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Ms Carolyn Burrows and Dr Julie Marinac, both speech
pathologists, are senior members of the Literacy for Life Research
Unit in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The
University of Queensland, along with Ms Kate Pitty, a registered
teacher. As the school’s business manager, Carolyn initiated and
directed the development of the unit’s literacy programs. As an
academic staff member of the school, Julie has authored several
of the unit’s programs, and is now in the process of validating both
current and planned additions. Kate’s role within the team is as
co-author, trainer and expert web weaver. To date, the unit has
produced the ELF, PAL, PATHS and APPEAL programs, with more
planned by the end of this year.
Correspondence to:
Carolyn Burrows
Speech Pathologist, Manager, Business & Community
Engagement Unit,
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
The University of Queensland,
Brisbane, Australia.
phone: 07 3365 7150
email
Julie Marinac
Lecturer,
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
The University of Queensland,
Brisbane, Australia.
phone: 07 3365 6161
Crown Promenade Conference Centre, Melbourne
Sunday 16 – Wednesday 19 May 2010
Participation 2010
Melbourne is proud to host the 2010 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. Participation 2010 will be held at
the Crown Promenade Conference Centre in central Melbourne. Following member feedback, Council has decided to
shorten the Conference to three full days, and will be held Monday 17 – Wednesday 19 May 2010. Additionally there will
be opportunity to participate in a Master Class session to be held in the afternoon on Sunday 16 May, just prior to the
Conference Welcome Function.
Participation 2010 will showcase the innovative contributions of speech pathologists in advancing choices, knowledge
and access.
This is the opportunity to display the many and varied ways you contribute to our professional knowledge base.
Consider how you support and enhance independence, undertake research or education, lobby, advocate or promote
participation in our modern, changing society. Participation 2010 will allow you to share the breadth of your
experience. Submit your paper, workshop or poster now to be part of this celebration of the diversity and
importance of our profession.
For further details please visit the website and see the 2010 National Conference
webpage.
Pamela Richards
National Conference Manager