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nerdy) to meet the names behind the big papers, it’s
the Aussies who certainly continue to impress on
the International stage. Last year it was incredible to
be sitting in Guangzhou, China with delegates from
around the world all sharing their work and ideas at
the Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech
Language Symposium. This group, APEC-SLP
( spans many
countries and is unique in the way it focusses on both
clinical education and teaching and learning; domains
of our profession that historically have remained
separate. The ideas and research that is shared in this
forum, both online and in meetings is certainly very
inclusive of all levels of experiences and expertise.
As we move towards a transnational workforce and
profession, I am excited by the opportunity to work
with speechies from around Australia and the world.
As an avid CPD attendee, it has been both humbling
and terrifying to be asked to present. The immediate
self-doubt and imposter syndrome kicks in, followed
by the obsession of getting it right and providing our
fellow speechies with the answers that we are all
searching for. In speaking with others who have also
made an appearance on the CPD calendar its very
clear that presenting a workshop or webinar is an
honour and a responsibility. We all work on the front-
line together and have benefited from those who have
shared their work.
So now as I continue to have more questions than
answers, I still very much prioritise my own learning.
Since moving into clinical education and teaching I
am acutely aware of keeping up with our students. On
COMPASS we assess them about lifelong learning,
reflection and evidence based practice and so I
have become more deliberate in how I approach
this aspect of my professional life too. I am fortunate
enough to have access to journal articles and well-
respected colleagues, but nothing beats an event
with peers. Sometimes I catch the train, sometimes
a plane, or sometimes even sit at my computer with
a cup of tea. On occasion I’m even in front of the
audience rather than sitting in it. But the one thing
I know as a speechie is that it’s our innate desire to
want the answer and to give the best to our clients,
that keeps us looking for more. It’s certainly not
always easy, and it can be tempting to stick to what
we know, but I can without a doubt say that every
time I leave a professional development session I am
inspired by the people I have shared the room with,
and I have a renewed enthusiasm to keep getting
better.
Kate Bridgman, PhD
Victorian CPD Co-Chair
Professional Development
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