Swallowing Safety Made Simple

Every mealtime is an
opportunity to support
safety, dignity, and wellbeing.

Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) can affect people of all ages and abilities in aged care facilities, disability group homes, or at home. Without the right strategies in place, mealtimes can pose serious risks and reduce enjoyment of food and drink.

We provide clear, easy to understand practical training for care teams, families, and support staff. We also provide personalised swallowing assessments for anyone who experience swallowing difficulties. Our goal is to make every meal safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable wherever support is needed.

Why Partner With Us?

At Swallowing and Dysphagia Support, we understand each unique challenge that care providers, support teams, families, and loved ones face in keeping mealtimes safe.

Whether in aged care facilities, disability group homes, or your own homes, our services are here to support you, your staff, carers, family members, and clients with our clear, hands-on swallowing education and speech pathology support tailored to their needs.

Who We Support

  • Nurse feeding a senior man yogurt in a cup, smiling at each other in a healthcare setting.

    Aged Care Providers

    We support aged care teams to reduce choking risks, improve staff confidence, and meet care standards through practical swallowing assessments and on-site training.

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  • Woman comforting a man with Down syndrome in a kitchen, both wearing aprons, surrounded by baked goods.

    Disability Group Homes

    Tailored swallowing assessments and training for SIL homes and disability group homes. Trainings for support workers, designed for clients with complex needs and NDIS requirements.

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  • An elderly woman feeding an elderly man in a bright kitchen with fresh vegetables on the counter.

    People Living at Home

    We offer in-home swallowing assessments for individuals who prefer care in their own space, supporting older adults, NDIS participants, and family members involved in mealtime care.

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  • Logo featuring a silhouette of a person's profile inside a stylized letter D with blue and black colors.

    Home Care Package

    We provide swallowing assessments and mealtime support to help older adults eat and drink safely, reduce choking risks, and enjoy mealtimes with confidence.

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  • A logo featuring a human profile inside a stylized letter 'D', with a blue and black color scheme.

    NDIS Participants

    Our swallowing assessments and IDDSI training support NDIS participants and their carers to manage mealtime challenges safely and confidently at home or in the community.

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  • People with Dysphagia

    Our goal is to help people with Dysphagia reduce choking risks, improve comfort, and make mealtimes easier and more enjoyable.

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Our Services

  • We assess swallowing during mealtimes to check for risks like choking or aspiration, and provide clear recommendations to keep eating and drinking safe.

  • Regular reviews help us update care plans, monitor progress, and make sure safe swallowing strategies are being followed.

  • We provide practical training for carers and kitchen staff so everyone feels confident supporting safe mealtimes.

  • We train staff following the IDDSI framework, ensuring meals and drinks are prepared safely to meet food and fluid texture guidelines.

  • Easy-to-access online training modules so staff can learn safe swallowing and IDDSI practices anytime, anywhere.

What Our Clients Say

  • "We have learned what to look for and the right steps to take if a resident is at risk. Now we know when to refer for a swallowing assessment."

    — Aged Care Nurse

  • "The IDDSI training helped us understand texture levels and how to prepare meals safely for our residents."

    — Catering Manager

  • "Swallowing and Dysphagia support helped me how to make mealtimes safe and enjoyable for Dad.

    — Lauren, Daughter of client

  • "The swallowing assessment helped me find out what’s safe to eat and drink. I feel less worried when I eat now."

    — Peter, Adult client

  • "With IDDSI training, we learned how to make IDDSI Level 5 Minced and Moist food. Now my husband eats better and hasn’t coughed when he eats since."

    — Jo, Wife of client

  • "The swallowing assessment and IDDSI training were tailored to our client’s needs, practical to follow, and have significantly improved their quality of life."

    — Group Home Manager

  • "Education is very clear and practical, even new staff now understand how to reduce risks at mealtimes."

    — Facility Educator