16 SpeakOut
April 2014
SpeechPathology Australia
continuingprofessionaldevelopmentnews
SOLDOUTCPDevents–whydowecap
workshops?
While it is SPApolicy to open online registration aminimum
of threemonths prior to the event date, we are often able to
open registrationmuch earlier. Maximum numbers for events
are set in conjunctionwith speakers; to allow opportunity
for discussion, small groupwork, and interactionwith the
Speaker. To avoiddisappointment, it is advisable tobook
earlier rather than later. A number of workshops have sold
out, andmembers can add their name toWait lists by
emailingAnita on
If an event ‘sells out’ and there is sufficient interest, SPAwill
liaisewith presenters tooffer the same event at a later date.
TriciaChardon
QueenslandCPDCoordinator
CPD–who’swho in2014...
SPAContinuingProfessional Development (CPD) activities are
supportedby a strong andwonderful teamof SPAmembers in
eachBranch.
•
2014ACTCPD Leader isKatinaSwan.
•
2014NSWCPD Leader isChristineSheard.
•
2014NTCPD Leader isMelissaRidd.
•
2014QLDCPD Leaders areMaureen Liddy
andStellaMartin.
•
2014SACPD Leader isBarbara Lyndon.
•
2014TASCPD Leader is AlisonGardner.
•
2014VICCPD Leaders are LindaCrisci and
KateBridgman.
•
2014WACPD Leader isKellyRobinson.
TheCPD Leaders and committees are supportedby paid
staff, who areSPAmembers. These includeCPDCoordinators
inNewSouthWales, Queensland, SouthAustralia, Victoria
andWesternAustralia:
•
Shirani Gomes, NewSouthWalesCPDCoordinator
•
TriciaChardon, QueenslandCPDCoordinator
•
CatherineQuin, SouthAustralianCPDCoordinator
•
ErinMasson,WesternAustralianCPDCoordinator
BranchCPD committees are supported in the running of
their events by staff based at National Office –SharonCrane,
Senior Advisor, Professional Education&Certification (also
aSPAmember) andAnitaRodricks, in her new role as
Professional EducationAdministration.
CPDprogram...
To view events open for online
registration, watch out for themonthly
Events e-News
or check
out theSPAwebsite under
or if youwould
like to seewhat events are open and upcomingwithin your
Branch, there is awebpage on theSPAwebsite that provides
up-to-date information onCPDEvents planned for your state
and territory. Go to
.
Events open for online registration (at the time of going toprint)
are listedbelow.
Registrations arenowopen for the2014CPDEvents
listed.
CPDEvents
Register before theEarlybird rate for 2014SPACPD
Events and save $66…
Book before the Earlybird closingdate to savemoney, to assist
CPD committees in planning, and to avoid the disappointment
of finding theworkshop has soldout.
newsouthwales
Saturday 12April 2014
SydneyHow can aSpeechPathologist workmore
effectivelywithDentists andOrthodontists (an evidenced
based approach)
by
Dr DerekMahony
Monday14July2014
SydneyAssessment andManagement of Paediatric
Dysphagia and FeedingDifficulties
by
KellyWeir
Monday 25andTuesday 26August 2014
SydneySpoiled for Choice andSoundReasoning
by
Dr CarolineBowen
Thursday 28August 2014
SydneyChildhoodApraxia of Speech (CAS)
by
Dr CarolineBowen
Monday 8September 2014
TamworthChildhoodApraxia of Speech (CAS)
by
Dr CarolineBowen
Tuesday 9September 2014
TamworthSoundReasoning
by
Dr CarolineBowen
northernterritory
Thursday 26andFriday 27 June2014
Darwin
National Tour 2014
Supportingupper primary
childrenandadolescentswith languageand literacydifficulties:
Time for somecreative thinking!”
by
Dr JuliaStarling
