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In this week's episode, Leigh Andrews from Change Communication in the UK and Lauren Gibbs from Launch Housing in Victoria, speak with Mary Woodward, SPA's Senior Advisor, Justice. Leigh and Lauren tell Mary about the benefit speech pathologists can bring when supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, and some of the resources that support their work. Lauren and Leigh speak about different types of homelessness, and how to support someone who may be experiencing homelessness. Resources:  Are you a speech pathologist working with unhoused people? We would love to hear from you: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Launch housing: https://www.launchhousing.org.au Change Communication: https://www.chgcomm.org/ ASK IZZY – https://askizzy.org.au/ Leigh's research on communication needs amongst rough sleepers in London (open access) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1460-6984.12572?msockid=0561f54d760a6f7c277ae19677c86e7f Leigh's book: https://www.jr-press.co.uk/ The Plain English Campaign: https://www.plainenglish.co.uk/ Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists policy statement on homelessness: https://www.rcslt.org/news/new-homelessness-and-speech-language-and-communication-policy-statement-launched/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this bonus episode, we are celebrating the Speak Up podcast having been listened to one million times! Thank you to everyone who listens, every guest who has so generously shared learnings with us, guest interviewers who approach their role with curiosity and everyone else who supports the podcast in visible and invisible ways. Nathan and Nadia, from the podcast team reflect on this milestone, and we hear reflections from Anneke, Speak Up Season 3 & 4 producer, Laura from the Early Career Reference Group, and Claire from the Speak Up Podcast Reference Group. Thank you all again, and we will be back with a regular episode on Wednesday. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, Dr Mindy Sotiri, who is the Executive Director of the Justice Reform Initiative speaks with Mary Woodward, SPA's senior advisor for justice. Mindy and Mary discuss the work that the Justice Reform Initiative do, some of the changes they are advocating for, and what role speech pathologists play when working in this space. Resources: Justice Reform Initiative: https://www.justicereforminitiative.org.au/ SPA Resources: Speech Pathology Australia justice resources: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Practice-areas/Speech-pathology-in-justice.aspx?hkey=c98b166d-6353-4435-81bb-425b25a4622b Speech Pathology in Justice position statement: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=103 Speech Pathology in Justice practice guideline: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=131 Loquitur Witness Training- Speech Pathology Australia members can access this training at a discount: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=833823 Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Abby Foster and Suzanne Mungall, speech pathologists, about Earth Day, coming up on 22 April. Suzanne and Abby share their experiences about speech pathology and climate change, and why they feel the urgent need for health professionals to address the impacts of climate change on health and service delivery. Claire Esterman, from the Speak Up Podcast Reference Group, opens the episode with a brief reflection highlighting the opportunities, personally and professionally, that Abby and Suzanne discuss. Resources:  Contact Suzanne: suzannemungall@outlook.com Contact Abby: drabbyfoster@gmail.com Earth Day: https://www.earthday.org/ United Nations climate change information: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange National Safety and Quality Health Standards voluntary environmental sustainability and climate resilience module: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/environmental-sustainability-and-climate-resilience-healthcare-module Helping people with Aphasia prepare for an emergency: https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/2020-1118-aphasia-friendly-emergency/full/ UN Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals Climate for change: https://www.climateforchange.org.au/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw782_BhDjARIsABTv_JDCadnChAqwfxbWIGwXnflty21bBF9DSDaLpYc1-XVHIzHRFpPusXgaAjotEALw_wcB Free access to transcripts and for a full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, we speak with SPA's CEO, Lyn Brodie, and General Manager for Policy, Advocacy and Government Relations, Dr Jennifer O'Connor, about the upcoming federal election and speech pathology. They discuss “wins” from the federal budget, critical “asks” during the election and how these are determined, and ways that stakeholders can advocate during the campaign period. Resources: How to write to your federal candidate: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/About-Us/Advocacy/Federal-Election/write-to-your-federal-representatives-or-candidates.aspx SPA 2025 federal election priorities: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/About-Us/Advocacy/Federal-Election/SPA-federal-election-priorities.aspx Download SPA's federal election digital toolkit: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/common/Uploaded%20files/Campaigns%20and%20events/Campaigns/2025_SPA_Federal_Election_Campaign_social_media_tiles.zip SPA advocacy win – MBS M10 item numbers: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/Members/News-and-publications/Articles/2025/03-March-2025/SPA-Secures-Medicare-M10-Access-for-Speech-Disorders.aspx?name=SPA-Secures-Medicare-M10-Access-for-Speech-Disorders Australian Electoral Commission – Find my electorate: https://electorate.aec.gov.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, we recognise the inaugural International Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Awareness Day 2025 coming up this Friday on 4 April 2025. Kym, Speech Pathology Australia's Senior Advisor- Aged Care, speaks with Scott Cooper a dementia advocate living with PPA, and his speech pathologist Dr Penelope Monroe from FRONTIER's PPA Communication Project, at University of Sydney. Scott talks about his experiences, his work as a dementia advocate, and the impact speech pathology has made to his and his family's life, as he says, “It just makes life easier." Resources: International Primary Progressive Aphasia Awareness Day: https://speechtherapyppa.com/ppa-awareness-day.html Primary Progressive Aphasia Guide: https://aphasia.org.au/aphasia/primary-progressive-aphasia/ PPA - A Call to Action video – Ffion Walker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPT34jGWNk Find a speech pathologist search: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Smart-Suite/Smart-Maps/Public/Find-a-Speech-Pathologist.aspx SPA resources: Working with people with lived experience of dementia practice guideline: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=920 Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we speak with Catherine Lee from the Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative, an organisation with a focus on creating an environment for neurodivergent workers to thrive. Catherine speaks about the role speech pathologists can play in supporting someone to advocate for their needs at school and work, how and when to disclose and how employers can create a workplace culture that is neurodiversity affirming. Resources:  Neurodiversity celebration week: https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/ The Neurodiverse Safe Work Initiative https://www.neurodiversesafework.com.au/ Neurodiversity workplace profiler https://www.neurodiversesafework.com.au/the-neurodiversity-workplace-profiler/ Neurodiverse safe work self assessment checklist: https://www.neurodiversesafework.com.au/academy/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/NDSW-Self-Assessment-Checklist.pdf Use code ‘SPA2025' for 10% off of your first course with the Neurodiverse Safe Work Academy in 2025, including any new courses https://www.neurodiversesafework.com.au/academy/ Join Catherine for the micro certification Neurodiversity Awareness Training: Diversify your workforce for success: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/neurodiversity-awareness-training-diversify-your-workforce-for-success-tickets-1236814267769 Australia's National Autism Strategy https://www.dss.gov.au/national-autism-strategy Universal design: https://universaldesign.ie/about-universal-design/the-7-principles Job access: https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/). You will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, Jane Villari, Assistant Director in the Food, Nutrition and Dining Advisory Support Unit at the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, speaks with Kym Torresi, SPA Senior Advisor Aged Care. Jane and Kym discuss the Food, Nutrition, and Dining Unit, and the supports that speech pathologists can access from the FNDU to support person centred care and co-design with individuals in aged care. Resources: Food, nutrition & dining information for providers: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/food-nutrition-dining-information-providers Strengthened Quality Standards: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/providers/quality-standards/strengthened-quality-standards Food, nutrition & dining: Resources for older Australians: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/older-australians/health-wellbeing/food-and-nutrition Food, nutrition & dining: resources for workers: https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/workers/food-nutrition-and-dining-resources-workers Communication hub: https://www.communicationhub.com.au/ Contact the Food Nutrition and Dining Unit: 1800 844 044 – available 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), Monday to Friday. