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Grant winners 2019 Queensland Registration Board Legacy Fund

IN 2019, SIX APPLICATIONS FOR QUEENSLAND REGISTRATION BOARD LEGACY GRANTS WERE RECEIVED. THIS GRANT IS OPEN TO SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN QUEENSLAND. THE WINNERS ARE:

Chloe Walton PhoRTE: Let’s get loud! A feasibility study investigating a low intensity treatment approach for the management of hypophonia in progressive neurological diseases Progressive Neurological Diseases (PND) can affect the neurological function of the larynx resulting in the diagnosis of a voice disorder known as hypophonia. Traditionally the management of hypophonia recommends intensive voice treatment to restore vocal fold closure by applying principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity. However, several patient clinician and service factors limit the suitability of intensive voice treatment in the progressive neurological disease population. This pilot study aims to determine the feasibility of using Phonation Resistance Training Exercises (PhoRTE) a low intensity voice therapy treatment in the management of hypophonia resulting from a progressive neurological disease. Outcomes will be measured across a range of criteria. It is anticipated that patients will demonstrate improvements in vocal loudness, pitch range and quality of life following the treatment. Special Purpose Project Grant Applications The Special Purpose Project Grant is one of four schemes, funded from the legacy funds remaining at the closure of The Registration Board of Queensland, in 2013. Recognising that the needs of the profession with respect to research and education opportunities can change over time, this grant program provides the ability to support a specific project or initiative with one-off funding up to a maximum of $25,000. Applications must demonstrate that the project is substantial in scope and of significant interest and benefit to the profession in Queensland. Applicants must demonstrate the significant value of the project to the profession against one or more of set criteria. These include: • will contribute to the enhancement of professional practice of speech pathologists in Queensland; • relates to, or supports the research and/or education needs of the speech pathology profession; • will have outcomes that will enhance speech pathology services for the Queensland public;

Rebecca Nund Food Service Industry Workers’ Perspectives of Dysphagia Previous qualitative research has demonstrated that dysphagia can have a broad ranging impact on everyday life, including difficulties accessing dysphagia friendly meals when eating outside the home. The support and attitudes of people working in the food service industry has the potential to act as an important facilitator or barrier to accessing dysphagia friendly meals. Despite the recognition of this issue from the patient and carer perspective, there are no research studies that have directly explored the perspectives of people working in the food service industry. The current study will use qualitative methods to elucidate the key issues regarding knowledge, experience, and perceptions of dysphagia and texture modification from a range of professionals working in the food service industry. The results of this study will provide the foundation for the development of a new education and training package for food service industry workers in order to enhance food provision for people with dysphagia living in the community. • is a significant project of strategic value to the profession which has wide application and high impact. The successful applicant (or applicants where multiple projects are deemed appropriate for funding) will be required to provide a report or deliver a piece of work that is documented and disseminated to Queensland speech pathologists for the benefit of all. Please note that applicants are not required to be members of Speech Pathology Australia. The Association's membership is encouraged to circulate this information within broader networks within Queensland. Download the application form (and further detail) www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/news#qrblf Applications close – Friday 11 October 2019 (Late applications will not be accepted).

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October 2019 www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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