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38 Speak Out August 2016
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My name is Tessa Ronan and I’m a speech pathologist currently working as a clinical
educator at the University of Queensland. It was with enthusiasm that I sat down to
write this article about Daphne Cleaves, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing both
professionally and personally for many years.
I first came to work with Daphne
after a momentous relocation
from Northern Territory to
Queensland, where I joined
Queensland Health and re-
aligned my wobbly speech
pathology feet under her
guidance and encouragement.
During this time, Daphne’s
caring, diligent and ethical
approach to managing her
caseload left an indelible mark
and set a high benchmark to
which I still aspire.
Her specialist generalist skills
are extensive and have been
developed through many years
of rural practice and driven
by her need to continually
improve her knowledge and
skills. Daphne has mentored
many students and speech
pathologists and during this
process and is always generous
with her time and knowledge.
In my work as a clinical educator,
Daphne’s mentoring continues in an unofficial and indirect capacity as I recount the
occasional Daphne-ism to my students, her words of wisdom that have stayed with me.
Throughout the time I have known her, Daphne has remained a strong advocate for our
profession in the workplace and within the community and continues to ‘keep the fire
burning’ for speech pathology.
Thank you Daphne.
Tessa Ronan
Speech Pathologist
In Appreciation of
Daphne Cleave