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, speech pathologist Ashleigh Glover offers her reflections on AAC across the lifespan, a conversation between Kristen Potts and Amanda Hartmann. Kristen, a private speech pathologist, explores four AAC case studies across the lifespan with Amanda, an experienced speech pathologist and AAC enthusiast. Amanda is a lecturer at the University of Queensland, a consultant with AssistiveWare and runs her own private practice, 4 Little Monkeys, in Brisbane. Resources: Are you interested in joining the Speak Up podcast reference group? You can read more on our website: EOI Speak Up podcast reference group Amanda will be running a course for SPA starting in March 2025: AAC intervention - practical clinical strategies for SLPs: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=919955 SPA member resources: Augmentative and Alternative Communication Practice Guideline: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=122 SPA 2025 Conference Support Fund: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/CPD-events/SPA-conference/2025/Conference-support-fund.aspx Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr Lucy Bryant from UTS speak about their soon to be published systematic review into GLP. Bronwyn and Lucy speak about how and why they started this research and some considerations they would like stakeholders to reflect upon. The systematic review will be linked here once it has been published. Speech Pathology Australia supports individualised, person-centred care as best practice. SPA understands that there are differing perspectives about GLP, and understands the hesitation that both speech pathologists and people with lived experience hold. There is need for ongoing professional conversation about research, evidence base and, importantly, ensuring that consumer voice is included, especially in situations where they may have been historically excluded or marginalised. Resources: The publication of the review launches SHIELD (Science Highlights, Information, and Evidence on Language Development), a new research collaborative at UTS led by Professor Bronwyn Hemsley and Dr. Lucy Bryant, with Dr. Caroline Bowen (UTS), Dr. Rachel Grove (UTS), Gaenor Dixon (Queensland Department of Education), Dr. Katharine Beals (Drexel University), and Professor Howard Shane (Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School). In 2024, the team looked for evidence of GLP/NLA's impact on language, communication, or behaviour in individuals with communication disabilities. Hear about their findings and implications for speech pathologists. For SHIELD updates contact Bronwyn: Bronwyn.Hemsley@uts.edu.au Contact Lucy: lucy.bryant@uts.edu.au Read “A linguist's take on GLP/NLA” https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00309-8 and a critical appraisal https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/23969415241249944 The National Clearinghouse on Autism Evidence and Practice: https://ncaep.fpg.unc.edu/ Should I use this therapy approach: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=556 Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, members of SPA's early career and podcast reference groups, Brittany Fong and Lauren Osborne, speak with Mental Health Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist, Michelle Bihary, about the mental and emotional “wear and tear” that can occur in healthcare and how speech pathologists can manage this. They discuss the “4 Ps” of self-care, supports and supervision, managing our energy, and navigating circles of control, influence, and concern. Resources: Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellebihary/ Michelle Bihary's website: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/ includes: Free resources: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/resources-overview Programs: https://michellebiharyhealth.com/programs-overview Download Michelle Bihary's “Self-Care Strategies” from SPA's Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/). Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, Churchill Fellowship UK recipient Anna Sowerbutts. Anna speaks with Jane Delaney, SPAs Senior Advisor Early Childhood and Education about her proposal to travel to Australia to learn about innovative ways of supporting children with DLD. Anna reflects on her work in this area and shares her insights into her experience with the Churchill Fellowship. Resources:  DLD and Me book: https://www.routledge.com/DLD-and-Me-Supporting-Children-and-Young-People-with-Developmental-Language-Disorder/Sowerbutts-Finer/p/book/9780367333683?srsltid=AfmBOoqzaSq4UC8yhzLoi1o5zRGRRibZYE5tUko7KZ8AsBKCBbjuVgpb The Churchill Fellowship (UK): https://www.churchillfellowship.org/ The Churchill Trust (Australia): https://www.churchilltrust.com.au/ Read Anna's report: https://www.churchillfellowship.org/ideas-experts/ideas-library/developmental-language-disorder-dld/ Read Anna's blog: https://annasowerbutts.wixsite.com/dlddownunder Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Shelley Turner, Kate Fanning and Subah Ahmed from the Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, or Forensicare. They discuss how speech pathologists contribute to interprofessional practice in the mental health space, with individuals who are involved in the justice system. Resources: Forensicare: https://www.forensicare.vic.gov.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

In this episode of the Association Hub Podcast, Olena chats with Rob Di Leva, Chief Operating Officer at Speech Pathology Australia, to explore the positives and challenges of exponential growth within associations. Over the past decade, Speech Pathology Australia has doubled its membership, and Rob takes us behind the scenes to discuss the necessary changes driven by the recent remarkable expansion. He'll cover everything from adapting to external factors like the NDIS and increasing public awareness to enhancing internal strategies in advocacy, professional development, and strategic marketing. While growth is often celebrated, it also brings its fair share of challenges. Rob opens up about the operational pressures that come with rapid scaling, how to manage resources effectively, and the pivotal role technology plays in supporting organisational change. He also shares his experience balancing forward-thinking leadership with the practicalities of day-to-day management, offering advice on when to take bold steps and when to focus on preparation and risk management. Rob also emphasises the importance of remaining true to your organisation's core purpose, even when opportunities for expansion arise. This episode is packed with actionable advice and thoughtful perspectives for association leaders at any stage of their growth journey. Don't miss out – listen in, subscribe, and share it with your colleagues!

In this week's episode, Erin West speaks about her PhD research relating to phonology in Auslan, the sign language in Australia. Erin talks about her research and the steps we still need to take for language equity.   Resources:  Sign bank- https://auslan.org.au/ ASL users How Many People Use ASL in the United States? https://gallaudet.edu/wp-content/uploads/gcloud/gal-media/Documents/Research-Support-and-International-Affairs/ASL_Users.pdf BSL users Help & Resources - British Deaf Association https://bda.org.uk/help-resources/ Fieldsteel et al. (2020) (open access) Nouns and verbs in parent input in American Sign Language during interaction among deaf dyads - PubMed (nih.gov) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33505227/ Stokoe (2005; reprint of 1960 work) (open access) Sign Language Structure: An Outline of the Visual Communication Systems of the American Deaf | The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education | Oxford Academic https://academic.oup.com/jdsde/article/10/1/3/361306?login=false Gallaudet University- https://gallaudet.edu/ International Week of Deaf People- https://wfdeaf.org/iwdeaf2024/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Dr Mary Claessen, SPA's Senior Advisor Professional Standards, discuss how speech pathologists who are trained overseas prepare to work in Australia. They review legal considerations, skills assessment, and various working arrangements for speech pathologists who migrate to Australia or provide telepractice from other countries. RESOURCES for people seeking speech pathology services: Communication Hub - Finding good quality information: https://www.communicationhub.com.au/Communication_Hub/Resources/Finding-information.aspx Speech Pathology Australia - (1) Choosing a speech pathologist: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/What-to-ask.aspx?hkey=1c34b1f6-e32d-4bf7-88a8-0c083e0bece8 (2) Telehealth services: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/Telehealth-services.aspx?hkey=f2750842-f693-46f9-bbf8-3afd3cd4c530 RESOURCES for speech pathologists and employers: Speech Pathology Australia - (1) Skills Assessment information: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/Skills-Assessment/Skills-Assessments.aspx?hkey=ab0b3299-ec7d-4a3b-965f-7bdce32961b2 (2) Information for overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=4b8ed1ae-4758-4768-b11e-f769f4ddd3e1 (3) Information about hiring overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-hiring-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=18516fc4-4217-4ab0-9a6d-ae1e47925bd7 (4) Position statement: International telepractice: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=96 (5) FAQ International telepractice from other countries to Australia: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=680 Australian Department of Home Affairs - (1) Employing overseas workers: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/employing-overseas-workers (2) Working in Australia: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia (3) Immigration assistance: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-help-with-your-application/overview Australian Taxation Office - Hiring and paying your workers: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers Health Professionals and Support Services Award: https://library.fairwork.gov.au/award/?krn=MA000027 WorkPlacePLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transcends the mould, and how the profession can foster queer diversity. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Diversitas: The Wheel of Power. https://diversitas.co/trending-topics/the-wheel-of-power-new-zealand Fitzgerald, A. (2020). Professional identity: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum. 2020;1-26. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12450 Podcast episodes: LGBTQIA+ excellence in speech pathology S05 E22 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/lgbtqia-excellence-in-speech-pathology-s05e22 Communication and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people S05 E45 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/communication-and-wellbeing-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-people-s05e45 Working with trans and gender diverse young people and adults S02 E16 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/working-with-trans-and-gender-diverse-young-people-and-adults-s02-e16 Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/reflective-supervision-social-emotional-and-relationship-informed-learning-and-support-06-e19

