In this week’s episode, we speak with our National President Tim Kittle, about the background to the changes in certification for the 2023 membership renewal. Then, Speak Up Reference Group member Christie Feerick, speaks with our own Rosie Miller about frequently asked questions related to the changes in certification.

Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.

We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Resources:

SPA certification information: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Certification_Program/SPAweb/Members/Certification_Program/Certification_Program.aspx?hkey=c3aca4b9-ba3a-4e11-aa12-16ef2d55bddc

SPA documents including Scope of Practice: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/About_us/SPA_Documents/SPAweb/About_Us/SPA_Documents/SPA_Documents.aspx?hkey=9baff7ac-e3ad-4d6b-83e4-4f9e7c7af3fe

Tara and Rosie discuss the inclusion of cultural learning in the certification program:

https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/the-certification-program-s4-e17?si=43fb6dd05820436e87e2e094081d7827&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Contact National Office with further certification questions- [email protected] or call on 1300 368 835