December2013_SpeakOut_web

10 / 32

10 Speak Out December 2013 Speech Pathology Australia
Nation for Communication is positive, easy to understand,
memorable and collaborative.
We look forward to
building a Nation
for Communication
together. The “I
communicate” bubble
allows you and people in
your community to show
support for the campaign,
as well as a way of getting
others involved.
is the hub for
all our Australian ICP2014 activities – it will link to both
the ICP2014 official website (www.communication2014
.com) and the SPA website (www.speechpathology
. The website contains information
about the campaign, campaign news, resources and
pictures and will be one of your first stops in your campaign
activities.
Our Australian campaign will launch 1 January 2014 –
let’s start the year off with a bang!
The ICP2014 around the world
The ICP2014 will launch internationally at the end of January
2014.
Launch activities will include an online Google Hangout event,
loads of social media and even the possibility of some
physical events. We look forward to providing you with all the
details soon!
After the launch, the hard work will begin – approaching
partner organisations, coordinating our approaches
to world human rights and health organisations
and spreading the word as far as possible about
the disadvantage faced by people living with
communication disorders.
The ICP2014 needs you
The ICP2014 and SPA need you. You are key to raising
awareness about the ICP2014 and why we felt we needed
to create a year to raise awareness about communication
disorders.
You are the best person to start a
conversation about communication
disorders and the difference
access to the right services makes
to people’s lives.
You know the facts, the figures, the
situation and the personal stories that back them up.
Most importantly, you are respected members of your
community. You make a difference in the lives of people
living in your community and it is up to you to talk about the
importance of communication with them.
You will take the ICP2014 message to your local area,
encourage people to sign up to the Communication Pledge,
meet with local politicians and decision-makers and campaign
however you think best.
What’s expected of me?
However much you are able to do. We will provide you
with campaign ideas for if you have five minutes, an hour
or a whole week to give to the ICP2014. The message we
want you to take away is that we need as many people as
possible campaigning however they can to really make an
impact in 2014. SPA will support you to campaign in big
ways and small.
For more information, chat with Jo at National Office (1300 368
835 or .
Joanna Wood Tennille Burns
Communications & Marketing Manager National PA Coordinator
Let’s build a Nation for Communication
Thank you to everyone who sent in their ICP2014 Australian campaign ideas. We were overwhelmed by the number, creativity
and quality. We are very proud to launch the public face of our Australian ICP2014 activities to you – Nation for Communication.
ICP2014
Announcing the Australian campaign!