In this week's episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how speech pathologists might use infant mental health principles to inform the work we do as clinicians and/or supervisors, and how to create their own reflective supervision group. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: National Zero to Three Organization: https://www.zerotothree.org/ The NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center: https://ttacny.org/ The Knowledge Center at Chaddock: https://www.tkcchaddock.org/ Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health: https://www.allianceaimh.org/ Australian Alliance for Infant Mental Health: https://www.aaimh.org.au/ SPA Professional Support Templates – Community of Practice Charter and Agreement (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=411 SPA Speak Out; Communities of Practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speak-Out-June-2023/48/ Speak Up Podcast S03 E12 – Establishing a thriving community of practice: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/establishing-a-thriving-community-of-practice-s03-e12 Eggbeer, L., Mann, T. G., & Seibel, N. L. (2007). Reflective supervision: Past, present and future. Zero to Three, 28 (2), 5-9. Foley, G. & Hochman, J. (2006). Moving toward an integrated model of infant mental health and early intervention. In Foley and Hochman (Eds.) Mental health in early intervention: Achieving unity in principles and practice (pp. 3 – 32). Baltimore, MD: Brookes. Geller, E. (2011). Using oneself as a vehicle for change in relational and reflective practice. In R. Fourie (Ed.), Therapeutic processes for communication disorders: A guide for clinicians and students (pp. 195 - 212). Hove, BN: Psychology Press. Geller, E. & Foley, G. M, (2009). Broadening the “ports of entry” for speech-language pathologists: A relational and reflective model for clinical supervision. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 18, 22-41. Luterman, D. (2006). The counseling relationship. The ASHA Leader, 11(4), 8-9, 33. Shahmoon-Shanok, R. & Geller, E. (2009). Embracing complexity across disciplines: Reflective supervision and post-degree training integrate mental health concepts with speech-language therapy and graduate education. Infant Mental Health Journal, Special Issue on Reflective Practice, 30(6), 591-620. Shahmoon-Shanok, R. (2009). What is reflective supervision? In S. Heller & L. Gilkerson (Eds.), A practical guide to reflective supervision. Washington, D.C.: Zero to Three Press. Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO. Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.   Resources:  UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation BUSH Kids: https://www.bushkids.org.au/ Machado-Joseph research foundation: https://mjd.org.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, our first ever live recording, from the SPA 2024 Conference in Boorloo, Perth, a panel of contributors speaks about their reflections on leadership, and the importance of wellbeing within this. Arielle Cassian (she/her), Belinda Kenny (she/her), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Ishwari Samarakoon (she/her), speak about the opportunities they have engineered and how they have developed themselves as leaders. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: National Reconciliation Week resources: Reconciliation Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/ Healing Foundation: https://healingfoundation.org.au/ Truth-telling resources: 2018 Truth-telling symposium report: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/2018-truth-telling-symposium-report/ Recognising community truth-telling. An exploration of local truth-telling in Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/recognising-community-truth-telling/ Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 Filter – Format – Podcast – Search Select the podcast of your choice Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, SPA's Senior Advisor Professional Standards, Marie Atherton, speaks with Angie Canning and Justine Slattery, Project Officers for the development of the Practice Guideline: Speech pathology practice in Neonatal Care. They discuss the range of roles of speech pathologists have in Australian NICUs, the transition from problem-based to developmental care models, the range of team members they collaborate with, and how professionals can skill-up to provide evidence-based services. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Online CPD: Sydney Children's Hospital Network, High-risk Infant Feeding Module: https://learning.schp.org.au/visitor_catalog_class/show/63568 Online CPD: Supporting Oral Feeding for Fragile Infants (SOFFI) training: https://www.feedingfundamentals.com/soffi-trainings Book: Lynn S. Wolf and Robin P. Glass (1992) Feeding and Swallowing Disorder in Infancy: https://www.proedaust.com.au/feeding-and-swallowing-disorders-in-infancy Article: Dodrill, P., McMahon, S., Donovan, T, Cleghorn, G. (2008). Current management of transitional feeding issues in preterm neonates born in Queensland, Australia, Early Human Development, 84 (10) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2008.04.004. SPA Practice guidelines (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Standards-and-guidelines/Practice-guidelines/Practice_Guidelines.aspx?hkey=6e59aa7e-8407-481c-af45-ae404a13a14c SPA Core document - Evidence-based practice for speech pathology in Australia (Public): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=407 Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre. You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, Kim Beesley and Jen Morris, community representatives, from SPA ethics board, speak about AI in health care and in particular, speech pathology practice. As service users Kim and Jen share what they are excited about, and what they would like to feel assured that ethical reasoning is at the centre of any decision making about how and when to use AI. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.   SPA member resource: Artificial intelligence in speech pathology position statement: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/ethical-ai-in-speech-pathology-part-2-community-voices-s06-e15?si=6142434801f043c7a35251343aeeec34&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing  Resources:  Register for the SPA 2024 Conference, to see the AI in ethics debate, on Wednesday May 29th, 2024: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/CPD-events/SPA-conference-2024/Home/SPA-Conference-Home.aspx You can find part one of this series here: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/ethical-ai-in-speech-pathology-part-1?si=02e9891f778748698dafa9935f8a50db&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing The Bletchley Declaration- https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/bletchley-declaration-countries-attending-ai-safety-summit-1-2-november-2023 WHO Global report on AI in health- https://www.who.int/news/item/28-06-2021-who-issues-first-global-report-on-ai-in-health-and-six-guiding-principles-for-its-design-and-use Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, Professor Emma Power, from UTS, speaks about AI in speech pathology practice. Emma speaks about the opportunities and considerations that using Generative AI can provide and the ethical considerations that we need to be thinking about. This conversation will continue next week when we hear from consumers about their perceptions of using AI, as well as hearing about the new SPA position statement Artificial Intelligence in Speech Pathology; Ethical Considerations. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.   Artificial intelligence in speech pathology position statement: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/ethical-ai-in-speech-pathology-part-2-community-voices-s06-e15?si=6142434801f043c7a35251343aeeec34&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing    Resources:   The Conversation article- https://theconversation.com/will-ai-tech-like-chatgpt-improve-inclusion-for-people-with-communication-disability-196481 Resources that Emma mentions: Otter AI (meeting note taker) https://get.otter.ai/otter_ai_chat/?utm_source=google_ads&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=search-prospecting-nonbrand-ai-phrase-au-otteraichat-maxconv-02092024&utm_term=note%20taker%20ai&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8NvJo-DNhQMVWaVmAh1Log6PEAAYASAAEgIpuPD_BwE Chat GPT- https://chat.openai.com/ HeyGen- https://www.heygen.com/?sid=rewardful&via=tri-u-le-th-anh&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1--g8uHNhQMVCaVmAh0ENwDGEAAYASAAEgLiE_D_BwE Yoodli AI speech coach https://www.youtube.com/@yoodli/videos The Bletchley Declaration- https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/bletchley-declaration-countries-attending-ai-safety-summit-1-2-november-2023 WHO Global report on AI in health- https://www.who.int/news/item/28-06-2021-who-issues-first-global-report-on-ai-in-health-and-six-guiding-principles-for-its-design-and-use Digital NSW- https://www.digital.nsw.gov.au/ Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

A few times a year we rebroadcast episodes of interest to listeners. This week, we bring you an episode from season 3. Leah Paice, from the Vic Branch Professional Education committee, chats with Dr. Caroline Baker, Research Affiliate at the Aphasia CRE and Research and Clinical Practice Lead in the Speech Pathology Department at Monash Health. Caroline speaks about the mental health considerations when working with a person with aphasia. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Aphasia CRE website: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/centres/health/aphasia Aphasia CRE resources: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/centres/health/aphasia/resources Australian Aphasia Rehabilitation Pathway: https://www.aphasiapathway.com.au/ Baker, C., Worrall, L., Rose, M., Hudson, K., Ryan, B., & O'Byrne, L. (2018). A systematic review of rehabilitation interventions to prevent and treat depression in post-stroke aphasia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40 (16), 1870-1892. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1315181 Baker, C., Thomas, S., Tjokrowijoto, P., Ryan, B., Kneebone, I. & Stolwyk, R. J. (2024). Aphasia, Depression, and Psychological Therapy (ADaPT): Perspectives of people with post-stroke aphasia on participating in a modified cognitive behavioral therapy. Healthcare. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12070771 Behavioural Outcomes of Anxiety (BOA) https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/703711/BOArevised10.03.14.pdf Depression Intensity Scale Circles (DISCs) https://www.kcl.ac.uk/cicelysaunders/resources/toolkits/discs-and-aisc Kneebone, II, Stepped psychological care after stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation 38 (18): 1836-1843. https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2015.1107764 Living guidelines updates | InformMe - Stroke Foundation (Chapter 6 – Prevention and Treatment for Depression and Anxiety) at: https://informme.org.au/guidelines/living-guidelines-updates Ryan, B., Clunne, S., Baker, C., Shiggins, C., Rose, M., & Kneebone, I. (2021). A systematic review of non-drug interventions to prevent and treat anxiety in people with aphasia after stroke. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(18), 4997-5006. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2021.1925752 Stroke Aphasia Depression Questionnaire (SADQ) https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medicine/about/rehabilitationageing/publishedassessments.aspx Tjokrowijoto, P., Thomas, S., Kneebone, I., Ryan, B., & Stolwyk, R. J. (2024). Aphasia, Depression, and Psychological Therapy (ADaPT): A single case design evaluation of a modified cognitive behavioural therapy to treat depressive symptoms in stroke survivors with aphasia. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.1080/09602011.2024.2331840. Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

