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ICP2014 momentum continues ahead of SPWeek 2014

Tasmanian speech pathologists are

continuing to raise awareness about the 2014 International Communication Project (ICP2014) among colleagues. Nicola Dunn is a speech pathologist at St Giles. Nicki is passionate about advocating for communication rights and is the portfolio leader for the Workplace and Government Portfolio for the Tasmanian Branch of Speech Pathology Australia. In her own workplace, she is continuing to raise awareness about the importance of communication. Pictured here getting behind the Nation for Communication message are some of Nicki’s

Above, from left: Amanda Bailey, Ally Whyte and Phillip Lynch from St Giles.

approximately 2000 staff. The article highlighted the ICP2014 aims and the importance of communication for participation in family life, education and the community. The article included a photo of members of the Launceston General Hospital speech pathology team with THO-N CEO John Kirwan supporting the ICP2014.

The Launceston General Hospital team with the Tasmanian Health Organisation's CEO John Kirwan (centre).

at the Tasmanian Health Organisation (THO-N). Recently he and his team wrote and organised an article ‘Getting the Message Across’ to be published in his organisation’s newsletter, which is circulated to

colleagues – Amanda Bailey (HR manager), Ally Whyte (allied health manager) and Phillip Lynch (corporate services manager).

Michael Wingrove is the speech pathology manager

Thank you to Alison Henty for your service to SPA

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Current Chair of the Tasmanian Branch of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), Alison Henty was recently honoured at her retirement celebration in Launceston. Alison’s involvement with SPA has spanned decades. Her contributions include serving as a Councillor (Board member), Continuing Professional Development Leader, Secretary, Treasurer and Branch President. Alison

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Above, from left: Alison Henty was presented with a plaque from Kylie McKenna.

Left: Alison’s retirement celebration included a one-of-a-kind cake made by multi-talented Speech-Language Pathologist Skye McGregor.

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convened two National Conferences – one in 1974 and another in 1994. In 2001, she was a recipient of a SPA Recognition of Service Award. On behalf of SPA and the Tasmanian Branch, Deputy Chair Kylie McKenna thanked Alison for her continued dedication to the speech pathology profession over the past 47 years. Alison was presented with a plaque from SPA to recognise her contributions. Kate Day Speech-Language Pathologist & Speak Out Editor (Tas Branch)

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