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Ms Carolyn Burrows and Dr Julie Marinac , both speech pathologists, are senior members of the Literacy for Life Research Unit in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland, along with Ms Kate Pitty, a registered teacher. As the school’s business manager, Carolyn initiated and directed the development of the unit’s literacy programs. As an academic staff member of the school, Julie has authored several of the unit’s programs, and is now in the process of validating both current and planned additions. Kate’s role within the team is as co-author, trainer and expert web weaver. To date, the unit has produced the ELF, PAL, PATHS and APPEAL programs, with more planned by the end of this year.

Correspondence to: Carolyn Burrows Speech Pathologist, Manager, Business & Community Engagement Unit, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. phone: 07 3365 7150 email:c.burrows@uq.edu.au Julie Marinac Lecturer, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. phone: 07 3365 6161

Crown Promenade Conference Centre, Melbourne Sunday 16 – Wednesday 19 May 2010 Participation 2010 Melbourne is proud to host the 2010 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. Participation 2010 will be held at the Crown Promenade Conference Centre in central Melbourne. Following member feedback, Council has decided to shorten the Conference to three full days, and will be held Monday 17 – Wednesday 19 May 2010. Additionally there will be opportunity to participate in a Master Class session to be held in the afternoon on Sunday 16 May, just prior to the Conference Welcome Function. Participation 2010 will showcase the innovative contributions of speech pathologists in advancing choices, knowledge and access. This is the opportunity to display the many and varied ways you contribute to our professional knowledge base. Consider how you support and enhance independence, undertake research or education, lobby, advocate or promote participation in our modern, changing society. Participation 2010 will allow you to share the breadth of your experience. Submit your paper, workshop or poster now to be part of this celebration of the diversity and importance of our profession. For further details please visit the website www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au and see the 2010 National Conference webpage. Pamela Richards National Conference Manager

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