Speak Out June 2019

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June 2019

National Office Level 1/114 William Street 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 Gaenor Dixon – President

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Belinda Hill – Vice President Communications Brooke Sanderson – Vice President Operations Chyrisse Heine – Director Tim Kittel – Director Marleen Westerveld – Director Maree Doble – Director Follow Speech Pathology Australia via:

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Copyright © 2019 The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Speak Out is the official bi-monthly magazine of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd. Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) owns the copyright to Speak Out and no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the explicit permission of SPA. Write to us Letters can be sent to pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Letters may or may not be published in future issues of Speak Out magazine at SPA’s discretion. Advertisements Please refer to the “Publications” menu at www.speechpathology australia.org.au to view the 2019 Speak Out ad kit. Any queries may be directed to SPA Publications Manager T 1300 368 835 E pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Advertising booking dates for August 2019 Speak Out. The official booking form must be received at National Office by COB 9 July 2019 . New South Wales – Jamie Summerfield Northern Territory – Rebecca Amery Queensland – Leanne Sorbello, Catherine Hicks, Erika Campbell and Rebecca Sexton South Australia – Melanie Barrie Tasmania – Rachael Zeeman Victoria – Shane Erickson Western Australia – Jamaica Grantis Please see the website for Branch Editor contact details. Disclaimer 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 Print ISSN 1446-053X Digital ISSN : ISSN 2208-7125 Speak Out Branch Editors ACT – via pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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From the President

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Forging a future for all Australians - SPA apology

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Speech Pathology Australia at the UN

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It’s time to renew your membership!

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Meet the SPA Professional Standards and Recognition team.

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Ethics News

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Ethics mailbag - testimonials.

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Aged Care - Focus on palliative care

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National Conference - Darwin

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In Practice - Professional Practice support

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Professional Education - SPA’s new podcast

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Branch News

Cover photo: Speech pathologists Anna Green and Melissa (Melba) Ridd presented to the Northern Territory (NT) Police currently undertaking a Child Forensic Interviewing course. See more in NT Branch News.

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