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Thanks so much A/Prof Sally Hewat for your inspired presentation this morning. So much for us to think about as a profession, so many changes over the past decade, the past year and so much more to come #SPAconf

This study is the result of economic modelling commissioned by Speech Pathology Australia. We’re often told that justice services can’t afford to provide speech pathology, but it’s a false economy. Investing in identifying and treating communication needs SAVES money. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/14…

It’s a great way to end SP week, talking about all things Speech Pathology! Although I must admit…Zoom has nothing on face to face…

Join us tomorrow night 2 December at 7 pm AEDT for the SPA forum 2021, streamed live via YouTube. The forum will discuss the theme for this year’s #SPweek ‘Communication is everyone's right!’ The event can be viewed on computer, mobile device or smart TV. youtube.com/user/SpeechPat…

My colleague @ele_leopardi and I wrote a little piece for the conversation: protect-au.mimecast.com/s/AsC0CYW8ZKUP…

Congrats to ⁦Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM⁩ for this very clear description of aphasia, its causes and its potential effects during her interview on ⁦ABC News⁩ aphasiacre Watching ABC News Stories Health issues force actor Bruce Willis to retire. in iview iview.abc.net.au/show/abc-news-…

The 2022 National Speech Pathology Australia conference has officially kicked off with a Welcome to Country. I am so happy to be here, learning and connecting with colleagues, on Wurundjeri land #SPAconf

I had the best job tonight - presenting Fellowship and Life membership to these two amazing women 👏

She’s a superstar!

Congrats Penny Chapman on presenting your Masters research exploring adjustment experiences post laryngectomy. Highlighted that having friends and being engaged in meaningful activity supports adjustment, similar themes for other communication difficulties/disabilities #SPAconf

Speech pathology services do focus on dysphagia management in residential services - what’s the unmet need in the area of communication? Helen Leousis More data is needed! #SPAconf

64% patients had difficulty communicating, as reported by nurses, in the subacute setting. We need to support patients with communication difficulties so they can participate in their healthcare - it’s a critical part of our role. Great study Roz Shand #SPAconf

Interesting study by Penny Chapman identified a relationship between distress and early cessation of FEES. Such an important concept to explore. #SPAConf

Now we just need AHA as a part of our usual workforce @MeganKeage Renee Clapham

Congratulations to the 2022 Conference Planning Committee - you did an outstanding job! It’s been a huge success! I am a very proud SPA member, Melburnian and Board Director @kebabby_mae Diane Jacobs #SPAconf

Improving access to child care will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the Speech Pathology workforce, which is experiencing the high service demands; and on their clients, who often experience lengthy waitlist times. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

St Vincent’s hosted their inaugural Allied Health Excellence Awards yesterday, recognising and celebrating the important contribution that Allied Health make to patient care, research, clinical education and leadership with speech pathology finalists in 5 award categories 👏👏👏

I am very honoured to be the incoming National President of Speech Pathology Australia. Thank you to our outgoing pres Tim Kittel for your leadership over the past 4 years.

My first media interview as National President! Thanks to The Wire for the opportunity to talk about the important role speech pathology plays in the lives of all people with communication and swallowing difficulties or disabilities.