Speak Out Digital Edition June 2016

June 2016

The magazine for Australian speech pathologists

DIGITAL EDITION

In Focus. . . c ontinuing p rofessional d evelopment

2017 sydney National Conference launched

Speech Pathology 2030 Making Futures Happen Professional practice Workplace health and safety Professional communication

Conte n ts

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National Office Level 1/114 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T 1300 368 835 F 03 9642 4922 E office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Chief Executive Officer Gail Mulcair T 03 9642 4899 E execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia Board Gaenor Dixon – President Robyn Stephen – Vice President Communications Belinda Hill – Vice President Operations Chyrisse Heine – Director Tim Kittel – Director Brooke Sanderson – Director Lee McGovern – Director

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Board of Directors’ Report

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Association News NDIS Updates National Registration Update

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Copyright © 2016 The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Speak Out is the official bi-monthly magazine of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd. Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) owns the copyright to Speak Out and no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the explicit permission of SPA. Write to us Letters can be sent to pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Letters may or may not be published in future issues of Speak Out magazine at SPA’s discretion. Advertisements Please refer to the ‘Publications’ menu at www.speechpathology australia.org.au to view the 2016 Speak Out ad kit. Any queries may be directed to SPA's Publications Officer T 1300 368 835 E pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Advertising Booking Dates for August 2016 Speak Out The official booking form must be received at National Office by COB 1 July 2016 . Speak Out Branch Editors ACT – via pubs@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au New South Wales – Edward Johnson Arabella Ludemann Northern Territory – Megan Redway Queensland – Leanne Sorbello, Catherine Hicks, Erika Campbell and Rebecca Sexton South Australia – Emma Leeson and Josie Kemp Tasmania – Rachael Zeeman Victoria – Shane Erickson Western Australia – Johanna Eppler Please see the website for Branch Editor contact details. Disclaimer To the best of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited’s (‘the Association’) knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication. The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content or accuracy of the material in this publication. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of the information provided. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this publication.

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Policy and Advocacy - Aged Care Workforce

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Ethics News

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National Conference

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Sydney Conference 2017

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Speech Pathology 2030

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Professional Practice - Workplace Heath and Safety

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Spotlight on Professional Support

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From the President T here were towering waves in Perth during conference week; with inspiring presentations that exploded into witter, with the #SPAConf hashtag making more than 7.2 million impressions over the conference period. It seems that speech

of our ongoing commitment to be “future ready”, the Association is reviewing its model for CPD to ensure that we are offering the most effective and efficient modes of CPD for members. The Association is also investigating credentialing for advanced and potentially extended scope of practice. A project officer will be commencing to explore and develop a framework that could be used to develop credentialing across a range of areas. We will keep you updated as the project commences. Swallowing Awareness Day held on May 11 was a very successful event with good media interest and member and university events held throughout the country to raise community awareness of swallowing difficulties and the role speech pathologists play with swallowing. Speech Pathology Week is only two months away. The theme, Speech Pathology – Creating Futures, reflects the importance of the work we do. This importance has been reflected in our conversations with consumers who highly value the role of speech pathologists in their lives. It also gives us the opportunity to reflect on our profession’s future and to move forward. I look forward to seeing the many events that people will be starting to plan around the country. Read on to find out more ways that your Association is creating futures for the profession and for people with or at risk of communication and swallowing disability.

pathologists can do more than just talk! Congratulations to all award winners, presenters, posters, exhibitors, attendees and most particularly the Conference Planning Committee ably led by Michelle Quail and Deborah Hersch for a fantastic event. With the launch of the 2017 conference held, I am already getting excited about Sydney next year and I hope that you are considering what you can share; the call for abstracts has opened. The Perth conference saw the final workshop of the Speech Pathology 2030 - a vision to aspire to project. This fully subscribed workshop explored possible visions for the future. From here the project team are synthesizing the information received from members and non- members to write a report to inspire and to aspire to a vision of where the profession will be in 2030. This will be launched in Speech Pathology Week. More news of that later. Professional Development Strategy for members. Other aspects include the state-based face-to-face offerings, CPD Live webinars, the CPD Library, self-study packages in particular, the Ethics Self- Study package, mentoring and national tours. Members and the Association invest a lot of time and finances into CPD—particularly those volunteer CPD committees in each state and Territory. As part Conference is just one part of the Association’s Continuing

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Association news Directors’ report - May

The second Board meeting for 2016 was held in Melbourne from 6 - 7 May 2016. The meeting was preceded by a Speech Pathology 2030 workshop with the Board, facilitated by Gretchen Young of Young Futures.

