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Tasmania
TAS 107
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May 11 was
Swallowing Awareness Day. DAAT (Disability Assessment and Advisory Team)
North speech pathologists took the opportunity to highlight the impact of swallowing disorders
for people with a disability. We hand delivered information packs to many of the disability support
organisations with which we work. We provided a range of posters, including the Australian
Standards for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids, for organisations to place in their kitchens. Initial
feedback from the organisations was positive and we hope they continue to remind everyone of
the impact of swallowing disorders and the support that speech pathologists can provide.
Diane Symons and Ria Ferris
Speech Pathologists (DAAT, North)
The speechies in
the Launceston region
enjoyed another lovely dinner at an Indian
restaurant, following a branch meeting back in
May. Much curry, rice and naan was enjoyed
by all. It was so fantastic to see our profession
represented in so many different areas as
there were speechies who work in the field of
paediatrics, disability and adults (acute and
rehabilitation). Yet again, another reminder of
the diversity our profession! It was great to see
so many new faces at the latest gathering,
especially meeting so many of the new grads in
our region. We look forward to meeting up with
everyone again at the next gathering.
Rachael Zeeman
Tas Branch Editor
TOP FROM LEFT Jess
Becker, Isabelle Russell and
Vanessa Vanderpols.
LEFT Teagan Hensen-
Helgeson, Rachael Zeeman,
Ria Ferris, Diane Symons,
Dennis Lo, Paige Woods
and Charlotte Boatwright.
Swallowing Awareness Day
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catch-ups