Umbo offers online speech pathology and occupational therapy services across Australia, utilizing videoconferencing technology to deliver personalized therapy sessions. The startup addresses the long wait times for therapy access, particularly in regional areas, by connecting clients with qualified therapists within one business day of their request.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many Australians, particularly those in regional or rural areas, face extended wait times to access speech pathology and occupational therapy services. This lack of timely access can hinder early intervention and negatively impact developmental outcomes and quality of life.
Solution
Umbo provides online speech pathology and occupational therapy services, connecting clients with qualified therapists via videoconferencing. This approach eliminates geographical barriers and reduces wait times, with clinical intake starting within one business day of a therapy request. Umbo's therapists deliver individualized therapy sessions, utilizing evidence-based practices and various engagement techniques to support clients in their homes or other familiar environments. The platform caters to children, adults, and NDIS participants, offering support for a range of needs, including communication, swallowing, motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
Target Audience
Umbo's primary customers include children and adults requiring speech pathology or occupational therapy, their families, NDIS participants, and schools/preschools seeking to refer students for therapy services.
Features
- Online speech pathology services addressing speech fluency, sound production, language comprehension, and neurodiversity.
- Online occupational therapy services supporting activities of daily living, motor skills, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
- Individualized therapy plans tailored to each client's specific needs and goals.
- Integration of various technologies and engagement techniques to enhance therapy effectiveness.
- Services for children, adults, and NDIS participants.
- Support for schools and preschools to refer children in need of therapy services.
- Registered NDIS provider.