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2 Speak Out February 2017
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Conte n ts February 2017
3 From the President
6 Association news
9 Professional development model review
14 Celebrate the highlights of 2016
16 Professional standards
18 Spotlight on professional support
20 Policy and advocacy - disability, ageing and
carers survey
22 Member profile - Sue Cameron’s telepractice
26 Ethics news
28 Early career reference group
29 National conference flyer
33 NDIS update
35 Branch news
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Swallowing Awareness Day
March 15 2017
awareness day
2017 Wednesday 15 March
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