Canterbury Speech and Language Therapy

29/01/2026

We’re so excited to launch our new Ashburton Neurodiverse Community Playgroup! 🎉

Together with Playcentre Aotearoa, we’re opening a neurodiverse community playgroup designed to foster connection, understanding, and play.

We’d love to have you join us! Get in touch to secure your spot 💛

Check out all the details below ⬇️

28/01/2026

08/01/2026

Struggling to find a speech-language therapist (SLT)? You’re not alone.

Aotearoa has only around 22 SLTs per 100,000 people – among the lowest rates in the OECD. That means long waitlists and people missing out on help to communicate and swallow safely.

NZSTA is calling for targeted investment in three high-need areas:
🔹 Assistive Technology & AAC – so people who rely on devices are not waiting years to have a voice
🔹 Dementia – keeping people connected, independent and safe for longer
🔹 Residential disability services – making sure it is safe to eat and free to communicate in every home

📣 Find out what we’re asking for and why it matters:
👉 https://speechtherapy.org.nz/advocacy/

23/12/2025

And that's a wrap on 2025 for the team at Canterbury Speech and Language Therapy. We have LOVED supporting you and your whanau this year. We are now taking a well deserved rest until Monday 5th January. Have a wonderful festive period, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2026!

23/07/2025

We are expanding our service area! One of our therapists is now covering our further North areas 🙌 get in touch if you are interested in an appointment
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23/07/2025

Our service area is expanding 🙌 One of our wonderful therapists is now travelling to North Canterbury to provide therapy to whanau there. Get in touch if you are interested in an appointment!

03/07/2025

It can be hard to know when to seek help with your child’s eating, especially when so many people say, “They’ll grow out of it.”. But it may be more than just “picky eating.”

Feeding therapy helps you understand what’s behind your child’s eating patterns and gives you practical tools to make mealtimes feel less overwhelming and more successful.

You don’t need to wait until things feel urgent, you can seek support early. DM us to learn more about how our programs can help.

24/06/2025

Rare spaces available in Selwyn - get in touch if you want to grab one

30/04/2025

We have rare spaces available for speech and language therapy for this term. Get in touch for more info 🙌

14/04/2025

Come along to this active Music Makers group with Southern Music Therapy where you will use instruments and singing in a safe and inclusive space - suitable for school aged children with disabilities & additional learning needs. Love your work Kim and team 🎶

Come and join an active group where we will use instruments and singing in a safe and inclusive space suitable for school aged children with disabilities & additional learning needs.