Everything is set for our SPA forum, streamed live on our YouTube channel from 7pm AEDT. On the eve of #IDPwD our panellists will discuss ‘communication is everyone’s right’. Thank U to Meredith Allan, Jewel Topsfield, Dr Jennifer Fiztgerald, & Paul Fink. youtube.com/watch?v=bqNuTs…

Congratulations to Meredith Allen on her appointment to NDIS board! As I prepare a 37 page AT application for AAC, I look forward to her voice making a difference

Great spirit during today's IALP meeting with CEO's of our large affiliated societies 🇺🇸 ASHA 🇬🇧 RCSLT 💙 🇦🇺 Speech Pathology Australia 🇩🇪 Deutscher Bundesverband für Logopädie e.V. (dbl) 🇯🇵 Learn more about our international network and become a member of #IALP ialpasoc.info/affiliate-soci…

Warm congratulations to Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM and Alison Clarke OAM Spelfabet on your #QueensBirthdayHonours - both very deserving and esteemed members of Speech Pathology Australia #WeSpeechies Australian Aphasia Association

#SPweek2022 celebrates the vital work of speech pathologists in supporting the more than 1.2million Australians with communication disability. ‘Good Communications, Better Communities’ showcases the importance of communication, connections, and community. #SLPeeps Speech Pathology Australia

Following the Royal Commission on Aged Care, we are strongly supportive of the Allied Health Professions Australia proposal and their project EMBRACE (Exploring Multidisciplinary Block-funded Residential Aged Care Evaluation). #embraceproject Anika Wells MP Janet Rice

So… this happened last night. Thank you IAHA and the Aus Pharmacy Council for sponsoring the award. Apologies for the f bomb too 💁🏽‍♀️ Same time though, remember who you are and where you come from! Stay sovereign! 🖤

Today is a big moment! We have launched the National Guideline for Supporting the Learning, Participation and Wellbeing of Autistic children in Australia. The Guideline is free to download. A short thread on what to expect 🧵 /1 autismcrc.com.au/access/support…

A new guideline to support autistic children and their families in Australia was released by Autism CRC today. Congratulations on the release Autism CRC and we delighted to be a part of the reference group. autismcrc.com.au/access/support… #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps #slp2B #AutismAcceptance

Prof Kathy Eagar Anika Wells MP Aged & Community Care Providers Association OWN NSW ANMF - Australian Nursing Midwifery Federation HSU National Sadly, not in allied health - things have got worse & depending on the source, minutes per day of allied health in residential aged care are now between 2.85 & 6.36. For comparison, the Royal Commission thought 8 minutes was a disgrace. Watch this space for our new brief soon...

We welcome the release of the Tasmanian Government’s final consultation paper for a framework to improve literacy and highlights the important role of decodable books in phonics instruction. .dpac.tas.gov.au/literacy/home/community_consultation #slpeeps #speechpathology

Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing, and today (16 March) is Swallowing Awareness Day. Help us spread the word about dysphagia. We have a range of materials to learn more about dysphagia. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/swallowing #dysphagia#SwallowAware2023 #speechpathaus #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps

We are proud to announce that our special issue: "Communication, Swallowing and the Sustainable Development Goals" is now live SDG2030 UN Development Our special issue includes 36 papers on the #SDGs Speech Pathology Australia Julie Marshall Sharynne McLeod IALP IASLT RCSLTResearch ASHA

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) has released the 'Speech Pathology Workforce Analysis: Preparing for our future' report to address the growing concern of a shortage of speech pathologists in Australia. speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speech-Patholo… #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps #slp2B #slp #slpbloggers

After 45 years working as a speech pathologist one of our members, Loretta Blackall is retiring. Loretta features in the first our member profile series where you will hear about Loretta's career achievements, advice, and her experience being a SPA member. youtu.be/7UWyeDrzS-s

Thank you to everyone for your very kind words and best wishes as I spend my final day as CEO of Speech Pathology Australia. For more than 18 years I have had the immense privilege and honour of working with such wonderful staff and many exceptional members. Best wishes to all.

The Association congratulates Lindy McAllister Lindy McAllister a visionary in the field of speech pathology, who has been recognised with the prestigious Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List today. staff.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/About_U…

🎉👏CONGRATULATIONS Emeritus Professor Lindy Leah McAllister AM – For significant service to speech pathology & allied health in a range of roles Lindy McAllister & Gayle Porter AM – For service to community health as a speech path. #honours Speech Pathology Australia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_King…

An exciting day for the La Trobe University #SOLARLab Team. Delighted to see this media release underwritten by VC, Prof Theo Farrell: latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/… Thanks to Joanna Barbousas, Tanya Anne Serry PhD, 𝗗𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗶𝗻, Tessa Weadman, Eamon Charles & our amazing PhD students & tutors 🚀🌟📚✍️

We welcome today's announcement to embed evidence-based teaching and learning practices in Victorian schools from 2025 – a priority SPA and the profession have long advocated for. bit.ly/3KJh1ew #Phonics #Education #SpeechPathology #Victoria