In this week’s episode, Jenny Baker from Fremantle Speech Pathology Services, talks about reading comprehension and how to ensure that intervention is meaningful and individualised.

We are sorry to report that Jenny's workshop has needed to be postponed. It will be occurring in 2024 with dates to be confirmed soon. If you have any questions about this please contact the Learning Hub: [email protected]

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: 

Rethinking how to promote reading comprehension by Hugh Catts : https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1322088.pdf

Reading science in schools FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingscienceinschools/

The writing revolution: https://www.thewritingrevolution.org/

Scarborough’s reading rope: https://www.reallygreatreading.com/content/scarboroughs-reading-rope

 

Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on [email protected]

In this week’s episode, Dr Melissa Brunner (Liss, she/her), speaks about finding ways to safely help individuals post TBI access social media while maintaining autonomy and choice of the individual.

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 Liss: [email protected]

eSafety commissioner: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

eSafety Guide to staying safe online: https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/being-safe-online

Cyberability - free training on how to stay scam safe after brain injury: http://www.cyberability.org.au/

social-ABI-lity - free training on how to use social media after brain injury: https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/courses/social-ABI-lity/

Social Media and People With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Metasynthesis of Research Informing a Framework for Rehabilitation Clinical Practice, Policy, and Training https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00211 *Email Liss for a copy*

Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on [email protected]

In this week’s episode we continue our series with Life Members of Speech Pathology Australia. Today, Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Sue Block reflects on her career and the changes that have occurred in this time.

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.

Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on [email protected]

In this week’s episode, Ethics Advisors Kelly Williams and Nadia Marussinszky discuss our Ethics Board and how complaints are managed. Next, we hear from the Board’s community representatives, Donna Dancer, Dr Grant Meredith, Suzanne Burow, and Jen Morris.

They reflect on consumer rights, the valuable insight that their diverse professional and lived experience brings to Investigation Panels, and how to navigate tricky ethical situations.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on the Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http:%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

Resources:

Information on the Ethics Complaints process:

https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Making_a_Complaint/SPAweb/Resources_for_the_Public/Make_a_Complaint/Making_a_Complaint.aspx?hkey=6b603c7c-33ec-4845-8b3f-d43b22909465

JCPSLP Special Edition on Ethics: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/JCPSLP-Vol-25-No-2

For questions contact: [email protected]

In this week’s episode, SPA’s new National President, Kathryn McKinley, has a conversation with SPA’s new CEO, Jodie Long. They discuss growth in the speech pathology profession, the Association’s strategic plan, being a member-focused organisation, and opportunities that come with new leadership.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub.

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

In this week’s episode, our new National President, Kathryn McKinley, has a conversation with our new CEO, Jodie Long.

They discuss growth in the speech pathology profession, the Association’s strategic plan, being a member-focused organisation, and opportunities that come with new leadership.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub:

https://gate.sc/?url=http:%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download.

If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

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.

Happy Speech Pathology Week! Today we are talking to Speech Pathologist Madeleine Ebinger from Cabrini and her client Oli about what this year’s theme “Communicating for life” means to them.

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.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

SPA member resources:

Download a free member digital resource pack : https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/whats_on/Speech_Pathology_Week/SPAweb/What_s_On/Speech_Pathology_Week/Speech_Pathology_Week.aspx?hkey=bda669cc-f0ed-4c09-ba3f-58623572a886

Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 3’s episode: Demystifying selective mutism.

In this week’s episode, CYMHS speech pathologist, Kristen Potts, speaks with Dr Elizabeth Woodcock, founder, director and principal Clinical Psychologist from the Selective Mutism Clinic in Sydney. Elizabeth explores the assessment and intervention approaches used when working with a child with Selective Mutism, as well as how speech pathologists and psychologists can collaborate in working with these children.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

Resources:

The Selective Mutism Clinic: selectivemutism.com.au

The Selective Mutism Resource Manual: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781315174068/selective-mutism-resource-manual-maggie-johnson-alison-wintgens

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Mary Woodward, Senior Advisor Justice, chats with Sarah Cocco, Sally Clarey, and Máire MacCana about working as an intermediary in the justice system. They discuss the role of intermediaries, working arrangements and programs in different states and territories, and the positive impact that intermediaries can have.

Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597

Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email [email protected].

Resources:

You can learn more about this topic by listening to an earlier Speak Up podcast, https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/speak-up-season-04-e03?fbclid=IwAR0F81-dXO0GaMKoWb8S-Yap0WzFW0ZLX7XKofX3kcpQ2Fk9ju-tdysrhOE

Today’s episode discusses succession planning, Fiona from the Private Practice Advisor team and Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlace PLUS discuss succession planning from the perspective of both employees / contractors and business owners.

 

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

Legal123: https://legal123.com.au/what-happens-to-my-business-if-i-die/

Business.gov- Develop your succession plan: https://business.gov.au/planning/business-plans/develop-your-succession-plan

Contact the SPA Advisor team- [email protected] or 1300 368 835

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