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Members
speak out
about
Speak Out
The Speak Out member survey closed at the end of
February with some clear opinions and data gathered from
members.
Speech Pathology Australia was delighted that more
than 80 per cent of respondents said they look forward
to receiving their copy of Speak Out every two months,
though it was clear from the results that members want
to see improvements to the editorial and style of the
magazine.
A total of 226 members responded to the survey. Of those,
85 members provided constructive comments about what
they liked and disliked about the magazine, and how Speak
Out could be improved.
The overriding feedback was that Speak Out is seen by
members as an important tool to receive information and
for connecting with the wider speech pathology community.
Members let us know that they believe the magazine
overall needs a refresh, and that they would like to see
improvements made to the digital version.
Members were happy with the magazine coming out
every two months and relayed they would like to see more
articles about how to improve their private practices. More
evidence reviews, clinical features, and news about the
broader speech pathology profession were also high on the
list of feedback.
Over the coming editions Speak Out will undergo a new
look and style. Work will also be done to improve the
readability for the more than 2900 members who choose to
receive the digital version of Speak Out.
Although the official survey has been completed the door
to provide your feedback about Speak Out is always open.
Contact pubs@speechpathologyaustralia. .
look forward to receiving Speak Out 82%
84%
79%
62%
55%
50%
160
believe Speak Out represents SPA
Speak Out makes them proud to be a SP
like receiving Speak Out bi-monthly
spend 10-20 minutes reading Speak Out
rate the look of Speak Out as good
want more general speech pathology
news and academic research news
Survey results at a glance:
Rebecca Faltyn
Publications Officer