Framework for the profession is imminent. • Timely provision of support to members during the NDIS Roll-Out (Surge Phase) was discussed, with Speech Pathology Australia’s administrative staff to be provided with training and tools to assist members with their enquiries. • Extended scope of practice trials involving medication prescribing or administration in Queensland and potentially other states were discussed. For the Association to consider its position with respect to supporting the profession in this and other areas of extended practice, it was noted that significant scoping and consideration of the likely implications will be required. Initially this topic will be discussed further with the Heads of Speech Pathology programs at universities with respect to training requirements at undergraduate verses post- graduate levels. • Recommendations of the Transferability Project Phase Two were accepted by the Board. The current accreditation guidelines will now be revised to incorporate the new requirements. Guidelines will take effect in 2017. • The importance of members engaging with Primary Health Networks (PHNs) was discussed, with it acknowledged that a number of members are involved on Clinical Councils or Boards of PHNs. • The final drafts of the Evidence Based Speech Pathology Practice for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Guideline and Position Statement were approved, with these to be made available to the membership through the website shortly. • The theme for Speech Pathology Week 2016 was set as ‘Speech Pathology - creating futures’. Speech Pathology Week 2016 will also see the launch of the Speech Pathology 2030 – making futures happen final report.

Some highlights from the meeting include: • Ethics Board Chair, Dr Suze Leitao and Senior Member, Trish Bradd, were successfully re- appointed to the Ethics Board for a further three year term. • The Board agreed to implement a Fellowship and Awards Committee to review fellowship and award nominations. This Committee will replace the Fellowship Committee. Life nominations will continue to be considered by the Board of Directors. • In principle support (but not yet endorsement) was given to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework . The Association will continue to monitor this project and the adoption of the framework by international speech pathology associations, the Dietitians Association of Australia and industry (see further details on page 5). • The Board agreed to support the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) in their federal election campaign. • The Association continues to pursue National Registration on behalf of the profession, with reports from the April COAG Health Council indicating that the Council is considering the admission of paramedics. This provided a platform for the Association to write to all Health Ministers and Shadow Ministers seeking meetings and consideration of inclusion of the speech pathology profession. • The National Alliance of Self Regulating Health Professions continues to meet with third party funders, employers and other bodies seeking recognition of their established self- regulation standards as comparable with NRAS standards and as a requirement for employment or provider status. • The Board acknowledged that the Government’s move into caretaker mode, will further delay the provision of a response to the Senate Inquiry into ‘the prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and speech pathology in Australia’. • Appointment of a Credentialing Project Officer to pursue the implementation of a Credentialing

The Board will next meet on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August 2016.

Gail Mulcair Chief Executive Officer

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Nominations are now being called for the Fellowship and Awards Committee. The Fellowship and Awards Committee comprises seven members – including the Vice President Communications, three Speech Pathology Australia Esteemed (Life or Fellow) members and three Ordinary Voting Members, who are appointed by the Board of Directors for a three year term. The Committee’s purpose is to review award applications and make recommendations to the Board, as well as to promote Speech Pathology Australia’s Awards to members. Nominations for the Fellowship and Awards Committee are sought from members who have considerable expertise, over a period of time in the profession, through such avenues as clinical practice and leadership, clinical education and supervision and/or academic teaching. For further information regarding the Fellowship and Awards Committee, and the application process please contact execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org. au The consent of the person who is being nominated must be obtained before the nomination is submitted. Each nominee should include a current CV detailing their professional qualifications and experience. Nominations close Friday 8 July 2016. All nominations will be acknowledged. Call for nominations Fellowship and Awards Committee Providing Feedback to SPA On the SPA website there is a link at the bottom of every page to contact the national office, and on the ‘Contact Us’ page, another button to provide feedback. We want to hear your comments, whether they are to provide positive feedback or highlight an issue that is concerning you. SPA also has a complaints procedure available to members. View the complaints procedure here.

