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To raise awareness on Swallowing Awareness Day in March,
a cohort of prac-students at the Curtin University Cockburn
clinics ran a stall within the Cockburn Integrated Health building
promoting swallowing awareness to the general public. The
Cockburn Success Library was informed of the day and created
a display to promote this a week leading up to the event. On the
day, information was provided around speech pathologists’ role
in swallowing management, regarding the process of assessment
and modifications of fluids and food textures. Visuals of the fluid
consistencies and diet textures were displayed, as well as a
videofluroscopy of an aspiration event. Overall, the day went well,
the public were receptive to the information and we were able
to reach a number of keen individuals detailing the processes in
swallowing impairment (dysphagia) management.
Summer Currie
Student Speech Pathologist
ACT
ACT 82
members
as at April 2017
ACT drinks evening
Members of the ACT Branch recently held an informal drinks evening at a cocktail
bar in Canberra. A great night was had by all, with members and non-members
well represented. ACT members interested in attending future social or professional
development events are encouraged to contact ACT community and engagement
representative, Andrew Watt via email
Students raise awareness on
Swallowing Awareness Day
Student speech pathologists facilitating the Swallowing Awareness
Day stall.