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The Vic Branch celebrated the
end of Speech Pathology Week 2015
in style with a trivia night at Bridie
O’Reilly’s in Brunswick. In what seems
like it is becoming a tradition, 120
people including speech pathologists,
students and invited guests enjoyed
the chance to discuss the ‘week that
was’ with a meal, good company and
entertainment. There was certainly
much talking…
The Member Engagement Committee
comprises Speech Pathology Australia
members, both practising speech
pathologists and student members
who are representatives of student
bodies from the universities. All
were on hand to set out the posters
promoting Speech Pathology Week
and the donated materials and to
welcome our guests.
Our trivia was provided by
QuizMeisters: after a slight delay due
to traffic we got off to a flying start.
The 15 teams faced two rounds of
general questions, some musical and
film clips, a speech pathology specific
round and a musical knowledge
marathon covering all music played
during the course of the night. The
scientific use of a mini cricket bat as
a heads or tails substitute allowed the
element of chance some of us needed
in the absence of actual knowledge of
the material.
It was all fun on the night and no one
was sprung Googling the answers.
Who knew that the Arnott’s biscuit
range was so extensive? And there
were prizes… guests received door
prizes in the form of speech pathology
materials, vouchers, books, wine and
chocolates. Most of the chocolates
seemed to be eaten for inspiration if
the wrappers on some lucky tables
were any indication.
After a draw and a decider play off,
Table 10 was declared the winner to
much acclaim. We all felt special and
our Coles Myer gift vouchers were
much appreciated. We could not have
done it without our co-team captains;
Jane-Elise and Dean Cherry.
The Branch was well supported by
donors who provided a variety of
materials for each table as well as
prizes. We wish to thank:
• Nestlé for the Fitbit
• Flavour Creations
• Brainstorm Educational &
Special Needs Resources
• National Relay Service
• PLD Learning Resources
• Wise Words Australia Pty Ltd
• Red Stitch Actors Theatre
• The Little Bookroom
• The Pancake Parlour
• And, of course, Speech
Pathology Australia.
Thank you to everyone who
contributed to making the night
a success.
The Vic Branch would like to
acknowledge the work of Member
Engagement leader Amanda
Simionato and Erin de Winter in the
planning and organisation of the
event and on the night. It was a great
success and a fine end to Speech
Pathology Week.
SPWeek Vic
Branch
Trivia Night
Winners! Table 10, from left: Jenny, Elaina, Lisette, Emma, Emily, Louisa and Ishani.