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25.01.2022 A new episode of Speak Up is live, don't forget to subscribe so that you don't miss an episode. In this week's episode, SPA's Jane Delaney (Senior Advisor Early Childhood and Education), talks with Pam Thuan about speech pathologists in schools and the response to intervention model. Link in the comments.

25.01.2022 We recently celebrated Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day (Friday 16 October) and have released a new policy brief relating to DLD advocacy . This policy brief aims to increase awareness of Developmental Language Disorder which is often described as the hidden condition. ... The paper highlights the key issues relating to Developmental Language Disorder, the role of speech pathologists, and issues with NDIS access. It is available on our website, and speech pathologists are encouraged to use the document in advocating for individuals and families. #DLDSeeMe #DevLangDis>> https://bit.ly/2FIMm3i

24.01.2022 Today, Sunday 8 November, is the start of NAIDOC Week. A week that celebrates the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Speech Pathology Australia celebrates and supports the achievements of all its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members. The Association acknowledges the importance of NAIDOC Week and the theme 'Always Was, Always Will Be' which recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this conti...nent for over 65,000 years. How do you plan on celebrating? let us know in the comments if you're hosting your own event or planning on attending one: https://bit.ly/2U4MVYx #NAIDOC2020 #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps #slp2B #SpeakUp4CommRights

24.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia’s Speechie Library Talks campaign kicks off this week connecting members with their local libraries to help build children’s language and literacy development. Created in collaboration with the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) there will be more than 60 Speechie Library Talks across the country. The talks include a reading of one of the Association’s Book of the Year winning books and tips and information for parents and carers ...on how they can help with language and literacy at home. To find a Speechie Library Talk at a library near you visit the website: https://bit.ly/36yMbRE ------ #childrensbooks #childrensreading #languageandliteracy #earlychildhooddevelopment #libraries #picture #books #parenting #childrenseducation #childrensbookstagram #childrensbookillustration

24.01.2022 This week on Speak Up, Dr Emily Dawes interviews the team behind the DLD Learning Program launching this Friday (DLD Awareness Day.) Module 1: What is Developmental Language Disorder? will be available free for Association members. Tune in here: https://bit.ly/3iTTGGJ

23.01.2022 Tomorrow, Sunday 15 November, is the start of the Family Matters National Week of Action. Family Matters is Australia is a national campaign to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people grow up safe and cared for in family, community and culture.... The campaign’s goal is to eliminate the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care, by 2040. Learn more and get involved in the week. #FirstNation #Reconciliation

21.01.2022 The first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the Association, a Reflect plan, was formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia in 2019. Within the RAP framework, a Reflect plan is intended to cover a period of 12 months. The SPA RAP Working Group has now developed the first draft of our Innovate plan the second of four levels in the RAP framework. Reconciliation Australia provides a template for each level of plan, with actions and deliverables that are required within the plan. The Working Group has also included additional actions and deliverables which reflect the strategic direction of the Association. We welcome feedback on the draft plan. You can provide this feedback to Pauline Weldon-Bowen or Cori Williams before 7 October.

21.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia is releasing a Developmental Language Disorder Learning Program, put together by an esteemed group, including Associate Professor Marleen Westerveld, Dr Mary Claessen, Associate Professor Natalie Munro, Associate Professor Suze Leitão and Associate Professor Tanya Serry. The first module What is Developmental Language Disorder? Is available FREE for members today - visit our Learning Hub for more information> https://bit.ly/2GTToTx

20.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia is looking forward to celebrating Developmental Language Disorder Awareness this Friday 16 October. We are pleased to have worked with leading academics in the development of an online Learning Module on Developmental Language Disorder for speech pathologists. The module will be available free for members this Friday. Find out more about DLD Day here: https://radld.org/... #DevLangDis #DLDSeeMe

17.01.2022 Join us via Zoom on Wednesday 21 October to celebrate the launch of the 2020 Code of Ethics! In a half hour session you'll meet the Ethics Board, hear from leaders in the profession, and enjoy a Code of Ethics Q and A session. Submit your questions to [email protected] and RSVP to the launch here: https://bit.ly/2SU99fB

17.01.2022 In recognition of International Stuttering Awareness Day tomorrow, 22 October, Speak Up has a special episode this week. Our own Senior Advisor Professional Standards Dr Simone Arnott chats to Vikesh Anand, National President and Councillor of Australia Speak Easy Association. Tune in on your favourite app, or on Soundcloud here: https://bit.ly/3jbtQ16

