Speak Out February 2019

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February 2019

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President’s report

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SPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee report

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SPA Award nominations

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National Guidelines: Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia

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Celebrating the highlights of 2018

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Book of the Year Awards 2019

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Have your say into the Aged Care Royal Commission

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Joint conference: Registrations to open

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Professional practice: Support, learning and new resources .

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CPD Live webinars

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Ethical Reflections

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Branch news

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