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Contents
Preamble
iii
Acknowledgements
vi
Executive summary
vii
Introduction
1
Our shared vision and aspirations
3
Our vision for 2030
5
Our aspirations for 2030
6
1. Communication accessible communities
7
2. Access for all
9
3. Timely services across the lifespan
13
4. Clients and communities driving service delivery
17
5. Skilled and confident families and carers
19
6. Collaborative professional partnerships
21
7. Quality services, innovation and continual pursuit of knowledge
23
8. Diverse and dynamic workforce
27
Getting ready for the future
29
The scenario approach
31
Drivers of change
32
Scenarios for the speech pathology profession in Australia
34
Evidence matters
35
A shift in the funding balance
37
Recovery through collaboration
39
Next steps
41
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