Supporting early childhood teachers with classroom-based shared book reading - S03 E42
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn speaks with Tessa Weadman, paediatric speech pathologist and PhD candidate at La Trobe University. Tessa chats about the clinical applications of her research study looking at the classroom-based shared book reading strategies used by early childhood teachers, and how these can be developed to better support the oral language and emergent literacy skills of preschoolers. If you would like further information, please contact Tessa on: t.weadman@latrobe.edu.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, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
10 Nov 202115min
Speech pathology in adult tracheostomy management - S03 E41
In this week’s episode, Indu Jacob, member of the WA Professional Education committee, chats to Rachelle Robinson, Senior Speech Pathologist in Head and Neck Oncology at the Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. Rachelle explores the role of a speech pathologist in adult tracheostomy management. Refer to Speech Pathology Australia’s Learning Hub for details of Rachelle’s upcoming Live Online event. 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, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
3 Nov 202125min
Translating documents into Easy English - S03 E40
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats to Cathy Basterfield, speech pathologist and founder of Access Easy English. Cathy explores how speech pathologists can consider Easy English in written documentation provided to clients, families and consumers. Cathy’s website is: www.accesseasyenglish.com.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.
27 Okt 202146min
SAY: Australia – The Stuttering Association For The Young - S03 E39
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Simone Arnott speaks with Rich Stephens, speech-language therapist and President of SAY: Australia. In recognition of International Stuttering Awareness Day on the 22nd October, Rich explores how SAY: Australia uses creative expression to support the personal growth of young Australian’s who stutter. Rich can be contacted on the following email address: rich@sayaustralia.org.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.
20 Okt 202119min
Planning Your CPD – optimising professional learning - S03 E38
In this week’s episode, Davina Lo, from the Early Career Reference Group, chats to SPA’s Cori Williams about the “Planning Your CPD” resource. 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.
13 Okt 202115min
Quality Care in Aged Care - S03 E37
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor for Aged Care, Kym Torresi, chats with Dr. Melanie Wroth, geriatrician and Chief Clinical Advisor at the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Melanie speaks about the speech pathology role in ensuring quality care for residents of aged care, including the responsibilities of speech pathologists within the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS). 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.
6 Okt 202130min
Working with multilingual children - S03 E36
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Anneke Flinn chats to Dr Sarah Verdon, Discipline Lead and Senior Lecturer in Speech and Language Pathology at Charles Sturt University. Sarah explores the current best practice when working with children who are multilingual, and also touches on the current Australia-wide Speech Pathology shortage. Please email Anneke for the reference list detailed in this episode: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.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.
29 Sep 202129min
Supporting the mental health needs of people with aphasia - S03 E35
In this week’s episode, Leah Paice, from the Vic Branch Professional Education committee, chats with Dr. Caroline Baker, postdoctoral research fellow 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. To request the reference list mentioned in this episode please use the following email address: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.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.
22 Sep 202129min