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International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative update

The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is still operating at an awareness stage and is not ready for adoption or implementation at the present time. The Australian Standardized Terminology and Definitions for Texture Modified Foods and Fluids (2007) are still current in Australia, and are the standards to be used by Australian speech pathologists in clinical work. The IDDSI framework was discussed at the recent SPA Board of Directors meeting, and a decision made to provide in principle support for the international framework at this time. SPA is considering the actions and decisions by other professional associations, here and internationally, and will hold further discussions regarding the implementation plan with all key stakeholders prior to determining full endorsement of the framework. Dr Julie Cichero (co-chair of the IDDSI committee) presented at the National Conference on the development of the international framework, feedback from international stakeholders, and provided a comparison with the current Australian standards. For further information or questions contact Trish Johnson at National Office: tjohnson@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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Speech Pathology Week looks to the future 7 - 13 August 2017

Speech Pathology Week in 2016 will be held in the week of 7-13 August. The theme for the week is Speech Pathology – Creating Futures. The theme ties in neatly with the Speech Pathology 2030 project, while reinforcing the important role that speech pathologists play in the lives of many Australians with speech and swallowing difficulties. Speech Pathology Week seeks to promote the speech pathology profession and the work done by speech pathologists with the more than 1.1 million Australians who have a communication or swallowing disorder that impacts on their daily life. Communication remains a basic human right and Speech Pathology Week promotes this fact. As in previous years, the week will be promoted by a traditional media campaign, an online and social media campaign, and campaign kits which will be

made available for members. Separate marketing collateral will be supplied to State Branches to help promote their Speech Pathology Week events. For more information about Speech Pathology Week, campaign material and other matters, visit the Speech Pathology Week page on the Association’s website www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ spweek2016

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NDIS updates

Best practice guidelines for Early Childhood Intervention

Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) has released the new ‘National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention’ ahead of the rollout of the NDIS. The guidelines aim to help healthcare professionals provide a consistent, high quality care to children with disabilities across Australia. The guidelines identify four quality areas for EI services, comprising eight key best practices: Family - family centred and strengths based practice and culturally responsive practice Inclusion - inclusive and participatory practice, Reports from the COAG Health Council meeting in April indicate that the Council is progressing the admission of the paramedic profession into the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Speech Pathology Australia has repeatedly been told that no new professions will be included in the scheme. Speech Pathology Australia has written to every Health Minister and Shadow Health Minister in Australia to seek meetings to discuss inclusion of the speech pathology profession in the National

engaging the child in natural environments Teamwork - collaborative teamwork practice, capacity building practice Universal principles - evidence base, standards, accountability and practice. The guidelines are available on the ECIA website, and provide very welcomed improved clarity about the principles endorsed by the NDIS, and facilitating nationally consistent provision of early childhood early interventions within best practice principles.

National Registration Update

Registration and Accreditation Scheme. A media release was also distributed. Subsequently a number of meetings have been secured. Speech Pathology Australia continues to argue to the health ministers that the protections of public safety afforded by national registration need to be extended to people receiving speech pathology services in Australia. Ronelle Hutchinson Manager, Policy and Advocacy

ASD-paper released

The NDIA has recently released the ‘Autism spectrum disorder: Evidence-based/evidence- informed good practice for supports provided to preschool children, their families and carers’, commissioned to inform the NDIS in decisions about provision of supports which are reasonable and necessary. Members can find the document at http://www. ndis.gov.au/sites/default/files/Early%20 Intervention%20for%20Autism%20 research%20report.pdf