The most effective reading instructional practices aren't always the ones that gain traction.It's the ones with the most successful marketing campaigns. The best marketer wins; but this certainly isn't a win for the students who go without effective instruction or the school staff struggling to support them. That's why I was so excited to talk with Dr. Pamela Snow about the growing body of research relating to literacy and its impact on life outcomes; as well as how we can improve the discourse surrounding effective instruction and improve instructional practices.Pamela Snow is a Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Education at the Bendigo campus of La Trobe University, Australia. She is also Co-Director of the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab. Pamela is a registered psychologist, having qualified originally in speech-language pathology and has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate education and health professionals. Her research has been funded by nationally competitive schemes such as the ARC Discovery Program, ARC Linkage Program, and the Criminology Research Council, and concerns the role of language and literacy skills as academic and mental health protective factors in childhood and adolescence. She has conducted research on the profiles and needs of high-risk groups such as youth offenders, children and adolescents in the state care system and flexible education systems, as well as research advancing evidence in the language-to-literacy transition in the early years of school. In 2020, Pamela established, with her colleague, Professor Tanya Serry, The Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab in the School of Education at La Trobe University. Pamela's research has been published in a wide range of international journals and she was a member of the 2017 National Year 1 Literacy and Numeracy Panel, convened by the Hon. Simon Birmingham, Federal Education Minister. She is a Life Member of Speech Pathology Australia and a past Victorian State Chair of the Australian Psychological Society. Pamela has over 170 publications, comprising refereed papers, books and book chapters, monographs and research reports. In addition to these academic outputs, Pamela writes a popular blog for teachers, parents, and clinicians: The Snow Report - https://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/ and is a founding Associate Editor of The Reading League Journal. In this interview, we discuss:✅The impact of social media on the dissemination of research in education.✅Can the discussion of reading research become an ongoing feedback loop between people teaching reading and those conducting research?✅Comprehension and application are the end goals when it comes to the goal of education. But how do we define what “comprehension” is and how we work on it? ✅Play-based learning vs early reading instruction: Why they aren't in opposition.✅Using explicit instruction to build skills needed for problem-solving and successful project-based learning.✅Whose job is it to work on reading? How much is the responsibility of the schools, and what is the parent's job?You can connect with Dr. Snow on X (formerly Twitter) @pamelasnow2 (https://twitter.com/PamelaSnow2) or on her blog at: http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/We mentioned the following articles on her blog in this episode including:Balanced Literacy Bingo (Link here: http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2022/11/balanced-literacy-bingo.html)School leaders and reading instruction: Time to demand LESS rather than more autonomy (Link here: http://pamelasnow.blogspot.com/2023/10/school-leaders-and-science-of-reading.html)You can also learn more about her work on her La Trobe University page at: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/pcsnowYou can learn more about the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) lab at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/school-education/about/spotlightThe number of experts and resources were mentioned in this episode, including:Dr. Anita Archer: https://explicitinstruction.org/Dr. David C. Geary: https://psychology.missouri.edu/people/gearyDr. Louisa Moats: https://louisamoats.com/Dr. Steven Dykstra: https://iferi.org/dr-steven-dykstra/Natalie Wexler: https://nataliewexler.com/Nancy Hennessey's “The Reading Comprehension Blueprint”: https://products.brookespublishing.com/The-Reading-Comprehension-Blueprint-P1197.aspxIn this episode, I mention Language Therapy Advance Foundations, my program that helps SLPs create a system for language therapy. You can learn more about Language Therapy Advance Foundations here: https://drkarenspeech.com/languagetherapy/ We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. 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In this week's episode we speak with Professor Andrew Whitehouse ahead of his keynote address for the 2024 SPA conference, in Boorloo, Perth. Andrew speaks about some of the things he will cover in his keynote address on May 28th 2024, as well as a discussion about the way speech pathologists can find meaning in their daily work.    Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.       Resources:   Register for the SPA 2024 conference- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Public/CPD-events/SPA-conference-2024/Home/SPA-Conference-Home.aspx?hkey=d32fa08c-838b-4938-9881-f47b6497400c Telethon Kids https://www.telethonkids.org.au/ Inklings https://inklings.org.au/ Autism CRC diagnostic guideline- https://www.autismcrc.com.au/best-practice/assessment-and-diagnosis Autism CRC supporting Autistic children guideline- https://www.autismcrc.com.au/best-practice/supporting-children Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, Rosie Miller Advisor from the Professional Standards team discusses the audits that SPA conducts. Rosie clarifies the auditing process and speaks about why this is a process that SPA undertakes. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.   Resources:   Contact the auditing team: cert@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au National Aliance of Self Regulating Health Professionals- https://nasrhp.org.au/ SPA member resources:   Certification program: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/CP/Certification-program.aspx?hkey=9eb0d624-5f25-4c8e-84b2-ec5bc7d9257c Certification FAQs: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/CP/Certification_FAQs.aspx?hkey=cd8c67c2-4b25-48d0-b99c-b7c8409cebdb Certification audit FAQs: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/CP/Audits/Audit_FAQ-s.aspx?hkey=7b544bca-1bac-443f-bcf3-07796fe15186 Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Holly McAlister, speaks with mental health occupational therapist Michelle Bihary about developing skills and capabilities that support us to have courageous conversations. They discuss what early career and experienced professionals bring to the table, self-care, reasonable expectations, principles of emotional intelligence, and how engaging in courageous conversations benefits us and other. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: A range of learning resources produced by Michelle Bihary are available at: https://www.michellebihary.com SPA Members can access the Challenging Conversations resource at: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=540 Find other learning about Courageous Conversations on SPA's Learning Hub: - Communication and courageous conversations in the workplace: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=2915 - Having challenging conversations with families: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3475 Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 1. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 2. Select the podcast of your choice 3. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 4. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 5. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 6. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode Naomi Folder, who was the project officer for SPA's newly released practice guideline ‘Working with people with lived experience of dementia', speaks with Kym Torresi, Senior Advisor, Aged Care. Kym and Naomi speak about the process of developing this guideline, and the important role that speech pathologists can play in supporting people with dementia.    Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.       Resources:   Australian Association of Gerontology- https://www.aag.asn.au/ Sydney Dementia Network- https://www.sydney.edu.au/brain-mind/our-research/sydney-dementia-network.html Young Onset Dementia Special Interest Group (YOD-SIG)- https://www.australiandementianetwork.org.au/special-interest-groups/yod-sig/#:~:text=About%20YOD%2DSIG,onset%20dementia%20and%20their%20families Understanding dementia MOOC- https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking/understanding-dementia For a copy of the article ‘Stepping back into the dementia space' please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au SPA member resources:   Working with people with lived experience of dementia guideline- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=899 Speech pathologists working with older people position statement- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/Our-organisation/Position-statements/Older-People.aspx Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode Dr Marleen Westerveld speaks with Dr Sonja Brubacher from the Centre for Investigative Interviewing. They discuss how speech pathologists can ask questions that prompt broader and deeper responses, elicit richer communication and narratives, and collect more detailed and accurate health information in a trauma-informed way. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Centre for Investigative Interviewing Courses: https://www.investigativecentre.com/training-consultancy/?choosing-the-right-service=off-the-shelf-courses Brubacher, S. P., Gilligan, C., Powell, M. B., & Burrows, K. S. (2021). Information gathering in investigative and medical interviewing: Drawing parallels across contexts. Health Communication, 36(4), 521-528. