Speak Up

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 (20...

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 thro...

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, with dates to be confirmed soon. If you have any questions about this please contact the Learning Hub: learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.a...

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 so...

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 t...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

Today’s episode discusses succession planning, Fiona from the Private Practice Advisor team and Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlace PLUS 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. ...

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....

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...

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley speaks with Nicola Dann about principles of adult learning and supervision. They discuss learning stages and styles, how supervisors can adapt their support, supervision at different career stages, and guidance for a supervisor’s own learning. Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning...

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley (he/him) speaks with Cyndal Nelson (they/them), David Azul (they/them), and Kathryn Fordyce (she/they) about members of the LGBTQIA+ community and speech pathology. They discuss the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals to speech pathology, the importance of visibility and inclusion in the workplace and research, and the future of this community i...

In this week’s episode, Amy Fitzpatrick (she/her), SPA’s Senior Advisor-Disability speaks with Dasha Kolesik (she/her), an AuDHD speech pathologist from ‘Say Hooray!’ Amy and Dasha discuss neurodiversity affirming assessment for girls, women and individuals who were assigned female at birth (AFAB). Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters througho...

Today’s episode is the first in a new series, oral histories of SPA Life Members. Today Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister AM, reflects on her time as a speech pathologist, the changes that have occurred and her hopes for future generations of speech pathologists. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to E...

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Laura Caire (she/her)- senior advisor mental health and trauma speaks with Kate Mulheron (she/her), ADHD speech therapist, from Perspectives Speech Therapy about the transition to neurodiversity and trauma informed affirming practice. Laura and Kate discuss Kate's journey towards neurodiversity affirming practice, how this intersects and overlaps with trauma informed...

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley speaks with Prof. Sharynne McLeod and Prof. Julie Marshall about a recent issue of the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. They discuss insight from speech pathologists around the globe on how the profession can contribute to peace and prosperity for people and the plane...

This week SPA’s Amy Fitzpatrick (she/her), Senior Advisor-Disability speaks with psychiatrist Dr Peter Heffernan (he/him) about all things ADHD, and the role of a Speech Pathologist and psychiatrist working in a multiD team supporting an ADHDer, and next steps for the NDIS. Resources: DIVA assessment: https://www.divacenter.eu/DIVA.aspx#:~:text=DIVA%2D5%20asks%20about%20the,DIVA%2D5%2DID). Austral...

In this week’s episode, SPA’s Nathan Cornish-Raley chats with Angela Kinsella from Pearson about the updated CELF-Preschool 3, Australia/New Zealand edition. They discuss assessment of children in their early years, converging evidence, culturally and linguistically responsive practices, and how assessment interacts with a neurodiversity affirming framework. Resources CELF Preschool-3 A&NZ Develop...

Speak Up periodically rebroadcasts previous episodes that were of high interest to listeners. This week we are rebroadcasting Season 3’s episode: Eat Walk Engage – Delirium prevention in acute care. SPA’s Adult and Aged Care Project Officer, Nikki Gearon, speaks with Professor Alison Mudge, clinical lead of the Eat Walk Engage program, and Narelle O’Connor, speech pathologist and Eat Walk Engage p...

SPA’s Ethics Advisors, Kelly and Nadia speak about an upcoming special edition of the JCP SLP which is focusing on practical applications of ethical practice. Kelly then speaks with Alicia Gorman from Younique Therapy, about her research on supported decision-making. If you’d like a transcript of this episode, please email us on: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Resources: Consent re...

This week’s episode features SPA President Tim Kittel, and past SPA Presidents; Gaenor Dixon, Deb Theodoros, Cori Williams, Trish Bradd and Lindy McAllister and their reflections on the way Gail has shaped the Association and her legacy within our profession. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders...

In this week’s episode, we speak with our National President Tim Kittle, about the background to the changes in certification for the 2023 membership renewal. Then, Speak Up Reference Group member Christie Feerick, speaks with our own Rosie Miller about frequently asked questions related to the changes in certification. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, se...

SPA’s Nadia Marussinszky speaks with SPA's Nichola Harris, AGOSCI and SPA’s Ria Ferris, and speech pathology consumer Lisa Emery about the Communication Hub. A new website designed to assist the diverse group of people with communication difficulties, their families and communication partners, and the wider community to understand the importance of communication in everyday life. Speech Pathology...