In this week’s episode we speak with Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Trish Johnson, SPA’s manager for ethics and professional issues, about understanding our obligations when someone is leaving a workplace, and entering a new one. Trish and Anna also discuss some considerations of when it is appropriate to start their own practice.

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:

Contact WorkPlace PLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/contact

Contact the ethics team- ethics@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 1300 368 835

Fair Work Ombudsman- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/

Health Professionals and Support Services Award- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/awards-summary/ma000027-summary

Guide to starting a business- https://business.gov.au/guide/starting

SPA member resources (you will need to log in to access these):

SPAs mentoring program- https://memberhub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/mentoring

Private practice essentials- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx?hkey=c15d4d21-9327-478b-92fa-2ec4300060a5

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