SLPs Overseas

In May 2024 I had a chat with Jaime, a Kiwi SLP working in Melbourne, Australia.  You may know Melbourne as the hometown of pop icon Kylie Minogue. But did you also know that Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia, playing host to events such as the Australian Open, the Grand Prix and the AFL grand final? Grab your passport, pack your bags and get ready to come on an audio adventure to dis...

In January 2024 I had a chat with Liz, a Lebanese SLP working in Dubai.  You may know Dubai as the home of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. But did you also know that Dubai sometimes experiences fake rain? Grab your passport, pack your bags and get ready to come on an audio adventure to discover what life is like as an SLP in the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪. 👍 Make sure you like, subsc...

Speech-language pathologists are specialists in communication and passionate about people. Many of us love to explore the world beyond our doorstep by travelling, learning other languages, trying different cuisines, and connecting with communities outside of where we come from. As you’ll hear in this podcast, quite a few of us have moved across the world to live and work as SLPs Overseas…myself in...

In this episode, the tables have turned. I’ve invited Lucy to come along and catch up with… me! You’ll hear about taking big risks and opportunities that, as it turns out, felt like they were always meant to happen, and re-evaluating my career and making changes to build my ideal life. For listeners outside of Australia, HECS is the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (government student loan deb...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Bec. You’ll hear about how a love of all things voice brought her to the field of speech-language pathology and how life experience and a challenging clinical placement led her to find her career passion in the areas of autism and clinical education. Content warning: this episode talks about mental health, anxiety and depression. It also talks about the experi...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Kate and Lucy. You’ll hear about the importance of having good SLP supervisors, taking on rotational roles and discovering areas of practice and practice settings they enjoyed that they didn’t expect, undertaking further study, and looking beyond clinical work to SLP-adjacent health management roles. For listeners outside of Australia, the NDIS is the National...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Nicole. You’ll hear about her career pathways before switching into speech-language pathology in her 30s, finding her passion in the area of orofacial myofunctional disorders, and reaching out to mentors within the profession to further her learning. For listeners outside of Australia, the NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Australian government...

In this episode, I'm catching up with Nev. You’ll hear about how she started and grew her business over the last decade, including the key moment where she had to decide whether to go big or go home, the importance of partnering with families, and continuing to learn and adapt as the profession gains new knowledge. For listeners outside of Australia, the NDIS is the National Disability Insuran...

In this episode, I'm catching up with Eloise. You’ll hear some great tips for new graduate SLPs applying for jobs, the emotional toll of work as an SLP, and finding peace, purpose and transferable skills from speech pathology to a new career. For listeners outside of Australia, the NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Australian government funding for people with a disability) and...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Beth in Colorado, USA. You’ll hear about what brought her to study speech-language pathology in Australia, the process she underwent to transfer her Australian masters back to the U.S., her jobs in home health, schools, hospitals and private clinics, and you’ll hear about Beth’s latest role… mother to gorgeous Avi. Enjoy the episode! **Note: this episode discu...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Jane. You’ll hear about her early career working in regional communities, the two years she spent working as an SLP in the UK, how she made the transition from pediatrics to adults, and she’ll share about her most recent career move: becoming a business owner. For listeners outside of Australia, the NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Australian...

In this episode, I’m catching up with Zoe. You’ll hear about how a love of languages brought her to study speech-language pathology, the joys and challenges of a graduate job in the country, moving into part-time SLP work while studying another masters, and transitioning from speech-language pathology to international development. For listeners outside of Australia, HECS is the Higher Education Co...

The SLP Cohort Catch Up reconnects with one masters degree cohort to explore the myriad of pathways stemming from this course, 10+ years post-graduation. In this season preview, you'll get a sneak peek into the podcast's episodes. You'll hear about the power of embracing discomfort and vulnerability, the opportunities that can arise when we are open to exploring them and embracing chan...