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On Friday 29 April , Speech Pathology Australia, through CEO, Gail Mulcair, was delighted to attend the special celebration to recognise and honour the career of Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson. Bronwyn was celebrated and regaled by a range of close colleagues including those who spoke of Bronwyn’s career and achievements: Professor Deb Theodoros, Dr Anne Hill, Vickie Dawson, Danielle LeRossignol, and hosted by Associate Professor Angela Morgan. Known to many as Bron, Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson has had an illustrious career over 49 years, commencing from 1967 when she first qualified with a Diploma of Speech Therapy from the University of Queensland. Bron has worked across the country in Queensland and Melbourne and across the globe, including the UK and New Zealand. Clinical areas also span widely across children’s services and adult rehabilitation, however her particular knowledge and experience in the area of aphasia is well recognised. Bron has also held many teaching and academic roles, including as a clinical educator, lecturer, researcher and more recently as inaugural Head of the Speech Pathology Masters program at the University of Melbourne. Bron’s contribution to the Association has also been immense including serving on Council, acting as a University Accreditor, and editorial roles for both the IJSLP and JCPSLP publications. While having specific plans to spend time with her little granddaughter, Bron’s semi-retirement also includes continuing to supervise PhD students and continuing involvement in significant research projects, including Embedding Simulation in Speech Pathology Clinical Training. It seems the retirement of Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson may be a work in progress! And to close in some lovely words from Deb Theodoros, spoken on the day... “Bron, you have had a remarkable career. When you have a quiet moment to reflect on your career, you can be justifiably proud of your legacy to the profession. Your inspiration to thousands of students, your professional care of those with communication disorders, and your research endeavours which have contributed immeasurably to the profession. Most importantly, though, be proud of the way in which you have achieved all of this and remained the wonderful and gracious person that you are!” Gail Mulcair Chief Executive Officer Celebrations for Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson (right) with Speech Pathology Australia Chief Executive Officer Gail Mulcair.

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New SPA website launched

On Friday 6 May the new Speech Pathology Australia website went “live”. The Association’s redeveloped website has a new look and feel and cleaner lines to make the whole experience of visiting the site more enjoyable. The menus have been reordered and the content reorganised to make the structure of information on the site easier to find and access. A feature of the revised site is that it is mobile friendly, meaning the site can be viewed on smartphones and tablet devices. The website is now seamlessly integrated with the Association’s membership and events databases, making it easier for members to renew and book events. In addition, the website has a new exciting Jobs Board to make it easier to advertise or secure a new job. All the content migrated from the old site has been updated and all the attachments reformatted to reflect the Association’s new address and Brand Guide. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Swallowing Awareness Day

Wednesday May 11 2016

awareness day PEOPLE SWALLOW 9 TIMESPERDAY (ONAVERAGE) 26 muscles Swallowinguses

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More than 1 million Australians havedifficulty swallowing

15-30% ofpeopleaged65+ living in thecommunity

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84% ofpeoplewithParkinson’s disease 100% ofpeoplewithAlzheimer’s, at somepoint in theirdisease progression

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40% of stroke survivorshavean ongoingneed for support for swallowing 25% ofpatientswithMultiple Sclerosishave swallowing difficulties-increasing toas manyas 65% of thosewith severeMultiple Sclerosis.

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Thank you to everyone who participated actively in the campaign to promote Swallowing Awareness Day. There was a tremendous amount of activity in the lead up and on the day itself. There was considerable interest from the media on the day, with Speech Pathology Australia National President, Gaenor Dixon, doing around half-a-dozen radio interviews. She was ably supported by a number of other Association members who, using the template media release were able to interest their own local media. Congratulations to Michelle Cimoli who spoke with Red Symons on Melbourne ABC Radio and Anne Huang who secured time with ABC Radio in Cairns. The Swallowing Awareness Day Campaign Kit was

well used and there was lots of evidence that Dizzy, our mascot for the day, was busy promoting the campaign. Social media ran hot with #900swallows and #dysphagia highlighting the involvement of speech pathologists everywhere. Our social media campaign received a strong following on Twitter, with a good showing on both Facebook and Instagram. According to Symplur Healthcare Hashtags the #900swallows tag had over 1.2 million impressions in Twitter with over 200 tweeters supporting the event. At its peak in the late afternoon of 11 May (Swallowing Awareness Day) the #900swallows tag was trending in Australia.

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In Focus ... professional development

Lifelong Professional development is a key component of being a speech pathologist. In this issue in focus we explore the opportunities for members to grow in their careers and to continue to be inspired in their profession.

