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June 2016

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Speak Out

47

Tasmania

TAS 103

Members

as at April 2016

Putting your hand up:

I put my hand up not really knowing what the project was going to look like, but once

there was a core team of three people it really took the weight and pressure off. Nicole,

Issy and I discussed our ideas at a pub dinner and, with a bit of googling, we were able

to kick things off. Great way to get to know other members and get excited about the

profession! It was nice to have a lot of freedom in how things might look.

Making it happen:

Once we worked out what steps we needed to prioritise, it was really just a matter of

linking things in and getting the ball rolling. This involved liaising with event coordinators,

a quick email to the graphic designer, sorting payments through national office (which

was surprisingly easy!), and requesting support through word of mouth to colleagues.

Sounds like a lot, but when you have a supportive team, you can make it happen

together. We are lucky to have such a supportive branch who work together so it’s not all

on one person’s shoulders.

Lights, Camera, Action!

On the day, I realised why we were doing this. Hearing people’s stories from stall visitors,

answering questions, raising the profile of the profession, and having a visible presence

at something like the Baby Expo reminded me that Speech Pathology really does play

an important role in people’s lives. It was also a great chance to catch up with people

working in similar areas to me, and seeing how everyone fits together in servicing the

people of Tasmania. Pictured to the right are Ruth Hodgson and Bonnie Kang who were

two of many who kindly volunteered their time and expertise at the Baby Expo.

Reflections on a one-off project

The idea of a one-off short-term project is to make things do-able. As I navigated my

way through, I could ask questions of other branch members who responded quickly to

questions. As a part-time speechie and full-time mum, the small bite-sized requirements

were manageable when I knew I had support.

If you would like to head up a short-term Life Project, have a look at our three year

calendar of events, and get in touch! We can put you in touch with others who might

also have a similar special interest in your area!

Emma Hazelwood - Tas Branch General Executive

Rachael Zeeman - Tas Branch Editor

Speechie Catch-ups

The speechies in the Launceston region enjoyed a lovely

dinner at a Cajun and Creole restaurant, following a branch

meeting back in March. This was a fantastic opportunity to

network with fellow speechies in the local area and enjoy

some delicious food with lots of spice and flavours! We were

treated to a feast of smoked ribs, buffalo wings, fajitas and

burritos—very tasty! We are looking to meet up on a more

regular basis as this is a great way to connect socially with

each other to enjoy good food and each other’s company!

Dennis Lo, Ria Ferris, Rachael Zeeman, Di Symons, Kate

Day and Paige Woods.

Memoirs of a Life Project

Tasmanian members Emma Hazelwood and Rachael Zeeman report on

the highlights of being involved in a one off Life Project as part of the

Branch’s ‘Where does speech pathology fit into your life’ campaign.