17.01.2022 ‘Hearing language: 50 Words Project allows people to hear local Indigenous words’ (3 minute read). Working with Indigenous communities, researchers at the University of Melbourne have created a resource to help Australians connect with First Nations languages. There are hundreds of Indigenous languages across Australia, but most people have heard only a tiny portion of them and of those languages many Australians would struggle to recognise a single word.... The 50 Words Project aims to provide 50 words in every Indigenous language of Australia, showcasing Australia’s linguistic diversity and celebrating Indigenous languages that continue to be spoken every day, as well as those being revitalised by their communities #FirstNation #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOCWeek2020 #NAIDOC #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps

16.01.2022 Autism CRC has published a report for families, clinicians, researchers and policy makers, which synthesises all available high-quality evidence about interventions for children on the autism spectrum. The report was completed for the Commonwealth Government of Australia. The report contains two elements: A clear description of the different types of early intervention supports for children on the autism spectrum.... A systematic review of the evidence underpinning different early intervention supports. The key findings are in Table 6 of the main report on p. 73 (also presented in a community summary). You can download the report, along with ‘community summaries’ of the main findings, below:

16.01.2022 On 6 November, the winners of the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards for 2020 will be announced. Because of the challenges of #COVID19 we won’t be holding an in-person awards ceremony as we usually do. Instead, we’ll announce the winners via video on our website and social media platforms.At this time, we’ll announce the winners in the four age-related categories and the inaugural ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Authored Children’s Book Award’. ... Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been another outstanding year for the Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, which are fast becoming one of the country’s leading awards for children’s literacy. More information about Book of the Year is available here https://bit.ly/3jAiG71

14.01.2022 A new episode of Speak Up is live! Tune in as Amanda Rooney interviews Dr Jade Cartwright, discussing dementia care and speech pathology. https://bit.ly/2F8c0hD

13.01.2022 Today (14 October) is Allied Health Professionals Day (AHPs Day). Speech pathologist are university trained allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties. Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. Allied health professionals have been working on the frontline in hospitals in Australia’s response to COVID-19 and adapting to new methods of se...rvice delivery in primary care. From the ICU to community-based rehabilitation, allied health professionals have an important role to play in physical and mental recovery for COVID-19 survivors. We are proud to represent this great profession and to be a member of Allied Health Professions Australia. On AHPs Day celebrate the work that allied health professions love doing and raise their profile by highlighting the important role they play in health and social care systems. https://bit.ly/3lVADxV #AHPsDay #AHPsDay2020 #strongertogether #alliedhealth

13.01.2022 As a member of the coalition, Speech Pathology Australia supports The National Early Language and Literacy Coalition (NELLC) release of a discussion paper that outlines the objectives and priorities of a National Early Language and Literacy Strategy. The central objective of a National Early Language and Literacy Strategy is to establish a coordinated national approach to enhancing babies’ and children’s early language and literacy development in Australia. In support of the ...launch of the Discussion and Evidence Papers, ARACY will host a National Language and Literacy Strategy (NELLS) webinar on 10 November, from 12.00pm-1.00pm AEDT. Join Associate Professor Tanya Serry and Dr Rebecca Goodhue for this webinar. Register online: https://bit.ly/32iwuwA

12.01.2022 Yesterday, we officialy launched the Speech Pathology Australia 2020 Code of Ethics. To coincide with its release, we have developed a short, self-paced course as an overview and introduction to the 2020 Code of Ethics, taking you through the new and expanded content. Get to know the new Code of Ethics here: https://bit.ly/37lE9xo

11.01.2022 Don't miss the latest episode of Speak Up! Pauline Weldon-Bowen and Cori Williams discuss the importance of NAIDOC week. Pauline is SPA's Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Project Officer. She is a proud Wiradjuri-Bidjigal woman with passion for working towards a positive future for the Aboriginal People of Australia. Cori is SPA's Senior Advisor Evidence Based Practice and Research. ----- #podcast #professionaldevelopment #clinica #edication #education #speech #speechpathology #slp2b #slp #wespeechies #professional #tunein #podcastersofinstagram #podcasting #working #work #podcastinglife #NAIDOC2020 #naidocweek #naidocweek2020

11.01.2022 On Stuttering Awareness Day (22/10) get behind the ‘Find the Right Words’ campaign that aims to change public perceptions & start a new conversation about stuttering. It’s a global campaign to tackle the harmful language that surrounds stuttering. #ASEA https://bit.ly/3jjghgd

