Speech Pathology in an integrated ENT “First Point of Contact” model - S03 E32

In this week’s episode, SPA's Anneke Flinn chats to Emeritus Professor Karen Stagnitti, from Deakin University, about the importance of pretend play for language development. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

21 Apr 202126min

In this week’s episode, Anneke Flinn chats to Marina Hennes and Felicity Conlan. Marina and Felicity are school-based speech pathologists from Melbourne, and they discuss establishing and sustaining a thriving 'community of practice'. You can contact Marina for more information via her email address: marina.hennes@education.vic.gov.au Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

14 Apr 202115min

In this week’s episode, Dr Samantha Siyambalapitiya, senior lecturer from Griffith University, speaks with Professor Swathi Kiran, Professor in the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences and the Associate Dean for Research at the College for Health and Rehabilitation at Boston University. They discuss Professor Kiran's work in the area of aphasia, bilingual aphasia and brain plasticity. Professor Kiran is a key note speaker at the upcoming 2021 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

7 Apr 20219min

In this week’s episode, Kym Torresi, Speech Pathology Australia’s Senior Advisor for Aged Care, and Nikki Gearon, Speech Pathology Australia’s Adults and Aged Care Project Officer, explore the findings from the recently released Aged Care Royal Commission final report from a speech pathology perspective. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

31 Mar 202130min

In this week’s episode, Tim Kittel, National President of Speech Pathology Australia, chats to Professor Andrew Whitehouse, researcher and leader in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) both nationally and internationally (and a speech pathologist originally), about all things ASD. Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges 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.

24 Mar 202123min

In this week’s episode, Jodie Rawson, South Australia Professional Education committee member, speaks with Professor Brigid McNeill, Speech Pathologist and Deputy Head - School of Teacher Education at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, about Speech Pathologists collaborating with classroom teachers to implement a tiered approach to early literacy development.

17 Mar 202113min

In this week’s episode, Sarah Cunningham, SPA's Victoria and Tasmania Professional Education Coordinator, talks with Rosie Martin, speech pathologist, criminologist, courage facilitator and 2017 Tasmanian Australian of the Year recipient, about improving speech, language, literacy and relationship outcomes for adults in, or at risk of entering, the justice system.

10 Mar 202118min

In this week's episode of Speak Up, Trish Johnson, Manager Ethics and Professional Issues and Nadia Marunssinszky, Ethics Advisor, from Speech Pathology Australia talk about the frequently asked questions received by members regarding ethics.

3 Mar 202111min