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2019.1700884 (Not open access.) Brubacher, S. P., Peterson, C., La Rooy, D., Dickinson, J. J., & Poole, D. A. (2019). How children talk about events: Implications for eliciting and analyzing eyewitness reports. Developmental Review, 51, 70-89. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0273229718300091?via%3Dihub (Open manuscript available.) Brubacher, S. P., Powell, M. B., Snow, P. C., Skouteris, H., & Manger, B. (2016). Guidelines for teachers to elicit detailed and accurate narrative accounts from children. Children and Youth Services Review, 63, 83–92. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0190740916300536 (Open access.) Feltis, B. B., Powell, M. B., Snow, P. C., & Hughes-Scholes, C. H. (2010). An examination of the association between interviewer question type and story-grammar detail in child witness interviews about abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 34(6), 407-413. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0145213410000931 (Not open access.) Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre. You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, SPA's Jane Delaney speaks with Jane McCormack, Associate Professor at ACU, and Heather Tancredi, PhD candidate at QUT, about speech pathologists' role in the education sector. They discuss the International Classification of Functioning, the social model of disability, inclusive education, and multi-tiered systems of support. Speech pathologists can learn more about these in the newly published SPA guidelines and learning modules for Speech Pathology in Education. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Speech Pathology in Education Page (SPA member access only) https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Practice-areas/Speech-pathology-in-education.aspx?hkey=6cebac7f-a00e-4d42-8d46-ef5678e8cc46 Speech Pathology in Education (Public access) https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/About-speech-pathologists/Speech-pathology-in-Education.aspx?hkey=015030b4-b906-431d-8bdf-40ce8d4cb6ee Speech Pathology in Education Learning Modules (SPA Members log in for discount) https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/expand.do?template=News&viaTC=1&newsId=402071&from=UserWelcome Consulting students with disability: A practice guide for educators and other professionals https://research.qut.edu.au/c4ie/wp-content/uploads/sites/281/2020/08/Practice-Guide-Student-Consultation.pdf International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children & Youth (ICF-CY) https://www.who.int/standards/classifications/international-classification-of-functioning-disability-and-health Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Trish Johnson, SPA's manager for ethics and professional issues, about understanding our obligations when someone is leaving a workplace, and entering a new one. Trish and Anna also discuss some considerations of when it is appropriate to start their own practice.    Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.       Resources:   Contact WorkPlace PLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/contact Contact the ethics team- ethics@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 1300 368 835 Fair Work Ombudsman- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ Health Professionals and Support Services Award- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employment-conditions/awards/awards-summary/ma000027-summary Guide to starting a business- https://business.gov.au/guide/starting    SPA member resources (you will need to log in to access these):   SPAs mentoring program- https://memberhub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/mentoring Private practice essentials- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx?hkey=c15d4d21-9327-478b-92fa-2ec4300060a5 Social media guide- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=882 Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Joni Howell and Sandy Lin, neurodivergent speech pathologists at Superyou Therapy. They discuss how neurodivergent staff are an asset in the workplace, how an organisation's culture, policies, ways of working, and physical space can be enabling, and how these approaches positively impact service provision. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, we speak with SPA Life Member Ann Zubrick about learnings from an extraordinary career that includes starting the first speech pathology university programs in Western Australia, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Ann shares her reflections on postgraduate education, volunteering, dementia and aged care, practice-based evidence, mentoring, and “looking back with thanksgiving, and forward with courage.” Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Dr Laura Roche, from the University of Newcastle, about 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, also known as Di George syndrome, or Velocardio-facial syndrome. We discuss this population and how speech pathologists can be involved in supporting individuals with 22q gene deletion.    Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.    We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.       Resources:    Laura's profile: https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/laura-roche Speech Pathologist survey: https://uninewcastle.questionpro.com.au/t/ARnlfZRqL4 22q Foundation Australia and New Zealand: https://www.22q.org.au/ 22qMinded: https://www.22qminded.com/   Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub  1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.  2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search  3. Select the podcast of your choice  4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)  5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit  6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub  7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre  For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Dr. Meredith Prain, a speech pathologist and Deafblindness consultant. She discusses how people and services can support health literacy and inclusion by making web-based, social media, and other digital information accessible. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Deafblind Information Australia website: https://www.deafblindinformation.org.au/ I can vote website (example): https://icanvote.org.au/ Rainbow inclusion website (example): https://rainbowinclusion.org.au/ Hemmingway Editor: https://hemingwayapp.com/ Colour contrast checker: https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/ Intopia – Accessibility assessments: https://intopia.digital/services/accessibility-usability-testing/ Accessible design: https://www.kcandthegraphicsbandwagon.com.au/ The Communication Hub has a range of accessibility features to support individuals to learn about communication difficulties and disability, and available supports: https://communicationhub.com.au/ Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 Filter – Format – Podcast – Search Select the podcast of your choice Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre. You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with Kelly Ann Peña, Assistant Professor at Rutgers University in the United States. Kelly discusses skills and attributes involved in critical thinking, barriers and enablers to development of this skill, and how supervisors can create an environment that is psychologically safe and facilitates critical thinking in students and other supervisees. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Anderson, J. (1988). The supervisory process in speech-language pathology and audiology. Boston, MA: College-Hill. You can learn more about this on ASHA's Practice Portal at https://www.asha.org/practice-portal/professional-issues/clinical-education-and-supervision/#collapse_1 Armstrong, P. (2010). Bloom's Taxonomy. Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching. Retrieved [01-Feb-2024] from https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/. Aviles, Christopher B. (2000). Teaching and Testing for Critical Thinking with Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, available at https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED446023 Jones, K., Okun, T. (2016). Dismantling Racism Workbook, available at: https://resourcegeneration.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2016-dRworks-workbook.pdf SPA's Position Statement: Practice (Clinical) education: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=99 SPA's Position Statement: Professional support, supervision and mentoring: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=100 Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre You may also email to request a free transcript at learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we speak with two speech pathologists who have had major changes in 2023. Kim took the leap and started her own business, and Jen is just finishing her first year as a graduate speech pathologist. Some of the themes that came up in these interviews were regarding wellbeing, so we have also spoken to Mathew Walter, from Acacia EAP about the challenges of setting professional boundaries.   Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  If this episode has brought up any concerns for you please consider reaching out to one of the below resources for support: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 Hear2Talk- a free service for NSW workers 1300 428 255 Australian government list of mental health contacts Australian Psychological Society- find a psychologist Resources:  Jen's earlier podcast: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/transitioning-into-the-workforce-supporting-new-graduates-s05-e06?si=9e986af2a5844593b1f89d5152f9d48a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Acacia EAP: https://www.eapcounselling.com.au/ SPA member resources:  Private practice essentials: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx?hkey=c15d4d21-9327-478b-92fa-2ec4300060a5   Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association's Learning Hub 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

To celebrate Global Ethics Day and the theme of ‘ethics empowered' Dr Rachael O'Brien, Olivia Skala, and Danica Dolton share some of their reflections in their daily work with the SPA ethics team. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speechpathologyaust/speak-up-podcast Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. Resources: Global ethics day: https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/initiatives-issues/global-ethics-day SPA member resources: Code of ethics- support for everyday practice: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speechpathologyaust/2890-code-of-ethics-support-for-everyday-practice Ethics resources: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Ethical-practice/Ethical-Education/Ethics-resources.aspx?hkey=455b4832-2ba7-4d42-9a0d-221a6a3bf9b1 Contact Rachael: robrien@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Participate in the ethics education research: https://redcap.westernsydney.edu.au/surveys/?s=FRPELALC8RRKYRJN

