Speak Up

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 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.  If this episode has brought up any concerns for you please consider reaching out to one of the below resources for support: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 Hear2Talk- a free service for NSW workers 1300 428 255 Australian government list of mental health contacts Australian Psychological Society- find a psychologist Resources:  Jen’s earlier podcast: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/transitioning-into-the-workforce-supporting-new-graduates-s05-e06?si=9e986af2a5844593b1f89d5152f9d48a&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Acacia EAP: https://www.eapcounselling.com.au/ SPA member resources:  Private practice essentials: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx?hkey=c15d4d21-9327-478b-92fa-2ec4300060a5   Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

13 Dec 202355min

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 Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH): https://auspath.org.au/ AusPATH Standards of Care: https://auspath.org.au/standards-of-care/ The Walkern Katatdjin (Rainbow Knowledge) project from Telethon Kids – this project aims to understand and promote the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ young people: https://www.telethonkids.org.au/projects/walkern-katatdjin-rainbow-knowledge/ Shakara Liddelow-Hunt (they/she) and the community advisory team behind the Walkern Katatdjin project – during the podcast Dr Quinn referenced discussion from this research team’s recent presentation at the 2023 AusPATH conference regarding how trans and gender diverse First Nations individuals often feel they need to leave one aspect of their identity ‘at the door’ when accessing health services: https://www.telethonkids.org.au/contact-us/our-people/l/shakara-liddelow-hunt/ LaTrobe University Short Course – Speech pathology with trans and gender diverse people: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/short-courses/speech-pathology-with-trans-and-gender-diverse-people Dr David Azul profile and publications: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/dazul and https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XPZaESEAAAAJ&hl=en Dr Sterling Quinn profile and publications: https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/qquinn/publications and https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=D21TX2AAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate Transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search Select the podcast of your choice Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre Search for If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

6 Dec 20231h 2min

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 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. Resources: SPA’s Anti-Racism Position Statement: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=54 SPA’s response to racism statement: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/Reconciliation/Response-to-Racism.aspx?hkey=86b98d65-f0da-4b15-95ac-ba7a369c4a5a Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

29 Nov 202324min

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/events/ Email: contact@kwsa.org.au Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. We 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 connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.

22 Nov 202329min

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 support https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Career-and-work/Students/Early-career.aspx?hkey=ebaa87f9-b2c9-4e9c-9e79-be9e54791114 Supervision https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Supervision/About-Supervision.aspx?hkey=fe0e4ee6-7d3c-4961-9b9e-415afeda5e6e Mentoring https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Mentoring/Mentoring-program.aspx?hkey=52c76c0b-3148-433f-ab67-5fce17285109 Professional standards for speech pathologists in Australia https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Public/About-Us/Ethics-and-standards/Professional-standards/Professional-Standards.aspx?hkey=75c8df94-f759-4785-a1e0-44d1c6f8c0d8 Position Statement: Professional support, supervision and mentoring https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=100 Position Statement: Practice education https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=91 Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

15 Nov 202342min

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.youtube.com/watch?v=KrCFgGnFk7Q Audio transcripts for this and other Season 5 (2023) episodes are available at no cost on SPA’s Learning Hub. 1. Go to: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Events/On-Demand-Learning.aspx?hkey=940859e8-0efc-4ba2-83be-11f49e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre If you would like a free transcript from a previous season, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

8 Nov 202327min

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, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. We 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 connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Resources: International DLD research conference: https://thedldproject.com/international-dld-research-conference/ The DLD project: https://thedldproject.com/ DLD on the Communication Hub: https://communicationhub.com.au/Communication_Hub/Resources/Fact_Sheets/Developmental-language-disorder.aspx

1 Nov 202336min

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 intervention for multilingual children. 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, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. Resources: Register for National Tour: Working effectively with Australian multilingual children: Adelaide: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speechpathologyaust/3326-national-tour-working-effectively-with-australian-multilingual-children-adelaide-nov-2023 Darwin: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/speechpathologyaust/3327-national-tour-working-effectively-with-australian-multilingual-children-darwin-nov-2023 SPA documents on Working in a culturally and linguistically diverse society: Practice Guideline (SPA Member only download): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=119 Position Statement (Public download): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=109

25 Okt 202310min