In this week’s episode we speak with Jane and Kelly from the Advisor team about the frequently asked questions that they are hearing from SPA members about the recent NDIS changes. Kelly and Jane speak about the resources that members have found helpful, including information about pricing, ceasing services, and the heavy toll that speech pathologists are feeling. The episode ends with some reflections on NAIDOC week.

Resources:

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SPA's NDIS updates:

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/NDIS.aspx?hkey=3a92e538-62d2-45d5-a7e7-cee571b818f4

SPA's Mental health and wellbeing resources: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Member-benefits/mental-health-wellbeing-support.aspx

Free member wellbeing webinars:

Thriving through uncertainty - strategies for personal wellbeing (July 16th 2025)

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE61

Navigating difficult conversations with care (July 24th 2025)

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE53

Navigating moral injury - supporting the wellbeing of SPs (July 29th 2025)

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE22

NDIS pricing town hall (June 2025): https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=1027782

NAIDOC week events:

https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events

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