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Christopher Constantino from Florida State University in the United States. He discusses 3 stutter-affirming priorities for people who stutter and those who support them, recognising what is gained from stuttering, and developing a positive stuttering identity. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: For information, contact Dr. Constantino at cconstantino@fsu.edu Constantino, C.D., (2023). Fostering positive stuttering identities using stutter-affirming therapy. Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools, 54,42-62. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2022_LSHSS-22-00038 Constantino, C.D., Eichorn, N., Buder, E.H., Beck, J.G., & Manning, W.H. (2020). The speaker's experience of stuttering: Measuring spontaneity. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 63(4), 983–1001. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2019_JSLHR-19-00068 Campbell, P., Constantino, C., Simpson, S., (Eds.) Stammering pride and prejudice: Difference not defect. J&R Press. http://www.proedaust.com.au/stammering-pride-and-prejudice-difference-not-defect International Stuttering Awareness Day https://isad.live/ StutterTalk https://stuttertalk.com/ Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub: learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/spe…ast Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

In this week's episode, Jenny Baker from Fremantle Speech Pathology Services, talks about reading comprehension and how to ensure that intervention is meaningful and individualised. We are sorry to report that Jenny's workshop has needed to be postponed. It will be occurring in 2024 with dates to be confirmed soon. If you have any questions about this please contact the Learning Hub: learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Resources:  Rethinking how to promote reading comprehension by Hugh Catts : https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1322088.pdf Reading science in schools FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/readingscienceinschools/ The writing revolution: https://www.thewritingrevolution.org/ Scarborough's reading rope: https://www.reallygreatreading.com/content/scarboroughs-reading-rope   Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, Dr Melissa Brunner (Liss, she/her), speaks about finding ways to safely help individuals post TBI access social media while maintaining autonomy and choice of the individual. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: Contact Liss: melissa.brunner@sydney.edu.au eSafety commissioner: https://www.esafety.gov.au/ eSafety Guide to staying safe online: https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/being-safe-online Cyberability - free training on how to stay scam safe after brain injury: http://www.cyberability.org.au/ social-ABI-lity - free training on how to use social media after brain injury: https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/courses/social-ABI-lity/ Social Media and People With Traumatic Brain Injury: A Metasynthesis of Research Informing a Framework for Rehabilitation Clinical Practice, Policy, and Training https://doi.org/10.1044/2020_AJSLP-20-00211 *Email Liss for a copy* Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode we continue our series with Life Members of Speech Pathology Australia. Today, Adjunct Associate Professor Dr Sue Block reflects on her career and the changes that have occurred in this time. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, our new National President, Kathryn McKinley, has a conversation with our new CEO, Jodie Long. They discuss growth in the speech pathology profession, the Association's strategic plan, being a member-focused organisation, and opportunities that come with new leadership. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http:%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597 Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

Happy Speech Pathology Week! Today we are talking to Speech Pathologist Madeleine Ebinger from Cabrini and her client Oli about what this year's theme “Communicating for life” means to them. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA's Learning Hub: https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flearninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au%2Fspe%E2%80%A6ast&token=c368e5-1-1691127284597 Check the episode's "Course Fact Sheet" to download. If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. SPA member resources: Download a free member digital resource pack : https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/whats_on/Speech_Pathology_Week/SPAweb/What_s_On/Speech_Pathology_Week/Speech_Pathology_Week.aspx?hkey=bda669cc-f0ed-4c09-ba3f-58623572a886

Today's episode discusses succession planning, Fiona McKenny one of SPA's Private Practice Advisor and Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePlus discuss succession planning from the perspective of both employees/ contractors and business owners.   Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Resources:  Contact WorkPlace PLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/contact Legal123: https://legal123.com.au/what-happens-to-my-business-if-i-die/ Business.gov- Develop your succession plan: https://business.gov.au/planning/business-plans/develop-your-succession-plan Contact the SPA Advisor team- advisor@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 1300 368 835 Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, a panel of disabled speech pathologists speak join us to celebrate disability pride month. Sheridan Forster, Erin Mills, and Ashleigh Chapman speak about disability, ableism, and celebrating disability pride.   Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Resources:  Dynamic disability : https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/what-are-dynamic-disabilities Intersectional disability: https://medium.com/dna-s-blog/identity-beyond-disability-3d59d19b1dad Social model of disability- Youtube Tom Shakespeare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqJLRnqd5JE The Way We Roll on Ableism. With Professor Fiona Kumari Campbell, Phil Friend and Simon Minty Job Access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYt5BzslHv8 Spoon theory: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/ How does Spoon Theory help us to understand Autism and ADHD (Digital Download): https://neurodivergentally.com/shop/how-does-spoon-theory-help-us-to-understand-autism-and-adhd/ Autism CRC report on Autistic Burnout: https://www.autismcrc.com.au/sites/default/files/reports/3-076RI_Autistic-Burnout_Final-report.pdf Defining Autistic Burnout: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/aut.2019.0079 Neurodiversity affirming practice modules via SPA learning hub, sign in for member discount   Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

In this week's episode, SPA's Kym Torresi- Senior Advisor, Aged Care, speaks with Helen Leousis from St Vincent's Hospital. Kym and Helen talk about implementing shared decision making and Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risk (EDAR).   Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.   We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.  Resources:  For a copy of the resources that Helen mentioned please email Helen: helen.leousis@svha.org.au RCSLT https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EDAR-multidisciplinary-guidance-2021.pdf Aged Car Quality and Safety Commission- https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/resources/informed-choice-and-supported-decision-making-people-who-plan-eat-and-drink-acknowledged-risk-edar SPA member resources:  Position Statement- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Position_Statements/SPAweb/Members/Position_Statements/Position_Statements.aspx?hkey=b1a46941-246c-4609-bacc-1c1b5c52d19d Practice guideline- https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/SPAweb/Members/Practice_Guidelines/SPAweb/Members/Clinical_Guidelines/Clinical_Guidelines.aspx?hkey=0fc81470-2d6c-4b17-90c0-ced8b0ff2a5d Did you know you can get transcripts from season 5 of Speak Up for free on the Learning Hub? Want a transcript from an earlier season? Email Nathan and Nadia on speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Lyssa Rome is a speech-language pathologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, where she facilitates groups for people with aphasia and their care partners. She owns an LPAA-focused private practice and specializes in working with people with aphasia, dysarthria, and other neurogenic communication impairments. She has worked in acute hospital, skilled nursing, and continuum of care settings. Prior to becoming an SLP, Lyssa was a public radio journalist, editor, and podcast producer. In this episode, Lyssa Rome interviews Jasvinder Sekhon about her work on enabling SLPs to feel confident and competent in counseling people with post-stroke aphasia and their families.   Gap Areas This episode focuses on on Gap Area 8: Insufficient attention to depression and low mood across the continuum of care.   Guest info   Jasvinder Sekhon is a speech-language pathologist currently working clinically in Melbourne, Australia. Since graduating from La Trobe University in the early 1990s, Jas has worked across the continuum of care in public health services in Victoria, Australia and briefly in Singapore. Jas has been involved in the aphasia community for many years and co-convened the inaugural online Australian Aphasia Association national conference in 2021.   Jas has recently completed her PhD, where she investigated counselling education that enabled SLPs to feel confident and competent using counselling to support the psychological wellbeing of individuals with aphasia and their families after stroke. Jas' supervisors for her doctorate were Professors Jennifer Oates and Miranda Rose from La Trobe University and Professor Ian Kneebone from University Technology of Sydney. Her studies sit under the research program Optimising Mental Health and Wellbeing of the Aphasia Centre for Research Excellence and Rehabilitation. The director of this CRE is Professor Miranda Rose.    Listener Take-aways In today's episode you will: Learn about the stepped model for psychological care. Understand how speech-language pathologists can support psychological well-being for people with post-stroke aphasia. Identify the role of speech-language pathologists within an interdisciplinary team providing psychological care for people with post-stroke aphasia. Show notes edited for conciseness Lyssa Rome Welcome to the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast. I'm Lyssa Rome. I'm a speech language pathologist on staff at the Aphasia Center of California, and I see clients with aphasia and other neurogenic communication impairments in my LPAA-focused private practice.   