Speak Out April 2019

Know the benefits

Stay informed about the profession, network via social media and face-to-face with your peers, access knowledge and have your say about the future of the speech pathology profession - know the benefits and plan your renewal now.

Networking

• Branch events – catch up with your peers and make new connections. • SPA member-only communities on Facebook – covering a wide range of areas of the profession. • Volunteer with your state branch – get involved and have some fun. • CPD where and when it suits you through SPA online programs and webinars, including free resources for members. • Pay lower rates on SPA workshops, National Conference and Private Practice Seminars – high quality, practical training for the profession. • CPD library – hire out a DVD to watch pre-recorded CPD events. • Access world class journals: covering academic, clinical and rural health. • Access to advice around professional practice, human resources, disability, NDIS, aged care, ethics and professional issues. • Be informed at national, state and international levels through Speak Out, National and Branch eNews and social media – keep up to date with what’s happening in your profession. • Advocacy and lobbying: Be part of the Branch working group and have your say! • Apply for a research grant – help enhance the clinical practice of speech pathologists. • Provide input when member feedback is sought to inform submissions and policy representation.

CPD

Access knowledge

* Renewals open 3 June

Have your say

Recognition

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) is recognised by the Australian Government, Medicare, National Disability Insurance Scheme and most private health funds as the quality standard for speech pathologists in Australia.

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