Speak Out August 2016

Tasmania

TAS 107 Members as at June 2016

May 11 was Swallowing Awareness Day. DAAT (Disability Assessment and Advisory Team) North speech pathologists took the opportunity to highlight the impact of swallowing disorders for people with a disability. We hand delivered information packs to many of the disability support organisations with which we work. We provided a range of posters, including the Australian Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids, for organisations to place in their kitchens. Initial feedback from the organisations was positive and we hope they continue to remind everyone of the impact of swallowing disorders and the support that speech pathologists can provide. Swallowing Awareness Day

Diane Symons and Ria Ferris Speech Pathologists (DAAT, North)

The speechies in the Launceston region enjoyed another lovely dinner at an Indian restaurant, following a branch meeting back in May. Much curry, rice and naan was enjoyed by all. It was so fantastic to see our profession represented in so many different areas as there were speechies who work in the field of paediatrics, disability and adults (acute and rehabilitation). Yet again, another reminder of the diversity our profession! It was great to see so many new faces at the latest gathering, especially meeting so many of the new grads in our region. We look forward to meeting up with everyone again at the next gathering. More speechie catch-ups

TOP FROM LEFT Jess Becker, Isabelle Russell and

Vanessa Vanderpols. LEFT Teagan Hensen-

Helgeson, Rachael Zeeman, Ria Ferris, Diane Symons, Dennis Lo, Paige Woods and Charlotte Boatwright.

Rachael Zeeman Tas Branch Editor

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