Speak Out April 2013

Association News

Applications for the 2013 RACV Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Scholarship are now open T he RACV Sir Edmund Herring by funding important research projects that help prevent road trauma and improve the quality of care delivered to road trauma victims. Applicants must be health professionals, Australian residents and work in the state of Victoria. Successful applicant(s) receive up to $52,000 to undertake a project that will lead to improved care in the area of road trauma. Memorial Scholarship scholarship aims to assist health professionals The RACV Sir Edmund Herring Memorial Scholarship has been awarded annually since 1983, in memory of the late Sir Edmund Herring, a former Governor of Victoria and RACV Patron for 34 years. • Bridget Hill (Epworth Rehabilitation), who is conducting an international study tour to view current therapy practices for peripheral nerve injuries and develop a multidisciplinary clinical program based on evidence collected; • Associate Professor Jonathan Jackson and Dr Sharon Bentley (Australian College of Optometry), who aim to examine the important factors in the decision to stop driving among older people with vision impairment compared to those with normal vision. Please note applications close on Friday 7 June 2013 . Full application guidelines can be obtained from the RACV website www.racv.com.au The recipients of the 2012 scholarship were:

International Journal of Speech- Language Pathology ( IJSLP ) – Editor Position

(available from 2014) Applications sought

After many years of providing excellent stewardship of the IJSLP, Professor Sharynne McLeod has elected to not seek a further renewal of her contract as the IJSLP Editor. The position will become vacant as of January 2014 and we are seeking applications from suitable candidates for a three-year term. As it is intended that a considerable hand-over period will occur, we are seeking applicants who can commence as of October this year. This valuable and strategic role will continue to enhance the growth and international positioning of the Association’s journal. The IJSLP Editor is responsible for the editorial coordination and strategic development of the Journal. Working closely with the IJSLP Executive Board, Council, CEO and external publishers, the Editor oversees the direction, standard and promotion of the journal as well as ensuring high quality issues are published in accordance with policies and timelines. Applications are sought from members who have demonstrated experience and a passion for research and publications. The candidate should have achieved a higher degree, experience and demonstrated skill in editing and writing, a track record of publishing research in international journals, and an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Previous experience in editing academic publications or being a member of journal editorial boards is highly desirable. An honorarium is paid to the editor (or employer if required) on an annual basis. A position description is available and applications (comprising a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current CV and 2 professional referees) are to be forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer by COB Friday 10 May 2013 . Enquiries can be made to the CEO on gmulcair@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au or the current IJSLP Editor, Professor Sharynne McLeod, via ijslp@csu.edu.au Gail Mulcair Chief Executive Officer

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