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Reflecting on a decade of CPD involvement Kate Bridgman shares her personal experience of CPD as an attendee, a SPA CPD committee member, a SPA CPD presenter and an international Conference presenter. had years of work and study behind the ideas and interventions they were sharing. Following my new grad year I was fortunate enough to join the CPD committee. What a group. They were all lovely and had such good ideas. I was very much the snacks and water girl, but loved the contacts and to hear of speechie stories from everyone’s workplaces. Over the years I have seen many a wedding photo and baby bump—and have even had my turn in sharing photos and a baby! I have developed a great network of colleagues and many of us have worked with each other along the way. As I have become more involved in the CPD process, both on the committee and as a presenter, I have a better understanding of just how incredible the National Office team are. Earlier this year I spent two days in a National Office think-tank, tasked with the job to explore SPA’s Future Learning Strategy. As I sat around the table, I was both humbled and in awe of the people we have driving the future of our profession in Australia. In recent years I have had the opportunity to travel to international conferences. While it’s fun (completely

I’m about to clock up my first decade as a speechie. No two years yet have been the same, and as I get older, I’m certainly not wiser. With each year I want to know more, understand more, do better and be better. First it was to “fix” my clients, then keep up with grown-up speechies, and now to get it right in front of students. As a new grad I remember attending my first SPA CPD event. Catching the train into the city, signing in and then watching, amazed at how everyone seemed to know each other. Greetings were a mix of hugs and, ‘I think I know you, have spoken to you, read a report from you’ exchanges. It was like being a kid at a dinner party, trying to be grown up but not quite hitting the mark. As a student I wasn’t strong in my theory subjects. I loved placement and very much learnt by doing, which was really by imitating what I saw my CEs do that worked. But once I got a taste for attending CPD events I was hooked. A whole day on a topic that I was immersed in at work was completely different. I came to understand the evidence in evidence based practice, about how clinical research gave context, and how we had a profession full of speechies who

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nerdy) to meet the names behind the big papers, it’s the Aussies who certainly continue to impress on the International stage. Last year it was incredible to be sitting in Guangzhou, China with delegates from around the world all sharing their work and ideas at the Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Symposium. This group, APEC-SLP (https://sites.google.com/site/apecslp/) spans many countries and is unique in the way it focusses on both clinical education and teaching and learning; domains of our profession that historically have remained separate. The ideas and research that is shared in this forum, both online and in meetings is certainly very inclusive of all levels of experiences and expertise. As we move towards a transnational workforce and profession, I am excited by the opportunity to work with speechies from around Australia and the world. As an avid CPD attendee, it has been both humbling and terrifying to be asked to present. The immediate self-doubt and imposter syndrome kicks in, followed by the obsession of getting it right and providing our fellow speechies with the answers that we are all searching for. In speaking with others who have also made an appearance on the CPD calendar its very clear that presenting a workshop or webinar is an honour and a responsibility. We all work on the front- line together and have benefited from those who have S eech pathologist.pdf 1 4/19/16 15:27

shared their work. So now as I continue to have more questions than answers, I still very much prioritise my own learning. Since moving into clinical education and teaching I am acutely aware of keeping up with our students. On COMPASS we assess them about lifelong learning, reflection and evidence based practice and so I have become more deliberate in how I approach this aspect of my professional life too. I am fortunate enough to have access to journal articles and well- respected colleagues, but nothing beats an event with peers. Sometimes I catch the train, sometimes a plane, or sometimes even sit at my computer with a cup of tea. On occasion I’m even in front of the audience rather than sitting in it. But the one thing I know as a speechie is that it’s our innate desire to want the answer and to give the best to our clients, that keeps us looking for more. It’s certainly not always easy, and it can be tempting to stick to what we know, but I can without a doubt say that every time I leave a professional development session I am inspired by the people I have shared the room with, and I have a renewed enthusiasm to keep getting better.

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Online SPA CPDLive events

The very first SPA session was held over two years ago on 26 March 2014—‘What is the DSM-V criteria for autism, and how will it affect clinical practice?’ Since then there has been a total of 21 webinars with topics including paediatric feeding difficulties, selective mutism assessment, trade secrets for setting up in private practice, and many more, spearheaded by Sharon Crane, Senior Advisor Professional Education and Certification at SPA. Regular Technical Host on SPA CPD live events, Michael Howden, offers his perspective on SPA CPD live events.

