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Retrieved from
http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/Cathy Olsson
is the disability project consultant with Speech
Pathology Australia, and is assisting members of the Association to
navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Trish
Johnson
is the senior advisor ethics and professional issues at
Speech Pathology Australia, and is available for support and advice
for members experiencing ethical issues and challenges in their
professional practice. The Ethics Board of Speech Pathology Australia
is actively supporting members facing ethical challenges when
working with NDIS participants.
Correspondence to:
Trish Johnson
Senior Advisor Ethics and Professional Issues
Speech Pathology Australia
phone: 1300 368 835
email:
tjohnson@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au