Speak Up

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July 07, 2021 Older Persons Advocacy Network – a conversation with Craig Gear - S03 E24
In this week’s episode Speech Pathology Australia CEO, Gail Mulcair speaks with CEO of the Older Persons Advocacy Network, Craig Gear. Gail and Craig explore the ways speech pathologists can advocate to support the human rights of older Australians with communication and swallowing difficulties, and discuss the views of both OPAN and SPA on the Government’s response to the Aged Care Royal Commission.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
29 min
June 30, 2021 Ethics FAQs: Advertising, professional communication and ceasing services - S03 E23
In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's ethics team – Trish Johnson, Nadia Marussinszky and Kelly Williams – discuss case scenarios involving common ethical issues related to advertising, professional communication and ceasing services.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
19 min
June 23, 2021 Working with people who are Deaf-blind - S03 E22
In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's professional practice advisor, Erin West, chats to Dr Meredith Prain from Able Australia and Senses Australia. Meredith speaks about what speech pathologists need to know when working with people who are Deaf-blind.
Please email Anneke on the following email address to obtain the reference list mentioned in this episode:
[email protected]
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
23 min
June 16, 2021 Q&A with a paediatric occupational therapist - S03 E21
In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's Anneke Flinn chats with experienced paediatric occupational therapist, Charlinda Parsons. Charlinda speaks about how paediatric speech pathologists can incidentally consider regulation, sensory and fine motor issues in their speech pathology sessions.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
35 min
June 09, 2021 What it is like to use AAC – from someone who uses it - S03 E20
In this week’s episode, Cathy Olsson chats to Lisa, a stroke survivor, about her experiences as a user of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
9 min
June 02, 2021 Allied health assistants in speech pathology - S03 E19
In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's Anneke Flinn speaks to proud Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara woman, Lorraine Randall. Lorraine chats about her journey to becoming an allied health assistant and her work in the speech pathology department at the Royal Darwin Hospital.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
14 min
May 26, 2021 Navigating a pandemic – key learnings for speech pathology - S03E18
In this week’s episode, Speech Pathology Australia's National President Tim Kittel speaks with ASHA President Dr Lynn Williams about the key learnings for the speech pathology profession from navigating the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
29 min
May 19, 2021 Culturally responsive practice – a conversation with Professor Yvette Hyter - S03 E17
In this week’s episode SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks with Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Professor Yvette Hyter from Western Michigan University. Professor Hyter explores the ways the speech pathology profession can be more culturally and linguistically responsive.
Professor Hyter is a keynote speaker at the upcoming 2021 Speech Pathology Australian Virtual National Conference.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
28 min
May 12, 2021 What has executive function got to do with speech sound disorders? - S03 E16
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats to Dr Rebecca Waring, lecturer from the University of Melbourne, about how executive function impacts the cognitive-linguistic profile of children with a phonological impairment. Rebecca explains how the cognitive-linguistic profiles of these children can be considered in phonological assessment and intervention.
Please email Anneke on the following email address to obtain the reference list mentioned in this episode: [email protected]
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pays 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.
22 min
May 05, 2021 Speech pathology in the international space - S03 E15
In this week’s episode, Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister speaks with Associate Professor Sally Hewat from the University of Newcastle. They discuss her international work in the Asia Pacific region. Sally is the 2021 Elizabeth Usher Memorial Award recipient.
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.
23 min

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Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this presentation. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in these recordings including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into these recordings. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this presentation or any of these materials.