Speak Out Dec 2016

In appreciation of Rukmani Rusch Branch News

Rukmani (Ruki) Rusch is an experienced speech language pathologist from Far North Queensland. Ruki has been an integral member of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Stroke Team based at the Cairns Hospital. She has a caring and kind nature and has received tremendous reviews as a clinical educator for speech pathology students. Recently Ruki together with Naomi Wenitong produced a rap for Stroke Week (12–18 September) to promote stroke awareness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The rap provides vital stroke awareness messages in a fun and catchy format. Specifically, the rap includes: lifestyle advice, the key signs of a stroke and the importance of seeking medical advice immediately.

Queensland

If you haven’t had a listen already, you can do so via this link www.soundcloud.com/strokefdn/stroke-rap

Rachael Di Bella SPA Far North Queensland Representative

QLD 1648 members as at October 2016

Griffith University Welcome to the profession Griffith University students in their final year of the Master of Speech Pathology were welcomed to the profession with a wine and cheese afternoon on Friday, 28 October. Simone Howells presented on behalf of the Queensland Branch about SPA and the benefits of SPA membership. Practising speech pathologists from Queensland Health, Department of Education and private practice attended, together with academic staff. Thanks to everyone who came, it was a great afternoon!

Sharni Bellato and Georgina Klokman Griffith University, SPA Student Representatives

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December 2016 www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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