Speak Out August 2016

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

AN INTRODUCTION TO NDIS NDIS is a huge reform of disability services in Australia. Come along and learn what this might mean for you. Price - $175 + GST

Target Audience:

Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Managers/business owners of allied health services

3 Hour Workshop 7th September 9.30am – 12.30pm Sydney CBD

Presented by: Dr. Lanie Campbell

Lanie spent the rst 15 years of her career as a speech pathologist working in disability & health. She transitioned into research, completing a PhD in evidence-based practice and knowledge translation. She joined the Market & Sector division of the National Disability Insurance Agency soon after its launch in 2013, providing advice about how evidence relates to the NDIS legislation and decision-making and many other aspects of the implementation of the scheme. She continues to work as a consultant on projects related to NDIS. Lanie holds an adjunct position with the Faculty of Health Sciences, Disability and Community Research Group at the University of Sydney. Dr. Lanie Campbell

Price - $175 + GST

AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION – ASSESSMENT

AAC assessment is ongoing and requires a supportive team approach. This course will detail the process and considerations to guide AAC assessment.

Target Audience: Speech Pathologist - Disability 2 Hour Workshop 30th September 10am – 12 Pm Sydney CBD

Presented by: Anna Bech

Price - $175 + GST

AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION - LOW TECH AND HIGH TECH

Target Audience: Speech Pathologist - Disability 2 Hour Workshop 30th September 1.30pm – 3.30pm Sydney CBD

Low tech AAC options Speech Generating Devices (SGD) option & features Decision making process Case examples of low tech AAC and SGDs

Presented by: Anna Bech

Price - $175 + GST

EYE GAZE FOR COMMUNICATION

Eye gaze technology has developed greatly and become more accessible for clients. This course will provide an overview of considerations for eye gaze.

Target Audience: Speech Pathologist - Disability 2 Hour Workshop 20th October 1.30pm – 3.30pm North Ryde, Sydney

Presented by: Anna Bech

Price - $175 + GST

AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION - IMPLEMENTATION

The ultimate goal of implementation of AAC is for independent functional communication. This course will detail the process for planning and the range of strategies for supporting implementation Presented by: Anna Bech

Target Audience: Speech Pathologist - Disability 2 Hour Workshop 20th October 5pm – 7 pm North Ryde, Sydney

Anna is a speech pathologist, specialising in Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Anna has over 15 years experience working as a speech pathologist with people with a disability and has specialised in Assistive Technology for the past 10 years. Anna has a passion in providing e ective and evidence based support for clients and families to implement functional communication goals. Anna Bech

To nd out more and enrol, visit health.worklearner.com.au or call 1300 789 961