest evidence on the benefits, limitations and potential risks of thickened fluids in dysphagia management.
- Consider why community practice requires a different approach, balancing swallowing safety with hydration, quality of life and long-term participation.
- Apply a practical, person-centred framework to support shared decision-making, least-restrictive recommendations and ongoing review.
Register to strengthen your clinical reasoning and explore practical approaches you can apply in your work with participants.
To learn more about our speech pathology services: https://betterrehab.com.au/speech-pathology/
Looking for better opportunities for your speechie career?
https://betterrehab.com.au/job-openings/speech-therapist-jobs/
MEET THE SPEAKERS
NATHAN
CLinical Lead
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Nathan is a speech pathologist and Clinical Lead for Victoria and Tasmania at Better Rehab. He graduated from Southern Cross University with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) in 2018 and joined Better Rehab in 2019.
Nathan has a particular interest in community dysphagia management and supporting people to access communication and mealtime supports that enhance their participation, safety, and quality of life. He is passionate about working alongside individuals, families, and support networks in environments that are meaningful to them, taking a functional and person-centred approach to both communication and swallowing. Nathan values the privilege of building trusting relationships and helping people achieve outcomes that matter most in their everyday lives.
REBECCA
SUPERVISOR
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
SPEECH PATHOLOGY
Bec is a speech pathologist with experience across paediatric and adult caseloads, supporting people with complex communication and swallowing needs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from La Trobe University and a Master’s degree from the University of Melbourne, and began her clinical practice in 2018 before joining Better Rehab in 2019.
She has a particular interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and dysphagia, with significant experience working with adult clients with neurological conditions. Earlier in her career, Rebecca worked in a paediatric private practice supporting school-aged and early-intervention clients, where she developed expertise in group-based and capacity-building approaches that help parents support their children’s speech, language and literacy skills.
She has a particular interest in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and dysphagia, with significant experience working with adult clients with neurological conditions. Earlier in her career, Rebecca worked in a paediatric private practice supporting school-aged and early-intervention clients, where she developed expertise in group-based and capacity-building approaches that help parents support their children’s speech, language and literacy skills.
About Better Rehab
Better Rehab is a values-driven community allied health services provider recognised for having industry-leading support, fantastic team culture and best-in-class learning and professional development opportunities. Our multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Allied Health Assistants deliver innovative and effective interventions for people with chronic medical conditions and disabilities in their homes, our clinics, in the community, or remotely via Telehealth. Since 2017, we have provided holistic, long-term support while continuously raising the benchmark for allied health services.
Visit the Better Rehab website to learn more!
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