Aphasia Access strives to provide members with information, inspiration, and ideas that support their aphasia care through a variety of educational materials and resources.   I'm pleased to be today's host for an episode featuring Jasvinder Sekhon. Jas is a speech language pathologist and PhD candidate at La Trobe University in Australia, and recently submitted her thesis. She currently works part time as the senior SLP at a not-for-profit community health organization in Melbourne. Her studies are part of the research program, Optimizing Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Aphasia Center for Research Excellence. She has been involved in the aphasia community in Melbourne for many years, and is a member of the Australian Aphasia Association. She co-convened the first online Australian Aphasia Association national conference in June, 2021.   Today we'll be discussing Jas's research, which focuses on enabling SLPs to feel confident and competent in counseling people with post-stroke aphasia and their families.   In the Aphasia Access Conversations Podcast, we've been highlighting the gap areas identified in the State of Aphasia report by Dr. Nina Simmons-Mackie. In this episode, we'll be focusing on Gap Area 8, insufficient attention to depression and low mood across the continuum of care. For more information about the gap areas, you can listen to episode number 62, with Dr. Liz Hoover, or go to the Aphasia Access website.   So Jas, what led you to want to study counseling training for speech language pathologists?   Jasvinder Sekhon Firstly, thank you so much to the listeners and to Lyssa for this opportunity. So my impetus for my PhD arose from observing a range of emotional issues occurring frequently in people with aphasia and their families. My clients had issues such as depression, worry, frustration, low confidence, and distress. And despite my many years of experience in the field, there were many times that I felt inadequate to respond adequately or effectively to my clients' emotions.   So in doing this research, I found that I was not alone. Survey studies of SLP practice and post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation from Australia, the US, UK, and South Africa have found that the majority of speech pathologists feel that they have low knowledge, skills, and confidence to assess or manage emotional and psychological well-being in their clients with post-stroke aphasia—and this includes their families. So working with colleagues on the stroke team who had mental health training, such as psychologists and social workers, I learned many counseling techniques, and also learned about counseling approaches and brief therapies that I thought could be useful for speech pathologists in their work.   As part of my PhD studies, I've also undertaken further reading and some short courses in counseling. And I am privileged to have had the supervision of professors Miranda Rose and Jennifer Oates of La Trobe University, and Professor Ian Kneebone, from University of Technology, Sydney, who have a wealth of professional and research experience in the fields of psychology, stroke, and counseling, and speech-language pathology.     Lyssa Rome So can you tell us about an experience that for you points to the value of incorporating the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia into your clinical work? Jas Jasvinder Sekhon Thanks. Yes. So early in my career, I focused on impairment-level therapies. And I think there's evidence to say that's the area that we are most trained in. But I also felt something was missing. An example was one day a client I was treating in her home, literally sent me packing. After day in, day out, I was focusing on just impairment therapy, which was the comfort area. After she threw me out and after tending to my wounded ego and reflecting, I realized that I had not found out what was meaningful to her and what she wanted out of her rehabilitation. I was being very clinician-directed, and I drove the focus of therapy. She was a busy, active, courageous single mother of two teenage girls and had stuff to do and places to go. And I was not addressing her needs, or her wants, for her to fully participate in her life. And my therapy was not aimed at helping her to achieve these life participation goals.   So since then, I have pursued a holistic, biopsychosocial view of aphasia rehabilitation, and I now spend time to ensure I hear the person's story, understand their needs, wants, and goals from speech therapy, and I collaboratively set out an action plan towards meeting these goals. The assessment and management of psychological well-being is an important part of post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation and comes up often in speech therapy. I have certainly found counseling skills to be essential in my clinical practice.   Lyssa Rome Thank you. I feel like most of us in clinical practice would recognize how common it is for people with aphasia to also be dealing with low mood or anxiety. Certainly I, and I think others, worry at times about whether we're really meeting the emotional needs of the people whom we're working with. I know that there's been some attention to this for years. It seems like increasingly researchers in the aphasia community have been thinking more and more about these issues and recognizing their importance. I know this last summer, and IARC, Linda Worrall's keynote address, and other sessions focused on counseling for people with aphasia. Here in the US, ASHA has a new special interest group that's focused on counseling. And those are just two examples. I think that there are many more. I'm wondering how you see awareness of this issue changing?   Jasvinder Sekhon Yeah, the emotional and psychological issues associated with communication disorders have been well-recognized for decades, as you said, and probably since the establishment of the discipline of SLP. The presence of psychological issues after stroke and aphasia is not new. The need for psychological care in post-stroke aphasia is also not new. I think what is changing is, in awareness, I guess, is who is responsible for providing psychological care in stroke services, how this is done, and when this is provided. This includes describing and defining psychological care, that is within the scope of the stroke team, which includes SLPs, and identifying training or education gaps to fulfill these expected roles, and ensuring that the provision of psychological care is ethical and effective.   Thankfully, we have a model that provides evidence-based guidelines that addresses many of these questions. And this model is the stepped model for psychological care after stroke by the UK Government. Professor Ian Kneebone was part of the group that helped develop the psychological care model. Also, the work by Dr. Caroline Baker in translating the stepped model for post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation, highlighted further evidence for rehabilitation interventions specifically to prevent and treat depression in people with mild or no depression within the scope of speech language pathologists.   Lyssa Rome So can you tell us a little bit more about this stepped model?   Jasvinder Sekhon The stepped model for psychological care is a framework for interdisciplinary psychological care after stroke. The stepped model outlines the role and responsibility for the multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of emotional and cognitive conditions after stroke. Central to this model is that the whole team take responsibility for the identification and management of psychological issues, with clearly established referral pathways to specialist support services in the case of more severe psychological concerns.   There are four levels of the stepped model, and SLPs have a role and responsibility to support psychological care at level one and level two, for those who are experienced and trained. So at level one, there is no psychological disorder present and it's applicable to most or all stroke survivors. So level two describes stroke survivors with mild and transient psychological issues, and can be addressed by experienced speech language pathologists with adequate training, and who are supported by clinical psychologists or neuropsychologists with special expertise in stroke. At level three, and level four, the assessment and management of psychological issues require specialist psychology staff. So the model actually helps speech-language pathologists define their scope of practice in psychological care, and this includes counseling.   Lyssa Rome So that leads me to wonder about the definition of counseling within speech-language pathology. How would you how should we be thinking about it?   Jasvinder Sekhon Counseling is broadly defined as a purposeful conversation arising from the intention of one person, family, or couple, to reflect on and resolve a problem with the help of another person, and in this instance, the speech-language pathologist, to assist in resolving or progressing that problem. It may be helpful to think of all counseling interventions as methods of learning. All approaches used in counseling are intended to help people change. That is, to help them think differently, to help them feel differently, to help them act differently. In other words, in the case of post-stroke aphasia, counseling aims to help the client progress their goal within their rehabilitation journey.   Lyssa Rome Thank you. That's really helpful, I think, to think about it as ways to think differently, feel differently, act differently. And in service of those goals, and the goal of helping people change, I'm wondering what kinds of psychological interventions can speech-language pathologists be expected to provide?   Jasvinder Sekhon So at level one, emotional and psychological issues are mild and transient and don't impact discipline-specific therapy for example, aphasia therapy. At level one, emotional problems resolve quickly, and speech pathologists, as I mentioned before, definitely can support psychological well-being at this level.   Key interventions at level one, include counseling skills, such as active listening, normalizing the emotions and the experience, building effective relationships, providing psychological advice and information to family and peers to facilitate adjustment and build the skills for self-management and for autonomy with the communication issue. Goal-setting, problem-solving, peer support, motivational interviewing, managing stress, routine assessment and review of mood are also recommended at level one. Enabling peer support and positive relationships, including by providing communication partner training, aphasia choirs, and self-management workbooks are also identified at level one.   