2
Speak Out
August 2016
www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.auNational Office
Level 1/114 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000
T
1300 368 835
F
03 9642 4922
E
office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.auChief Executive Officer
Gail Mulcair
T
03 9642 4899
E
execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org.auSpeech Pathology Australia Board
Gaenor Dixon
– President
Robyn Stephen
– Vice President Communications
Belinda Hill
– Vice President Operations
Chyrisse Heine
– Director
Tim Kittel
– Director
Brooke Sanderson
– Director
Lee McGovern
– Director
Follow Speech Pathology Australia via:
Copyright © 2016 The Speech Pathology Association of Australia
Speak Out
is the official bi-monthly magazine of The Speech
Pathology Association of Australia Ltd. Speech Pathology Australia
(SPA) owns the copyright to
Speak Out
and no part of this magazine
may be reproduced without the explicit permission of SPA.
Write to us
Letters can be sent to
pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.auLetters may or may not be published in future issues of
Speak Out
magazine at SPA’s discretion.
Advertisements
Please refer to the ‘Publications’ menu at
www.speechpathology
australia.org.auto view the 2016
Speak Out
ad kit.
Any queries may be directed to SPA's
Publications Officer
T
1300 368 835
E
pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.auAdvertising Booking Dates for October 2016
Speak Out.
The official booking form must be received at National Office by
COB 2 September 2016
.
Speak Out Branch Editors
ACT
– via
pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.auNew South Wales
– Edward Johnson Arabella Ludemann
Northern Territory
– Megan Redway
Queensland
– Leanne Sorbello, Catherine Hicks, Erika Campbell
and Rebecca Sexton
South Australia
– Emma Leeson and Josie Kemp
Tasmania
– Rachael Zeeman
Victoria
– Shane Erickson
Western Australia
– Johanna Eppler
Please see the website for Branch Editor contact details.
Disclaimer
To the best of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia
Limited’s (‘the Association’) knowledge, this information is valid at
the time of publication. The Association makes no warranty or
representation in relation to the content or accuracy of the material
in this publication. The Association expressly disclaims any and all
liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of the
information provided. The Association recommends you seek
independent professional advice prior to making any decision
involving matters outlined in this publication.
https://www.facebook.com/SpeechPathologyAustralia https://twitter.com/SpeechPathAus http://instagram.com/speechpathologyaus# http://www.youtube.com/user/SpeechPathAusConte
n
ts
August 2016
3
From the President
4
Speech Pathology 2030 Project Launch
5
Members’ Achievements Recognised
10
National Conference Round-up
13
Sydney Conference Launch
16
Talking National Registration
18
Book of the Year Shortlist
19
Speech Pathology Week
20 How to Manage Negative Online Reviews
24 Branch CPD Coordinators Meet
28
NDIS Update
33
Branch News
20
13
in focus...
Professional recognition
33