STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection

STAR Space - Speech Therapy & Reconnection Speech therapy & communication coaching for adults & children. Serving Auckland, Christchurch, online NZ and world wide.

Expert care for speech, language, literacy, voice, swallowing & communication. STAR (Speech Therapy & Reconnection) Space (formerly Speech Therapy & Associates) is based in Albany, Auckland. Our expertise spans across early childhood development, school-age communication needs, and adult rehabilitation, particularly in supporting those recovering from neurological events such as stroke and traumat

ic brain injury. We leverage extensive experience and a deep understanding of these areas to offer tailored, evidence-based therapy. This enables us to work effectively in various environments, from schools and hospitals to homes and clinics, making support accessible wherever our clients need it most. We offer both in-person sessions within Auckland and Hibiscus Coast/Rodney up to Warkworth, as well as telehealth services nationwide, ensuring that individuals across New Zealand can access high-quality therapy, regardless of location. Our team values collaboration, working closely with clients, their families, and other health professionals to provide a well-rounded support network that maximises each client’s potential.

Aphasia can affect different parts of communication.This guide shows some of the common areas people talk about.Swipe th...
04/06/2026

Aphasia can affect different parts of communication.

This guide shows some of the common areas people talk about.

Swipe through to see how these changes may show up in daily life.

When choosing a speech language therapist, especially in private practice, registration matters. In New Zealand, speech-...
03/06/2026

When choosing a speech language therapist, especially in private practice, registration matters. In New Zealand, speech-language therapy is self-regulated through NZSTA making registration an important marker of professional standards, accountability, ongoing learning, and ethical practice. We are proud to be NZSTA-registered at STAR Space -Speech Therapy And Reconnection. đź’™

Before you employ, refer or fund speech-language therapy, ask whether the SLT is NZSTA-registered. Speech-language therapy is not regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act in Aotearoa New Zealand. Instead, the profession is self-regulated through the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association.

NZSTA registration provides an important layer of public protection. Registered speech-language therapists must meet qualification and professional standards, complete ongoing professional development, make annual declarations about their practice, and follow NZSTA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Employing a registered speech-language therapist helps ensure the person you engage is qualified, current, accountable and committed to safe, ethical and culturally responsive practice.

Everyone’s experience with aphasia is different.We would like to hear from you.Swipe through, then share what you have n...
03/06/2026

Everyone’s experience with aphasia is different.

We would like to hear from you.

Swipe through, then share what you have noticed in your own way.

There are many misunderstandings about aphasia.Learning a few clear points can help make sense of what is happening.Swip...
02/06/2026

There are many misunderstandings about aphasia.

Learning a few clear points can help make sense of what is happening.

Swipe through for a simple explanation of what aphasia is and what it is not.

There is often a quiet worry behind aphasia - “Will people still understand me?”This is your reminder that your voice st...
01/06/2026

There is often a quiet worry behind aphasia - “Will people still understand me?”

This is your reminder that your voice still matters.

Swipe through for a few thoughts we hold close in therapy and everyday life.

June is Aphasia Awareness Month.For many people, aphasia changes how communication happens - not who a person is.Words m...
31/05/2026

June is Aphasia Awareness Month.

For many people, aphasia changes how communication happens - not who a person is.

Words may not come out the way they used to.
Understanding conversations may take more time.
Some days feel easier than others.

But behind every pause, every effortful sentence, every gesture -
there is still a person thinking, feeling, wanting to connect.

This month is not just about awareness.
It is about slowing down.
Listening differently.
Making space for communication in all its forms.

If you or someone you love is living with aphasia,
you are not alone - and you are still you.

Many people describe aphasia as something they did not expect and could not explain at first.If this feels familiar, you...
31/05/2026

Many people describe aphasia as something they did not expect and could not explain at first.

If this feels familiar, you are not alone.

Swipe through to learn more about what this experience can feel like.

Every family talks about difference in their own way.Some conversations happen during a question from a child. Others ha...
30/05/2026

Every family talks about difference in their own way.

Some conversations happen during a question from a child. Others happen when a situation appears in daily life.

These moments can help children grow empathy and confidence when communicating with others.

Scroll through for a gentle conversation starter.

Children learn how to communicate by watching the adults around them.Small actions such as patience, clear explanations,...
29/05/2026

Children learn how to communicate by watching the adults around them.

Small actions such as patience, clear explanations, and respectful language can shape how children understand communication differences.

Scroll through for a gentle tip that can support empathy.

Empathy is often visible in small everyday actions.Children may wait, listen carefully, or adjust how they communicate.T...
28/05/2026

Empathy is often visible in small everyday actions.

Children may wait, listen carefully, or adjust how they communicate.

These moments show that understanding can grow early when differences are explained with care.

Scroll through for a few examples.

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Regus Business Office Suite, Building 4, Candida Office Park, Parkway Drive, Albany Auckland NZ
Albany
0630

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