Sydney National Conference 2017

Invitation from the Conference Planning Committee (CPC)

S peech pathology is an exciting, dynamic and advancing profession. Speech pathologists demonstrate their profession daily as they work collaboratively in diverse settings with people who have many and varied communication and swallowing needs. As a dynamic and energetic profession, hard work and investments in innovative practice have never been more important and the 2017 Conference Planning Committee want the world to see that Speech Pathology Australia is W orking and i nvesting in F uture i nnovations! WiFi represents more than just a signal that connects us to the digital world…it represents hard work, innovation and investment in the future! We want you to think big, be creative, share your innovations and investments, showcase your work, and connect with colleagues to build a brighter future. The 2017 Conference Planning Committee (CPC) is passionate about the theme of the conference and has aimed to link it to every offering within the registration brochure. You will see there are six concurrent sessions this year due to the overwhelming response to the call for papers which resulted in a large number of high quality submissions. We are fully embracing technology with the poster displays being ePosters this year. In the online program you will also find “PeP” sessions - Presented ePosters. These innovative PeP sessions give selected authors the opportunity to give an energetic three minute talk about their work to a targeted audience with the added advantage of also having an ePoster. For delegates this means you can get exposure to additional innovative work in your area of interest in a way we hope will avoid information overload, because you can talk with the authors. The National Conference 2017: WiFi will be led by internationally renowned keynote and invited speakers: Professor Emily Plowman, Dr Laura Justice and Dr Patricia (Tricia) McCabe. We welcome Professor Emily Plowman as keynote speaker to challenge delegates to take advantage of neural plasticity in their practice in speech, language and swallowing disorders with people across the lifespan. Emily brings her knowledge

The Guild Insurance Conference Dinner, to be held in The Parkside Room of ICC Sydney will provide a stylish and elegant conclusion to our Conference. A ticket to the Guild Insurance Conference Dinner is included in the Full Practicing Member and Non Member Registration Fees. Additional tickets are available for purchase. If you require accommodation please go to page 31 of this Conference brochure. The CPC acknowledges and thanks the sponsors and exhibitors who are an integral part to the success of the Conference. Delegates are encouraged to remain up to date with the latest Conference news via the National Conference 2017 website. The CPC commends the Conference Program to you and invites you to come to Sydney and be part of the energy generated in the exchange of new ideas. Harmony Turnbull (Convenor), Andy Smidt (Chair SPC), Amy Freeman-Sanderson, Cathie Matthews, Celine Pascual, Kate Smith and Pamela Richards (National Conference Manager). Speech Pathology Australia would like to thank all members of the Conference Planning Committee and the reviewers for their input into the planning of the Speech Pathology Australia 2017 National Conference.

and enthusiasm back to Australia at this exciting time when we are looking to invest our energies into practices that innovate and induce the bet outcomes for our clients. She brings a wealth of knowledge to share during her keynote address, seminar and masterclass and delegates will find it hard not to be infected with Emily’s passion and energy for innovation and excellence. Dr Laura Justice will be remembered by some as having addressed our conference delegates in 2009 in Adelaide where she stimulated our creativity and craftsmanship, leaving us enthused and ready to innovate. Laura joins us again to describe how she has been working and investing in innovative practices and will challenge delegates to consider one of the big questions – treatment dose! Laura’s investments in early language and literacy have resulted in an impressive career that will stimulate innovation across many other areas of practice. She will examine what dose involves, why it’s important and examine the evidence base to inform the crucial decisions clinicians make. Laura will challenge us to look towards the future with innovation and enthusiasm. Dr Patricia (Tricia) McCabe , invited presenter of the 2017 Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture, will enthuse delegates with her innovative work on interventions for speech impairments in children and adults. Tricia has been working and investing in the evidence base of our profession and will challenge us all to reflect on our practices – past, present, and the changes we need to make in the future. With a backdrop of the Speech Pathology 2030: Making Futures Happen project, this lecture will examine where we have come from and the investments we will need to make in order to realise the innovative futures of our profession. It is recommended you read through the program before proceeding to the online registration process. By doing so, you will have the opportunity to view the sessions on offer each day prior to making your selection. Some sessions will be limited to room size and workshop/seminar presenters have set attendance numbers. (F) denotes Forum, (S) denotes Seminar and (W) denotes Workshop

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