Lyssa Rome You've just described a bunch of different kinds of interventions that we as SLPs might be providing. But you also said before that many SLPs don't feel confident to assess and manage psychological well-being very effectively. So I'm wondering if you could say a little bit more about that.   Jasvinder Sekhon Yeah, we conducted a systematic review of SLP counseling education in post-stroke aphasia, and found that most universities reported to provide counseling education to SLP students. However, few actually provided counseling education specifically for supporting the psychological well-being in post-stroke aphasia. So it's possible that many speech pathologists may have very little preparation to address the significant emotional and mood issues in people with aphasia after stroke.   We found after speech pathology qualifications, speech pathologists reported a range of counseling education that they received. Some, again, with no training, up to PhD qualifications in counseling. But speech pathologists did report that they received counseling education from working in stroke care—so from their peers in stroke care—and also, many speech pathologists sought further education, professional development, in-services from external sources, counseling courses. So counseling, education and experience, we found, was positively correlated with feeling more knowledgeable, more skilled, and confident for supporting psychological well-being in post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation.   Lyssa Rome With that in mind, and in order to help prepare SLPs to fill that role as you just were describing, you created a counseling education program. Can you tell me a little bit more about that?   Jasvinder Sekhon We designed a counseling education program based on our systematic review of counseling education that speech pathologists currently receive and the stepped model for psychological care after stroke. Our program consisted of seven hours of self-paced learning and it was an online module and a workshop which was three hours, where clinicians practiced their counseling skills with peers. Topics included speech pathologists' role and responsibilities for supporting psychological well-being in post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation within that multidisciplinary team model and within the stepped model for psychological care. We included counseling theory and foundations of counseling skills, and how to apply these to speech pathology practice and specifically to the issues that we were describing common to post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation.   We trialed our counseling education program with 49 practicing speech pathologists in Australia. We measured these outcomes before and after the training program, and also after five weeks of completing the training to see if the effects were maintained. Thankfully, the results of the trial were positive and we did find significant and large effects of the program on speech pathologists' self-efficacy and self-rated competency for counseling in post-stroke aphasia. Also, these effects were maintained at five weeks follow-up for both of the outcomes.   Lyssa Rome That's so exciting. So for those of us who didn't get to participate in your research and who would like to get started now, or would like to brush up on our counseling skills, or deepen our counseling skills, what resources can I and other speech-language pathologists access to help them feel more confident in this area.   Jasvinder Sekhon If you have access to stroke mental health professionals, for example, psychologists or social workers, have a chat with them and organize some training in those level one interventions that were described. Maybe discuss sourcing counseling education from external providers, or your team. Interventions that you could look at sourcing for these inservices could include problem-solving and solution-focused approaches, motivational interviewing, counseling training, foundation counseling skills, for example, behavioral activation, and person-centered counseling. Family sensitive and family therapeutic approaches are also vital and support speech pathologists to provide that level one intervention.   There may be short courses for supporting mental health after stroke available via your National Stroke Association or via ASHA. The new special interest group that you mentioned would also be a fabulous resource for that peer support and professional development. For example, Speech Pathology Australia has teamed up with a local national mental health organization, called Lifeline Australia, to run counseling courses for speech pathologists.   As we have preliminary evidence that our online counseling education program was feasible and effective for improving speech pathologists' confidence for counseling to support psychological well-being in post-stroke aphasia, we are seeking further funding to make this program into a short professional development course for SLPs, and hopefully it will be widely available for anyone who would like to take on this further education.   Lyssa Rome I look forward to that. So when speech-language pathologists are better prepared to address the psychological well-being for our clients who have aphasia, how will our practice look different?   Jasvinder Sekhon It's a great question and a big question. I think ideally, speech pathologists will feel prepared and confident in their role and feel prepared and knowledgeable in their scope of practice in counseling. I think practice guidelines for counseling will be clearer, and clearer in defining scope and boundaries, skills required, and processes for that interdisciplinary practice when addressing the psychological wellbeing of people with aphasia and their families after stroke. Speech pathologists will be able to conduct appropriate screening for social and psychological issues and to know when and how and who to refer to as required.   I think speech pathologists who are appropriately trained will also be able to use a range of counseling skills to support the client to learn communication strategies for participating in conversations relating to all aspects of their lives, as well as strategies for supporting social and psychological well-being. These include strategies for maintaining social networks, building new networks with support from peers, and strategies for coping, adjusting, self-care strategies, and also living well with aphasia. Speech pathologists will also know how to support their own mental health and that of the stroke team members. We also will be able to measure competence for counseling in clinical training and professional practice. This is an area still in its infancy.   I think finally, most importantly, the psychological well-being of people with aphasia and their families will be effectively and efficiently supported from the start of their stroke rehabilitation journey. And risk for mood disorders will be minimized or prevented and positive outcomes enhanced for all domains of health and well-being.   Lyssa Rome I look forward to that day. Jas Sekhon, thank you so much for being our guest on this podcast.   Jasvinder Sekhon It has been my pleasure, Lyssa. Thank you again to Aphasia Access for this opportunity. If anyone has any further questions or comments or would like to find out where things are with our counseling education program, please don't hesitate to contact me via the email, which will be available with this podcast, or through La Trobe University. Thank you again.   Lyssa Rome Great. We'll have that information in the show notes for today's episode. For more information on Aphasia Access and to access our growing library of materials, go to www.aphasiaaccess.org. For a more user-friendly experience, members can sign up for the Aphasia Access Academy, which is free and provides resources searchable by topic or author. If you have an idea for a future podcast series topic, email us at info@ aphasiaaccess.org. Thanks again for your ongoing support of Aphasia Access.     References and Resources Jasvinder Sekhon on Twitter: @holistic_commn Email: J.Sekhon@latrobe.edu.au   Australian Aphasia Association https://aphasia.org.au/   Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation, La Trobe University https://www.latrobe.edu.au/research/centres/health/aphasia   Lifeline (Australia) https://www.lifeline.org.au/   Psychological Care After Stroke (NHS) https://www.nice.org.uk/media/default/sharedlearning/531_strokepsychologicalsupportfinal.pdf   Speech Pathology Australia https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/     Baker, C., Worrall, L., Rose, M., Hudson, K., Ryan, B., & O'Byrne, L. (2018). A systematic review of rehabilitation interventions to prevent and treat depression in post-stroke aphasia. Disability and Rehabilitation, 40(16), 1870–1892. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2017.1315181   Baker, C., Worrall, L., Rose, M., & Ryan, B. (2021). 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How do you feel about AAC devices?    If you think everything surrounding AAC is a little scary, you're not alone! Many SLPs feel this way, but it doesn't have to be scary! AAC devices can benefit our students in so many ways, you just have to understand it and be patient.    In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I sat down with Kate Thomson to dive into the topic of AAC and what you need to know about using these devices to help your students reach their speech goals.    Kate is a go-getter who established the first SpeechEase clinic in Townsville two days a week while still working full-time in her government job. She saw a huge need for speech therapy services in Mackay when the NDIS started and began providing services there on the weekends until there was enough demand to open a second clinic. Kate is also Branch Chair for the Queensland Branch of Speech Pathology Australia and regularly provides supervision and mentorship to early career and senior Speech Pathologists.    As a speechie, Kate loved helping unlock a clients' communication abilities using augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) so they could show the world who they are and what they know.   Make sure to tune in to learn more about the magic of AAC devices, how to use them, and how to help your students flourish with them.    Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/121   Resources Mentioned:  Check out the SpeechEase website: https://www.speechease.net.au/ Follow Kate on Instagram: ​​​​https://www.instagram.com/speechease/ Where We Can Connect:  Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007 Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefun Follow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/ Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/