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Speech Pathology Australia
Non-profit Organizations
Melbourne, VIC 21,227 followers
Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.
About us
Speech Pathology Australia is the national professional association for speech pathologists in Australia. The Association supports and regulates the ethical, clinical and professional standards of the profession, as well as lobbying and advocating for access to services that benefit people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Membership is open to applicants who meet the Association’s eligibility requirements. The Association is recognised by government as the professional body representing speech pathologists in Australia. Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, reading and writing, stuttering and voice. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drinking safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist. Speech pathologists work with people who have communication and swallowing difficulties that: - arise from premature birth, or may be present from birth (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, hearing impairments and cleft palate); or - occur as a result of physical, intellectual or sensory disability or a mental illness; or - emerge during early childhood (e.g., speech and language disorders, stuttering, difficulties learning to read and write); or - occur during adult years (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, head/ neck cancers, neurodegenerative disorders such as motor neurone disease); or - develop in the elderly (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease). Speech pathologists work in a variety of settings, including public and private hospitals; early intervention; child care and education settings; community health and rehabilitation centres; corporate organisations; correctional and juvenile justice facilities; disability services; universities; mental health services; residential accommodation; aged care facilities; private homes; and private speech pathology clinics.
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http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
External link for Speech Pathology Australia
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1949
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Primary
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Level 1 / 114 William Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
Employees at Speech Pathology Australia
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Nathan Cornish-Raley
Professional Support Advisor at Speech Pathology Australia
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Trish Johnson
Manager Ethics and Professional Issues at Speech Pathology Australia
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Mark Smith
Manager Policy and Advocacy at Speech Pathology Australia
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Cathleen Taylor-Rubin
Principal Speech Pathologist at Taylor-Rubin Speech Language Pathology
Updates
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While more graduates are being employed by private practices than ever before, most speech pathology students don't get the opportunity to experience placements in these settings before graduation. Our new resource 'Practice education in private practice', helps practice owners consider the 'what' and the 'how' of student supervision in private practice. It includes checklists, online resources, facts and suggestions to equip practice owners to consider offering student placements. 🔖 Read the resource: https://bit.ly/4dxDo2L 🎧 Listen to the #SpeakUpPod episode: https://bit.ly/4gOBXQb
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In this week’s #SpeakUpPod, Queensland Branch Co-Chair, Dr Shaun Ziegenfusz, speaks with Kate O’Leary, project officer for SPA’s new resource: Practice education in private practice. They discuss ways that workplaces can participate in student placements, models of supervision, practice education skills, and how speech pathologists can expand their supervision capabilities. 🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4gOBXQb 🔖 Read the resource: https://bit.ly/4dxDo2L
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If you've been wondering where to go to learn about current assessment and treatment approaches for childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), look no further! We're thrilled to offer two extended* clinical bites on assessing and treating CAS presented by Dr Maryane Gomez, expert clinician and researcher. As a practising speech pathologist, Dr Gomez is well placed to answer all your questions about how to use research-driven tools and apply scientifc evidence in real clinical contexts, including private practice. Register for both sessions now via the Learning Hub and receive a 25% discount. *These clinical bites will be 90 minutes each to include a case study 30mins of live Q&A. 👉 https://bit.ly/3N3J6yi
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The International Journal of Speech Language Pathology (IJSLP) Vol 26 No 5 (2024) is out! Visit the IJSLP page of the SPA website to access it (this is a member benefit). 👉 https://bit.ly/3x4zJtK #WeSpeechies #SpeechPathology
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This week on #SpeakUpPod, we delve into an enlightening discussion with Erin West on her PhD research on Auslan phonology, the sign language of Australia. Erin shares her invaluable insights on the steps we still need to take for language equity as we celebrate International Week of Deaf People and International Day of Sign Languages this week. https://bit.ly/4gvTnRH #IWDP & #IDSL #Auslan
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QLD SPA Members, mark your calendars for Friday 11th October 2024 📢 Join the QLD Branch for an evening of resource sharing and networking! Come along to share a favourite SLP resource and build up on your favourites, along with a chance to have a chat and meet other speech pathologists in the area. More information and register through the SPA website.
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WA SPA Members and SPA Non-Members! 🔔 Join the WA Branch for a Lived Experience Event: Enhancing Speech Pathology Services. Discover how Speech Pathologists can better collaborate with clients through real-life perspectives. Hear from four local speakers, including neurodivergent caregivers, an adult AAC user, and a speaking SP service user. Register through SPA website.
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Are you about to graduate as a speech pathologist and considering a career in the education sector? Check out our Speech Pathology in Education (SPiE) modules in our on-demand catalogue. This comprehensive self-paced learning program features three modules, covering foundational topics through to leadership and systems coaching. As a student member, you can access these courses at a discounted rate. Plus, once registered, you'll retain ongoing access to these resources even after your student membership ends. https://bit.ly/4dhUf9q
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