Speak Out April 2016

Members speak out about Speak Out

The Speak Out member survey closed at the end of February with some clear opinions and data gathered from members. Speech Pathology Australia was delighted that more than 80 per cent of respondents said they look forward to receiving their copy of Speak Out every two months, though it was clear from the results that members want to see improvements to the editorial and style of the magazine. A total of 226 members responded to the survey. Of those, 85 members provided constructive comments about what they liked and disliked about the magazine, and how Speak Out could be improved. The overriding feedback was that Speak Out is seen by members as an important tool to receive information and for connecting with the wider speech pathology community. Members let us know that they believe the magazine overall needs a refresh, and that they would like to see improvements made to the digital version. Members were happy with the magazine coming out every two months and relayed they would like to see more articles about how to improve their private practices. More evidence reviews, clinical features, and news about the broader speech pathology profession were also high on the list of feedback. Over the coming editions Speak Out will undergo a new look and style. Work will also be done to improve the readability for the more than 2900 members who choose to receive the digital version of Speak Out . Although the official survey has been completed the door to provide your feedback about Speak Out is always open. Contact pubs@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au.

Survey results at a glance:

82% 84% 79% 62% 55% 50% 160

look forward to receiving Speak Out

believe Speak Out represents SPA

Speak Out makes them proud to be a SP

like receiving Speak Out bi-monthly

spend 10-20 minutes reading Speak Out

rate the look of Speak Out as good

want more general speech pathology news and academic research news

Rebecca Faltyn Publications Officer

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Speak Out April 2016

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