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1 What is the DSM-V criteria for autism, and how will it affect clinical practice? 2 Developmental Pathways to Language Competence and Language Disorder: Implications for Speech Pathology Practice 3 Managing Dysphagia via Telepractice: What’s the evidence? 4 The role of Speech Pathology with clients with mental health disorders 5 A clinical advantage: the art of accent modification within a speech pathology context 6 A professionally collaborative approach to supporting upper primary and secondary students with language and literacy difficulties 7 Enhancing practice with children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds 8 Stuttering across the lifespan: Could I use telehealth? 9 Diagnosing and treating apraxia of speech for optimal outcomes 10 Step back and take a fresh look at adults with an intellectual disability who present with dysphagia 11 What’s it all about: AAC? 12 Paediatric feeding difficulties: What is the evidence for treatment? 13 Understanding person-centred and enablement models of care to build opportunity for speech pathology services for older people 14 Update on diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech 15 Technology-enabled Management of Parkinson’s Disease 16 Application of the ICF to clinical practice in paediatric speech-language pathology 17 Diagnosis, Assessment and Intervention for children with autism; current research and implications for practice 18 How to avoid the common private practice mistakes 19 Selective Mutism assessment and intervention from a multi-disciplinary perspective 20 Trade secrets for setting up in private practice 21 Marketing your private practice services ethically and effectively

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Percentage of Speech Pathology Australia attendees watching a recording at a specific time (all sessions)

The total registrations equalled 2921 individuals! With registrations for a number of future webinars, it brings the total to well over 3000 registrations. There have been a number of well attended webinars. ‘Update on Diagnosis of Childhood Apraxia of Speech’ had the greatest number of registrations at 526 registrations, followed by 470 registrations for ‘Paediatric feeding difficulties: What is the evidence for treatment?’ and 243 registrations for ‘Selective mutism assessment and intervention from a multi- disciplinary perspective’. Due to the composition of SPA membership – 98% female, many working part-time and many having family commitments, it is no surprise that there is a preference for choosing a recorded webinar over a live session. Choosing a recording allows for greater flexibility when deciding when a delegate wants to watch a webinar. While statistics showed that 30% of attendees had a preference to watch a recording between noon and 3pm (early afternoon) and 18% preferred watching a recording between 3pm and 6pm, a surprising number, 7%, enjoyed the quiet time, after the kids had been put to bed, between 9pm and midnight. Two percent were complete night owls and watched recordings between midnight and 6am in morning!

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Continuing Professional Development Pr fess onal Development

Each webinar can reveal quite a bit. Looking at the detail for the webinar ‘Taking Developmental Pathways to Language Competence and Language Disorder: Implications for Speech Pathology Practice’ there were a total of 188 registrations. Delegates were distributed far and wide across Australia. The top three locations were as follows: 29% of the registrations were from Vic, 27% of the registrations were from NSW, 18% of the registrations were from QLD. For this particular session 84% of the delegates who registered for the live session, attended the live session and 83% of the delegates that requested a recording, watched the recording.

For each webinar, registrants are asked to rate satisfaction and also to comment on what worked well and what could be improve d.

Percentage of total registrations according to state and territory for the Developmental Pathways to Language Competence and Language Disorder webinar

For each webinar, registrants are asked to rate satisfaction and also to comment on what worked well and what could be improved. At CPD live, in discussion with SPA, we review, and reflect on this in order to implement changes as required in future events. We hope you have found the statistics interesting. The facts and figures here have covered the last two years with more sessions in the pipeline. Plans are in place to explore other ways in which key content can be shared and disseminated to speechies. In the months to come, keep an eye out for one hour self-paced courses called simplyCPD. They’ll touch on topics that will be integral to everyday speech pathologists.

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Sharon Crane and Rebecca David at National Office are happy to help with your online CPD enquiries.

