Speak Out December low res draft 2017

Spotlight on professional support

Increase your professional support in 2018

• new knowledge of resources, practices and work places which the mentee shares; • sense of contribution and giving back to the profession;

While many early career speech pathologists take up the opportunity of receiving some extra professional support through participating in the mentoring program, more experienced speech pathologists can also benefit from mentoring both as mentees and mentors. Speech pathologists who have worked for several years and are now relocating; changing field of practice; expanding field of practice ; new to a senior role; ; undertaking a research project; or, looking for support to work on some career goals can benefit from the support of a mentor who has skills, experience and local knowledge in the areas the mentee is working in. It’s also important to remember that mentors gain much themselves, through participating in mentoring partnerships including: • increased confidence; • reduced professional isolation for sole therapists;

• opportunity for reflective practice; and an, • opportunity to develop leadership skills.

To join the mentoring program, as either a mentee or mentor, please go to: http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/information-for- members/mentoring-program For any queries regarding mentoring, supervision, or other professional support contact psa@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au

Meredith Prain Professional Support Advisor

Bookings are now open for the 2018 Annual speech pathology Resource Guide!

Professor and Discipline Head SPEECH PATHOLOGY UC is seeking its inaugural Discipline Head and Professor of Speech Pathology • Exciting brand-new Speech Pathology program • $139m new University of Canberra public teaching hospital funded by ACT Government • Opportunity for innovation in clinical and community role development • Named World’s Top 100 Young Universities (Times)

The resource guide is the ultimate guide to resources, services, tools and products for the speech pathology profession. Members and not-for-profit organisations can enter a free submission and take advantage of discounted display advertising. For more information visit the publications page of the SPA website or contact the publications officer at pubs@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au to receive the advertising kit and booking form.

• Voted no. 3 for Best Cities in the World • Continuing Position Academic Level E Salary $176,706  |  +17% Superannuation

TO APPLY uctalent.canberra.edu.au/cw/en/job/ 492388/professor-speech-pathology

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