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Speak Out

December 2017

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

SPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander Advisory Committee

SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA

has formed an Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee. Aboriginal and

Torres Strait Islander values in relation to culture, land and history

are embedded in the values and business of the Association. This

initiative aligns with the aspiration Clients and Communities driving

service delivery of the Strategic Plan 2017 – 2019.

Membership of the committee is as follows:

• Two speech pathologists with Aboriginal or Torres Strait

Islander background; Tara Lewis (Qld) and Edward Ong (Qld)

• One speech pathology student (or recent graduate) from

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background Alice Robins

(Vic)

• One representative from Indigenous Allied Health Australia

(IAHA) Donna Murray, CEO

• Two indigenous leaders/academics with policy and/or social

health expertise

• Shane Mohor, President, CATSINaM, CEO Aboriginal Health

Council of SA

• VACANT

• One Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumer Peter

Palancio, NT

• Chair, SPA ATSI Curriculum Committee Professor Beth

Armstrong (WA)

• Board Representative Chyrisse Heine (Vic)

• SPA CEO or delegate Gail Mulcair, Cori Williams

The inaugural meeting of the committee was held at National

Office on October 20. National President, Gaenor Dixon,

welcomed all members, and noted the formation of the

committee as a significant development for the Association.

Discussions covered a range of topics, including the SPA

Strategic Plan, the ATSI Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

(including the functions of the committee), development of

a Reconciliation Action Plan, the role of the committee in

developing partnerships between the Association and Aboriginal

and Torres Strait Islander peoples and matters for discussion

at future meetings. Terms of reference for the committee are

currently being finalised, and will be made available to members

once ratified by the Board.

The Committee will meet quarterly, and will report to the Board via

the Board representative.

Cori Williams

Senior Advisor, Evidence Based Practice and Research

ebp@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Association

news

Farewell Chris, hello Nichola

The Association said farewell to Christine Lyons, who recently left the role of

Senior Advisor Professional Practice.

Christine was at SPA since June 2009. The role initially required one day

per week and, over time, it gradually grew to 4 days per week. During this

time Christine provided support and advice to many, many SPA members.

Her professional manner combined with her personal interest in supporting

members meant that she was a trusted “go to” for many individuals. Christine

has been involved in a wide variety of projects and submissions and was

a key force behind SPA’s 2016

Speech Pathology 2030 Project

. She has

also represented the Association on a number of national committees and

reference groups and has developed resources and organised professional

practice seminars.

Christine will be greatly missed by all staff at National Office and we wish her

all the very best in her new ventures!!

Nichola Harris, who has been working at SPA as the Practice and Clinical

Support Advisor has been appointed to the Senior Advisor Professional

Practice role. Nichola is excited about this position and is looking forward to

engaging with members in the role. Speech Pathology Australia is delighted to

welcome Nichola to the position.

Professional Practice Senior Advisor Christine Lyons (pictured right) with SPA’s

new incumbent Nichola Harris.