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SOLDOUTCPDevents–whydowecap workshops? While it is SPApolicy to open online registration aminimum of threemonths prior to the event date, we are often able to open registrationmuch earlier. Maximum numbers for events are set in conjunctionwith speakers; to allow opportunity for discussion, small groupwork, and interactionwith the Speaker. To avoiddisappointment, it is advisable tobook earlier rather than later. A number of workshops have sold out, andmembers can add their name toWait lists by emailingAnita on professionaleducationadministration@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au . If an event ‘sells out’ and there is sufficient interest, SPAwill liaisewith presenters tooffer the same event at a later date.

CPDprogram... To view events open for online registration, watch out for themonthly Events e-News or check out theSPAwebsite under UpcomingEvents , or if youwould like to seewhat events are open and upcomingwithin your Branch, there is awebpage on theSPAwebsite that provides up-to-date information onCPDEvents planned for your state and territory. Go to News andEvents > CPDEvents > CPD BranchEvents . Events open for online registration (at the time of going toprint) are listedbelow. CPDEvents Register before theEarlybird rate for 2014SPACPD Events and save $66… Book before the Earlybird closingdate to savemoney, to assist CPD committees in planning, and to avoid the disappointment of finding theworkshop has soldout. newsouthwales Saturday 12April 2014 SydneyHow can aSpeechPathologist workmore effectivelywithDentists andOrthodontists (an evidenced based approach) by Dr DerekMahony Monday14July2014 SydneyAssessment andManagement of Paediatric Dysphagia and FeedingDifficulties by KellyWeir Monday 25andTuesday 26August 2014 SydneySpoiled for Choice andSoundReasoning by Dr CarolineBowen Thursday 28August 2014 SydneyChildhoodApraxia of Speech (CAS) by Dr CarolineBowen Monday 8September 2014 TamworthChildhoodApraxia of Speech (CAS) by Dr CarolineBowen Tuesday 9September 2014 TamworthSoundReasoning by Dr CarolineBowen northernterritory Thursday 26andFriday 27 June2014 Darwin National Tour 2014 Supportingupper primary childrenandadolescentswith languageand literacydifficulties: Time for somecreative thinking!” by Dr JuliaStarling Registrations arenowopen for the2014CPDEvents listed.

TriciaChardon QueenslandCPDCoordinator

CPD–who’swho in2014... SPAContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) activities are supportedby a strong andwonderful teamof SPAmembers in eachBranch.

• 2014ACTCPD Leader isKatinaSwan.

• 2014NSWCPD Leader isChristineSheard.

• 2014NTCPD Leader isMelissaRidd.

• 2014QLDCPD Leaders areMaureen Liddy andStellaMartin.

• 2014SACPD Leader isBarbara Lyndon.

• 2014TASCPD Leader is AlisonGardner.

• 2014VICCPD Leaders are LindaCrisci and KateBridgman.

• 2014WACPD Leader isKellyRobinson.

TheCPD Leaders and committees are supportedby paid staff, who areSPAmembers. These includeCPDCoordinators inNewSouthWales, Queensland, SouthAustralia, Victoria andWesternAustralia:

• Shirani Gomes, NewSouthWalesCPDCoordinator

• TriciaChardon, QueenslandCPDCoordinator

• CatherineQuin, SouthAustralianCPDCoordinator

• ErinMasson,WesternAustralianCPDCoordinator

BranchCPD committees are supported in the running of their events by staff based at National Office –SharonCrane, Senior Advisor, Professional Education&Certification (also aSPAmember) andAnitaRodricks, in her new role as Professional EducationAdministration.

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