SPA CPD live online events is a convenient and accessible way to learn, offering flexibility to participate anywhere. Online learning

SPA commenced national online CPD live events in 2014 on a range of clinical areas and in professional practice areas. Below are some “Frequently Asked Questions” about CPD live events, but let us know if there are other queries you would like answered. What equipment / technology do I need? You just need a PC, laptop or device that has internet connectivity and audio output. What software do I need? You need to install Cisco Webex – to assist with this, you are provided with a test link and that works on nearly all PCs (except those with older operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Mac OS 10.6). Once installed, it does not need to be re-installed for each event. I’m interested in participating in a Live event—tell me a bit more about these. If you are participating in the Live event, you do not need a webcam as you see the speaker but they don’t see you. You have the opportunity to communicate in real time with the presenters via a Chat Box where you can type in questions or comments.

You can participate in a Live event on a tablet or mobile device but won’t be able to view videos or participate in activities (anonymous polls etc). You may also be asked to do an interactive (anonymous) activity during the event. With the interactive activities at the live event, you don’t need to have a practice run before the live event as all will be explained on the day. Will I get a copy of the presentation or just the link? If you are participating in the live event or viewing the recording of the online event, you are provided with supporting materials. These generally include a copy of the Powerpoint presentation, plus any relevant materials from SPA (eg Clinical Guidelines in the area the event is in). I’m interested in viewing a Recording of a CPD Live event—tell me a bit more about these. If you have registered for the recording, you will need to wait for approximately 1 - 2 working days after the live online event before you receive the link to view the recording. Mobile devices are fine for viewing recordings. If you are viewing the recording you can do this at any

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time of day that suits your schedule.

If I register for the recording, how long do I have before the link expires? Viewing is available to you for 12 months after the online live event date with up to two views to complete it. Can we register as a workplace instead of individually? Registrations for all CPD events, including CPDLive events, are for the individual. This is consistent with individual registrations for SPA events, including Branch workshops, Branch PA events, Private Practice seminars, and the Conference. This is necessary for the purposes of PSR auditing as event registrations are recorded against the individual on the SPA database. Also certificates of attendance issued for each event are generated from the individual’s registration. Additionally, registration fees vary for SPA members versus non-members (with non-members paying double). A Group registration option would not allow for this member benefit to be exclusive to current SPA members. The confirmation emails should come through within 30 minutes or so after registering. Emails are sent out, on the hour, a quarter past, half past and a quarter to. Will I receive a certificate for this PD? Yes, once your viewing record shows you have watched 80% or more of the recording. If more than 20% has been fast forwarded through, this will not trigger a certificate to be sent. If I am not sure how to register, who should I contact? If I register and misplace the email with the link, what can I do? Please call National Office on 1300 368 835 and ask for Rebecca David who will be happy to assist with any questions in relation to the process of registering for the live or recording event. Discounted group registrations would also be inequitable for SPA members working in solo and/or remote positions. Once I register, how long does it take to get confirmation?

Have you got a suggestion for a CPDLive topic or speaker? Email Sharon Crane Now Rebecca david at National office can assist with registration for events 1300 368 835

Support is also available throughout the live event from the CPDLive technical host.

If you have suggestions for future topics and/or speakers, we’d love to hear from you. Email scrane@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Sharon Crane Senior Advisor Professional Education and Certification

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There is extensive communication and consultation with each presenter prior to the event...

CPD Workshops

Thank you to all those who completed the National CPD survey recently. Your feedback has been invaluable and we are reviewing suggestions received via the survey and other mechanisms in commencing planning of the 2017 CPD program. Branch CPD workshops are predominantly one or two days in length with a maximum cap set at 48 (or lower if required), with speech pathologists as its core audience. This allows for an in-depth opportunity for professional learning. To further assist in this, there is extensive communication and consultation with each presenter prior to the event. Information is then stated explicitly in each CPD event brochure, including: • Learning objectives for participants attending the workshop. • The relevant caseload (e.g. paediatric/adult, age group of clients; areas of scope of practice etc). • The level the workshop will be aimed at (e.g. introductory/general or to be of benefit you need to have experience in this area), with an aim that workshops will be identified as core or progressing practice or advanced. • Any required/assumed knowledge and/or skills that registrants are expected to have knowledge and experience in. • If there’s any recommended/required pre-reading. • If registrants are expected to bring anything to the workshop. Sharon Crane, Senior Advisor Professional Education and Certification and the Branch CPD Coordinators are happy to answer any questions regarding the workshop content—details are supplied on each event brochure. Anita Rodricks, SPA’s Professional Education Officer, is available to answer any queries you may have about registering for events plus the CPD Events Library. Sharon Crane Senior Advisor Professional Education and Certification

