Speak Out August 2017

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Members’ achievements recognised THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE EXTREMELY PROUD TO PRESENT AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES AT THE 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD IN SYDNEY. THE BOARD’S APPRECIATION GOES TO THE MANY PEOPLE WHO TOOK THE TIME TO RESEARCH AND PREPARE THE NOMINATIONS THAT ASSIST THE ASSOCIATION IN RECOGNISING SOME OF OUR OUTSTANDING COLLEAGUES.

Early Career Award The Early Career Award is granted by the Association to an early career practising member in recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the Association at either a National or Branch level. Speech Pathology Australia was pleased to award this prize to Anne Huang and Ruth Hawtree. Anne Huang Anne has been a very enthusiastic and involved member of the Queensland Branch as a Student Representative for the University of Queensland and now a Branch Committee member. Anne initiated and manages technology to link members across the state. Anne has co-led the Advocacy Working Group, led a Branch Advocacy forum and initiated Queensland focused advocacy projects. Anne is congratulated on her highly active, skilful and committed efforts to the Association. Ruth Hawtree As a student representative for Griffith University, Ruth enthusiastically engaged student members on the Queensland Branch. Ruth is now an Advocacy Working Party co-leader initiating three projects in the areas of Advocacy that reflect the priorities of Queensland members. These projects have required detailed planning and organisation of others. The Early Career award is in recognition of Ruth’s strong commitment to the Association.

Anne Huang

Service to the Association The Service to the Association Award is granted by the Association to members in recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the Association at either a National or Branch level. In 2017, the Association recognised two highly deserving members of the Association, Maureen Liddy and Leanne Sorbello. Maureen Liddy Maureen was nominated for the Service to the Association Award for her extended contribution and leadership on the Queensland Branch Continuing Professional Development Working Party over many years. Maureen has provided leadership and sustained support, at a Branch level. Acting as a fantastic mentor for the Branch Executive and new members joining the Branch, Maureen’s efforts ensure that the work of the Branch is carried on into the future. The Service to the Association award is in recognition of Maureen’s dedicated and significantly productive service to the Association and in particular the Queensland Branch. Leanne Sorbello Leanne is a long-standing committed member of the Queensland Branch of Speech Pathology Australia. Leanne has played a key role in the

Communications and Public Awareness Working Group, undertaking the role of co-leader for a number of years and contributing many hours to Speech Pathology Australia. Leanne is a constant supporter and advocate for speech pathologists and clients. The Service to the Association award is in recognition of Leanne’s dedication and significant productive service to the Association and in particular the Queensland Branch. Fellowship Fellowship of Speech Pathology Australia is one of the highest public professional honours the Association awards to a member demonstrating outstanding, significant and sustained contribution to the speech pathology profession. In 2017 the Association was proud to bestow Fellowship on four very worthy members, Dr Elise Baker, Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson, Associate Professor Patricia Eadie and Dr Belinda Kenny. Dr Elise Baker Dr Elise Baker was nominated for Fellowship for her commitment to research and scholarship, her passion for teaching and learning, and her contribution to the profession of speech pathology in Australia. Dr Baker has demonstrated a senior level of teaching experience as a senior lecturer at The

Ruth Hawtree

Leanne Sorbello

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