Specialist Dysphagia Care · Melbourne & Victoria

Safe swallowing, restored.

Expert mobile speech pathology — swallow assessments and mealtime management plans delivered to your home, SIL house, aged care facility, or anywhere across Victoria via telehealth.

Book an Assessment What is dysphagia?
No referral needed Medicare rebates available Mobile across Melbourne & Victoria
Mobile Therapists — We Come to You
Private Homes & SIL
Medicare Rebates Available
No Referral Needed
Angela Theodorou — Speech Pathologist, Safe Swallow Australia
20+ years of clinical
experience

Our commitment

"Every person deserves to eat and drink with dignity, safety, and joy."

— Angela Theodorou, Speech Pathologist

About Your Therapist

Angela Theodorou,
Speech Pathologist

Angela is an experienced Speech Pathologist with a diverse clinical background spanning aged care, neurological rehabilitation, and adult services. She completed her Bachelor of Speech Pathology at La Trobe University and has built a long-standing career delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across a wide range of settings.

Angela has extensive expertise in the assessment and management of complex dysphagia and swallowing disorders, including videofluoroscopy swallow studies and cognitive-communication assessment — supporting clients with both acute and long-term needs.

With over 20 years in private practice, Angela manages a mixed caseload including aged care residents, individuals with neurological conditions, and those with intellectual disability. She works closely with families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised, client-centred therapy plans.

A dedicated and compassionate clinician, Angela is committed to improving quality of life through functional, practical, and evidence-based interventions. A mum of three herself, she brings genuine warmth and understanding to every family she works with. Angela is also fluent in Greek, allowing her to support a broader community of clients.

Bachelor of Speech Pathology, La Trobe University
Certified Practising Member — Speech Pathology Australia
Videofluoroscopy Swallow Study (VFSS)
20+ years in private practice
NDIS participant — accepting referrals
Medicare rebates available
Fluent in English & Greek

What We Offer

Comprehensive dysphagia services

Caring assessment with elderly patient

Clinical Swallowing Assessment

A thorough bedside or clinical evaluation of your swallowing function — examining oral, pharyngeal, and oesophageal stages to identify risks and guide safe eating and drinking.

Adolescent & Adult →

Individualised Therapy Programs

Personalised exercise programs and compensatory strategies to strengthen swallowing musculature, improve coordination, and reduce aspiration risk over time.

Evidence-based →
Modified texture diet foods

IDDSI Diet Texture Recommendations

Evidence-based guidance on food and fluid modifications using the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework for safer, more enjoyable meals.

IDDSI framework →
Supported Independent Living and private home visit

Private Homes & SIL

We are mobile therapists — we come to you. Servicing private homes and Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses across Melbourne.

We come to you →

Understanding Your Condition

What is dysphagia?

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing — when the process of moving food, liquid, or saliva from the mouth to the stomach doesn't work smoothly or safely. It can affect adolescents and adults of any age, arising from a wide range of neurological, structural, and medical conditions.

Common causes include stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, head and neck cancer, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and the natural changes of ageing. Left unmanaged, dysphagia can lead to aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, and significant social isolation.

Safe Swallowing infographic: the five stages of a swallow (food is prepared, swallow is triggered, airway is protected, food moves to the stomach, breathing continues) and tips that help: sit upright, take small bites and sips, chew well, and stay calm
How a healthy swallow works. Tap to enlarge.

Signs that may indicate dysphagia

01

Coughing or choking during or after eating and drinking

02

A wet or gurgly voice during or after meals

03

Food or liquid coming out of the nose or leaking from the mouth

04

Recurring chest infections or unexplained weight loss

05

Avoiding certain foods or drinks, or taking unusually long to eat

06

A sensation of food sticking in the throat or chest

Concerned about swallowing difficulties?

You don't need a referral to book an assessment with Safe Swallow Australia. Early intervention leads to significantly better outcomes.

Request an assessment

Conditions we commonly treat: Stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia, motor neurone disease, head & neck cancer, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and age-related swallowing changes.

How It Works

Your pathway to safer swallowing

01

Get in touch

Call, email, or complete the online form. No referral needed. We'll confirm your details and answer initial questions.

02

Initial assessment

A comprehensive clinical swallowing evaluation at your home, facility, or clinic — or via telehealth for remote clients.

03

Personalised plan

A tailored therapy and management plan is developed and shared with you, your carers, and your GP or medical team.

04

Ongoing support

Regular follow-up sessions to track progress, adjust strategies, and ensure you and your carers feel confident and supported.

NDIS Participants

Support that works with your NDIS plan

As an NDIS participant, we partner closely with you to achieve your personal goals and collaborate effectively with your support network, including:

Family members Advocates Support coordinators Plan managers National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and local area coordinators

Working with your plan

Speech pathology supports for swallowing are typically funded under Capacity Building in your NDIS plan. We welcome participants who are plan-managed or self-managed.

We provide clear service agreements, progress reporting, and the documentation your support coordinator or the NDIA may need for plan reviews — so your funding works as hard as it should for you.

Who delivers your services

Every assessment and therapy session is delivered personally by Angela Theodorou, a fully qualified Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with more than 20 years of experience in dysphagia assessment and management.

That means no rotating roster of clinicians — one experienced therapist who knows you, your goals, and your support network from the first visit onward.

Have questions about service availability in your area, or want to talk through how we can fit into your plan? Email info@safeswallowaustralia.com.au or send an enquiry below — we'll get back to you promptly with tailored options.

Book an Appointment

Ready to take the first step?

No referral needed. Reach out today and we'll arrange a convenient time for an assessment.

Phone

0401 572 940

Email

info@safeswallowaustralia.com.au

Availability

Upon request

Service Area

Melbourne & Victoria — Private Homes, SIL & Aged Care.

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