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National Office Level 2/11–19 Bank Place Melbourne VIC 3000 T 1300 368 835 F 03 9642 4922 E office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Chief Executive Officer Gail Mulcair T 03 9642 4899 E execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia Board Deborah Theodoros – President Gaenor Dixon – Vice President Communications Meg Maggiore – Vice President Operations

Highlights in this issue...

PAGE 14: 2014 SPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE: Join us in Melbourne for Connections: client. clinician.context

Stacie Attrill – Director Felicity Burke – Director Tennille Burns – Director Teena Caithness – Director Michelle Foley – Director Robyn Stephen – Director

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Communication International Project

2014

PAGE 8: Welcome to the launch of ICP2014; PAGE 12: Speech Pathology Australia’s Book of the Year Awards gets a facelift!

Speak Out Branch Editors ACT – via pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

New South Wales – Jesica Rennie Northern Territory – Erin Coonan

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Queensland – Simone Howells and Makaela Steel South Australia – Emma Leeson and Josie Kemp Tasmania – Kate Day Victoria – Shane Erickson Western Australia – Johanna Eppler Please see the website for Branch Editor contact details. Disclaimer

10 2013 SPA highlights 12 2014 Book of the Year 14 2014 National Conference 16 National CPD Update 20 Professional Practice News Protecting your clients’ privacy 22 SPA online update 24 Branch Pages: • New South Wales • Queensland • Tasmania • Victoria • Western Australia

4 Association News

• Senate Inquiry update • Fellowship Committee nominations • 2014 Research Grant program • CPSP information • Association Award nominations • The Allied Health Hub • 2014 Online Resource Guide now available! • Professional Support Advisor 8 ICP2014 Launch

To the best of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited’s (‘the Association’) knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication. The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content or accuracy of the material in this publication. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of the information provided. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this publication. Print Post Approved PP349181/01711 ISSN 1446-053X

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