Marathon Health Dubbo discipline lead and speech therapy Kylie Irvin said they have actually seen an increase in clients.

"We've got quite the waiting list," Ms Irvin said.

"We deliver a lot of services online and we've seen a big increase in cases this year."

Mrs Irvin said 1.2 million Australians struggle from a communication disability.

"There's many different forms a communication disability can take," she said.

"Some cases are more severe like those who don't speak, or it could be neurological from brain damage or those with Cerebral Palsy, to people with a language disorder.

"It's a basic human right to be able to communicate and everyone deserves to be able to communicate their needs and wants."

Ms Irvin said it is good to see an increase in cases seeking help across the Western Region, particularly among children.

"Speech Pathologists can play a crucial role in the development of children,' she said.

"Children in regional areas often cannot access this specialist support as easily as their city counterparts due to a lack of allied health in country communities.

"So we have been prioritising them through our speech pathology services that are delivered in pre-schools and schools across 15 underserviced regional communities in Western NSW.

"Children with a language impairment can struggle to make and keep friends, regulate their behaviour and negotiate new experiences.

"Research tells us they are also more inclined to face poorer educational, employment and mental health outcomes and can be more likely to engage in anti-social behaviour and criminal activity, so it's crucial we get that message out there."

"If parents notice that their children are finding it difficult to communicate for instance they struggle to understand others, be understood themselves and they get frustrated, then we'd recommend booking in with their GP sooner rather than later, Ms Irvin said.

"Without this service, parents would have to travel to access this specialist support, which can be difficult for some families.

"Its also beneficial being able to work with the teachers who can continue to support our work after weve left, Ms Irvin said.

There are five speech pathologists at the Marathon Health Dubbo office who cover an area across the Western Region for up to as far as Lightning Ridge.

"We have quite the large footprint in the Western Region," Ms Irvin said.

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