10.01.2022 On World Mental Health Day (10/10) it is important to appreciate that speech pathologists improve a person’s communication and swallowing skills so they can function physically, socially and mentally at home, in the classroom, in the workplace, in social situations and in mental health treatment programs. Speech pathologists are an important part of the mental health team. Speech pathologists diagnose communication and swallowing disorders and, as part of the mental health te...am, can play an important role in diagnosing mental illnesses. They also help to determine whether communication or swallowing difficulties are part of the current mental health issue or whether there is an underlying communication/ swallowing disorder. They then develop appropriate targets to help overcome difficulties and help the person understand and participate in their treatment. Learn more about speech pathology and mental health with by reading our fact sheet on the topic https://bit.ly/3llRI3y #SLPeeps #WeSpeechies #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2020 #MentalHealthPromise

10.01.2022 Got a Big Idea? The Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is running the ‘Big Ideas competition’. CHF is seeking ideas on how Australia could change the way health care is delivered and transform the way health system operates. The ideas will form the basis of the Big Ideas Forum at the CHF Summit: Shifting Gears in March 2021.... Learn more online. Competition closes 31 October 2020.

08.01.2022 This week's episode is a double feature with two conversations about rural and remote speech pathology practice. The interviews were conducted by members of SPA's Early Career Reference Group. First up is Nicola Lay interviewed by Luke Mitchell, followed by Star Kost interviewing Emma Eagleton. Link in the comments!

08.01.2022 The October edition of Speak Out is now available online! The Ethics edition of Speak Out is now available for members, featuring all you need to know about the 2020 Code of Ethics, including how ethics relates to professional practice, the NDIS and ethical issues for early career speech pathologists.https://bit.ly/35Ay51o

05.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia is looking forward to celebrating Developmental Language Disorder Awareness this Friday 16 October. We are pleased to have worked with leading academics in the development of an online Learning Module on Developmental Language Disorder for speech pathologists. The module will be available free for members this Friday. Find out more about DLD Day here: https://radld.org/... #DevLangDis #DLDSeeMe

04.01.2022 Speech Pathology Week may be over but the challenge of making Australians aware of communication disability goes on. This short video by our ACT/NSW Branch highlights the important role speech pathologists play in working with Australians to ensure everyone is communicating with confidence. There are 1.2 million Australians with communication disability. Watch experienced clinicians share their stories of how their clients can communicate with confidence. #SPweek #SLPeeps #We...Speechies https://www.youtube.com/watch

04.01.2022 The new 2020 Code of Ethics is launching today! Join us at 3pm AEST via Zoom to celebrate. There will be time to answer queries about the 2020 Code of Ethics, send questions to [email protected] RSVP to the launch here: https://bit.ly/2SU99fB

03.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia supports Developmental Language Disorder Awareness Day on Friday 16 October because more light needs to be shed on a hidden condition that affects on average two children in every classroom. DLD is a condition that causes difficulties with speech, language understanding, communication, and reading (with an associated high risk of dyslexia). Developmental Language Disorder is now the accepted term for language difficulties where the language disorder... has no other differentiating or influencing condition (e.g. the absence of Autism, Down Syndrome, Fragile X, etc.). The term DLD describes children who are likely to have a language problem that endures into middle childhood and beyond; without diagnosis and specialist support this condition has a significant impact on their everyday social interactions and schooling. If you are concerned a child you know has DLD, contact a speech pathologist. Find a speech pathologist via the Speech Pathology Australia website.> https://bit.ly/3k4PNjx

02.01.2022 The new 2020 Code of Ethics is coming! Join us for the launch via Zoom on Wednesday 21 October...https://bit.ly/2SU99fB

02.01.2022 Speech Pathology Australia congratulates Tirritpa Ritchie, valued member of the SPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee, on his re-election to the Board of Directors of IAHA. You can read about members of the IAHA Board of Directors below.

01.01.2022 It’s one week to World Mental Health Day on 10 October 2020. One in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness annually, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. During the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritising mental health and wellbeing has been more important than ever. This World Mental Health the message is simple: Look after your mental health, Australia. You can do this in a number of ways. Start by visiging the Look after your mental health Australia website and fi...nd out how you can get involved and, at the same time, look after your own mental health. #LookAfterYourMentalHealthAustralia #WMHD2020 #WMHD2020