We are looking for people with aphasia in Australia 
to trial a telehealth aphasia therapy called M-MAT Tele.
M-MAT Tele is a group therapy that aims to improve talking for people with aphasia.
A speech pathologist provides therapy to a group of three (3) people with aphasia.
M-MAT Tele aims to improve your words, phrases and sentences.
You would receive thirty (30) hours of online therapy
You can do the therapy from your home 🏡 (with a computer or tablet).
M-MAT Tele is two hours per day, three days each week over five weeks.
| Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 |
 2 hours |
2 hours |
2 hours |
adults who: 
Have aphasia from a stroke
Can start therapy 3-12 months after their stroke
Spoke English before their stroke
Don't have other neurological conditions (for example: head injury, dementia)
Are happy to use a tablet, iPad or computer for online therapy
Don't have severe slurred speech or severe apraxia of speech
There is no cost for this therapy.
You will not be paid to participate.
You can continue your usual aphasia therapy.
You can't participate in other research programs during M-MAT Tele.
You don’t need to travel.
Everything is done online.
First we need to check if you are eligible.
Thenwe need to find 2 other people with a similar level of aphasia to you
It can take a few weeks or months before you start.
We will keep you updated.
No! When we have a group ready, we will work out the best days for everyone.
No, you just need log onto Zoom on your tablet or computer.
There is no typing or using a mouse.
New Researcher Grant awarded by Speech Pathology Australia
Stroke Foundation seed grant
The Australian Government, through the MRFF Cardiovascular Mission
Multi-Modality Aphasia Therapy
