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...
Apr 24, 2024•28 min
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 ar...
Apr 17, 2024•29 min
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 ...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min
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...
Apr 03, 2024•25 min
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, prese...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min
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 ...
Mar 20, 2024•34 min
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 fut...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min
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 a...
Mar 06, 2024•51 min
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...
Feb 28, 2024•59 min
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...
Feb 21, 2024•27 min
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 Ab...
Feb 14, 2024•34 min
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 ...
Feb 07, 2024•53 min
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 wat...
Dec 13, 2023•55 min
In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr David Azul (they/them) and Dr Sterling Quinn (he/they). They discuss ways that 'minority stress’ can be experienced by trans and gender diverse individuals, and how speech pathologists and institutions can support the inclusion and wellbeing of service users, colleagues, research participants, and others. Resources: World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH): https://www.wpath.org/ WPATH Standards of Care: https://www.wpath.org/soc8 Aus...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This week SPA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee discuss cultural safety in practice. The panel guests are Tara Lewis, an Iman woman, Eddie Ong, an Torres Strait Islander man, Shari Fuller, a Jirrbul woman, Tania Harris a Bundjalung woman, Jessica Russ-Smith a Wiradyuri Wambuul woman and Rachel Doolan a Wiradjuri woman. The panel speak about cultural safety, why this is imperative, and some reflections on how to imbed cultural safety in everyday work. We acknowledge the T...
Nov 29, 2023•25 min
This week Libby Brownlie from Key Word Sign Australia (Scope) discusses the advantages of integrating Key Word Sign into your practice. Libby speaks about how KWS can be an excellent addition for a multimodal communicator, and dispels myths around KWS as an AAC option. Resources: Website: https://kwsa.org.au/ KWS resources: https://kwsa.org.au/resources/ and https://kwsa.org.au/shop/ Training: information on workshops: https://kwsa.org.au/training/ and workshops available: https://kwsa.org.au/ev...
Nov 22, 2023•30 min
In this week’s episode, Speak Up Podcast Reference (SUPR) Group member, Christie Feerick, speaks with SPA Professional Standards Team members, Dr Simone Arnott and Dr Marie Atherton. They discuss how universities are accredited, how students are prepared to enter the workforce, and how new grads and workplaces can draw on their knowledge, skills, and attributes. Resources: Accreditation https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Become-a-sp/Process.aspx Early career suppo...
Nov 15, 2023•43 min
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor Justice, Mary Woodward, has a conversation with Sarah Maybury from New South Wales Youth Justice, Marcella Lau and Dr. Emma Schimke from the Queensland Youth Justice Southwest Regional Community Services, and Melissa Saliba from Communities and Justice in South Australia. They discuss the supports they provide in youth justice systems around Australia. Resources: Video – Communication: Unlocking the potential of young people in custody https://www.you...
Nov 08, 2023•27 min
In this week’s episode, Shaun Ziegenfusz from the DLD project speaks about DLD in school and the importance of prioritising wellbeing supports, especially in school-aged children and teens. 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...
Nov 01, 2023•36 min
Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 2’s episode on the National Tour: Working with Australian multilingual children. This workshop is being held again in November 2023 in Adelaide and Darwin. Dr Gayle Hemsley and Dr Alison Holm give a preview of topics they will discuss, including current evidence in the areas of culturally responsive, valid, and practical speech and language assessment and intervent...
Oct 25, 2023•11 min
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 continue...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min
In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr Lisa Furlong, Scientific Chair for the SPA National Conference 2024 in Perth, and Dr Emma McLaughlin, SPA Senior Advisor for Evidence-Based Practice and Research. They discuss why speech pathology practitioners and students should present at professional conferences, and how to create successful submissions. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaust...
Oct 11, 2023•22 min
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 a...
Oct 04, 2023•49 min
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 ...
Sep 27, 2023•41 min
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 contin...
Sep 20, 2023•25 min
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 gr...
Sep 13, 2023•19 min
In this week’s episode, Ethics Advisors Kelly Williams and Nadia Marussinszky discuss our Ethics Board and how complaints are managed. Next, we hear from the Board’s community representatives, Donna Dancer, Dr Grant Meredith, Suzanne Burow, and Jen Morris. They reflect on consumer rights, the valuable insight that their diverse professional and lived experience brings to Investigation Panels, and how to navigate tricky ethical situations. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) epis...
Sep 06, 2023•36 min
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&a...
Aug 30, 2023•21 min
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 conn...
Aug 23, 2023•32 min
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Mary Woodward, Senior Advisor Justice, chats with Sarah Cocco, Sally Clarey, and Máire MacCana about working as an intermediary in the justice system. They discuss the role of intermediaries, working arrangements and programs in different states and territories, and the positive impact that intermediaries can have. 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%2Flearningh...
Aug 09, 2023•42 min