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New CPD Leaders for Queensland

My name is Sarah Goodman and I’m looking forward to taking on the shared role of CPD leader, together with Joanne Wilkinson, for the Qld Branch this year. The Queensland branch has been enthusiastic in providing high quality professional development in Brisbane and regional centres and we look forward to continuing in 2016. We are very fortunate to have our CPD Coordinator, Tricia Chardon, continuing to organise events for our committee. Tricia’s long experience with the group means she has a wealth of knowledge and history of CPD, which is invaluable in the planning of events. The Qld Branch has been committed to providing CPD not only for our city members, but also focuses on providing opportunities for our rural clinicians. Queensland is a vast state and we have members working in every corner of it. It is often far easier for members to

travel to regional centres such as Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay. We have also held events at the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and Toowoomba. There is an increased level of organisation that is required to plan and execute these events and we are fortunate to have enthusiastic regional contacts assist in the process. Our meetings are ever evolving in ways to allow our regional coordinators to participate in regular meetings. We have embraced technology to utilise Skype and Google hangouts to connect with our regional members. Although it’s been wonderful to connect more regularly with our regional contacts, it is a shame that they unable to partake of the delicious ‘nibbles’ that arrive courtesy of our Brisbane committee members each month!

Sarah Goodman (top) and Joanne Wilkinson will share the role of QLD branch CPD leader.

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Have you seen Professional Development on the new website?

CPD live online events, the Ethics Education Package, and the Evidence-Based Independent Study Resource. CPD Workshops Click through to see a list of upcoming SPA Events. You can search by online or by individual Branch, with further searches being developed. Our CPD Branch workshop flyers have a new, easier to read format. Terms and Conditions are now in a dedicated document. Let us know if you have any feedback about this. National Tour This is where you can find out about a cornerstone of the SPA CPD program both the current tour and access information on past tours.

National Conference You will find extensive and useful information about the annual SPA National Conferences. Online Member Communities Click through to join and find information about the SPA Member Only Communities. These Communities are focussed on areas of clinical practice (Ageing and Aged Care, Disability, Education and Learning, Justice, Mental Health), type of practice (Private Practice, Rural and Remote practice, Working with Developing Communities), technology (Apps and mobile devices), and stage of career (student network— soon to be extended to incorporate early career speech pathologists too). CPD Live online Click through to find information on and/or to register for SPA online CPD events – both upcoming and the events that have run within the last twelve months. Pre-recorded CPD Go here to find links to the CPD Events Library,

Go to the PD webpage now

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Where to for SPA’s Professional Development?

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Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Professional Development Guiding Principles

As you are probably aware, SPA’s 2014-2016 Strategic Plan included the following strategic imperative: 2.4 SPA supports members to achieve excellence in professional standards Objective: SPA provides relevant high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) that is innovative, widely accessible and meets the diverse need of members through the continuum of their career and across scope of practice–current, evolving, and new. Deliverable: Professional Development Model including online learning platform As part of actualising this Objective and Deliverable, a review of SPA’s Professional Development was undertaken, facilitated by an independent consultant. There was extensive background information gathering and discussion, followed by two workshops with ten participants, attending face-to-face and/

or virtually, representing the SPA Board, Staff, SPA CPD committee members, and SPA rural and remote members. The final report included a series of recommendations that are currently being enacted, with a Project Plan having been developed. We will keep members informed of progress in operationalising the agreed recommendations arising from this PD Review. One of our first tasks was to develop PD Frameworks for the identified Guiding Principles of SPA Professional Development, which were identified in the review pictured left. We genuinely value and appreciate member input, so please let us know if you have any feedback. Sharon Crane Senior Advisor Professional Education and

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