About Melbourne Swallowing Clinics

Mr Craig Gorman is one of Melbourne’s most experienced Speech Pathologists with over 25 years spent across all fields of the profession. Craig is the proud father of three children, James, Laura and Christian and feels that family and their associated experiences are the most precious experience of all.

Craig established the Melbourne Swallowing Clinics, a network of 8 private practices across Melbourne. This wide ranging practice provides professional Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Nutritional/Dietetics services together with consulting Radiological and Specialist Medical services at their clinics across Melbourne.

Craig was the Senior Speech Pathologist at the Preston and Northcote Community Hospital and then the Northern Hospital for over 12 years.
He has also established the Speech Pathology departments and services at Epworth Hospital, Olympia and Ivanhoe Manor Rehabilitation Hospitals, Knox Private Hospital, Donvale and Mitcham Private Hospitals.

Craig, as Director of the practice is supported by a number of associated Speech Pathologists and health professionals that specialise in paediatric feeding and adult swallowing disorders.

All of our staff are committed and passionate about providing quality services to their clients, so as to meet their goals and achieve success.
We are proud to be in a privileged position so as to make such a positive impact, not only in the life of our client but also the families of those we serve.

All Speech Pathologists are registered with Speech Pathology Australia and partake in professional development activity and research within the practice.
All Speech Pathologists and allied health professionals have a current Working with Children Certificate and National Police Check Certificate issued by Victoria Police, which is available for you to view upon request. …..At Melbourne Swallowing Clinics we lead by example.

Our practice manager and receptionists will assist you with appointments and any account inquiries you may have. They can provide you with important and relevant information regarding private health insurance rebates or Enhanced Primary Care/Chronic Disease Management Plans.

WE, at Melbourne Swallowing Clinics………..

  • Know that improving an individual’s swallowing skills improves their self esteem and confidence.
  • Know that early intervention for feeding or swallowing disorders is essential in achieving positive outcomes.
  • Believe that a family centred approach to learning is the key to improving the overall success of the child.
  • Believe that parents and the client need to be given all the information available, in order for them to make informed decisions about their own or their child’s care.
  • Believe that parents know their child best, which makes their input the most important factor when effectively treating their child.
  • Understand the busy schedules that families maintain, requires us to be flexible in providing our services.
  • Are proud to be in a professional position to act as an advocate for the children, families and adults that we serve.
  • Honour the individual differences in the development of feeding and swallowing skills as well as respect the challenges an adult may face with a swallowing disorder.
  • Will always act in the best interests of an elderly or cognitively impaired client when they are not in a position to make decisions for themselves.

If you or someone you love is struggling with their feeding or swallowing skills, please don’t wait. Prompt intervention improves results.

Please call us for professional advice on 1300 654 540