SP 2030 Final Report low res

he detailed environmental scanning and futures

thinking process undertaken for this project has

been invaluable. While a process of the scale of

Speech Pathology 2030

can be undertaken once in

a while, the outcome of the work can continue to be

used over an extended period of time.

Speech pathologists are encouraged to use this document to

plan their services and reflect on how their practices align with

the vision and aspirations for the profession. Governments,

funding bodies and other professions are also encouraged to

use the document to gain a better understanding of the speech

pathology profession’s plans for the future and how they may

work in collaboration with the profession to achieve common

goals.

This document will inform the Speech Pathology Australia

strategic planning process in 2016, and each subsequent

strategic planning cycle until 2030. Through the strategic

planning process, Speech Pathology Australia will develop

actions to support achievement of the aspirations of

Speech

Pathology 2030

Progress towards the

Speech Pathology 2030

vision will be

monitored and formal reviews will take place as part of the

Speech Pathology Australia strategic planning cycle to review

how far we have moved forward, where more work is needed,

and how we might need to refine our aspirations to reflect

changes in the environment. A final evaluation to assess the

profession’s achievements will be conducted in 2030.

Speech Pathology 2030

is ambitious but attainable. In many

areas, leaders in our profession are showing us the way. With

the support, energy and motivation of all speech pathologists

and clients and other professionals we work alongside around

the country, we can make this vision a reality.

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