

Speak Up
Speak Up: A Speech Pathology Australia Podcast
The Speak Up podcast by Speech Pathology Australia highlights conversations with esteemed contributors in the speech pathology space. We explore key issues in the profession, in a short and easy to listen to format.
Free access to audio transcripts, and where relevant resource / reference lists, for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542.
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4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account)
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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 speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
We advise listeners to assess the currency of the content based on the time of their listening, as it may have become outdated. We may remove any recording, or part of any recording at any time for any reason. Episodes that are five years old or older have been archived. You can request access to an archived episode by contacting: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
A complete list of episodes is available on the SPA Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/login.do
Season 1 has been archived, and season 2 will be as episodes become five years old over the course of 2025.
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this presentation. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in these recordings including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into these recordings. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this presentation or any of these materials.
Free access to audio transcripts, and where relevant resource / reference lists, for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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 speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
We advise listeners to assess the currency of the content based on the time of their listening, as it may have become outdated. We may remove any recording, or part of any recording at any time for any reason. Episodes that are five years old or older have been archived. You can request access to an archived episode by contacting: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
A complete list of episodes is available on the SPA Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/login.do
Season 1 has been archived, and season 2 will be as episodes become five years old over the course of 2025.
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this presentation. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in these recordings including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into these recordings. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this presentation or any of these materials.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jul 31, 2024 • 52min
Disability pride and anti-ableist practice S6E26
In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Emma McLaughlin, from La Trobe Uni. Emma is a speech pathologist with a disability and she speaks about accessibility and making our practise anti-ableist. Before we speak with Emma, Erin West, Senior Policy Officer, gives us an update on the things we may have missed in the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS review as well as the NDIS pricing for the year ahead.
NB. This episode was recorded prior to the Federal Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission on 31 July 2024.
Resources:
People with Disability Australia Language Guide: https://pwd.org.au/resources/language-guide/
NHS Sensory-friendly resource pack: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/B0467_i_Sensory-friendly-resource-pack_.pdf
Ableism 101: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/
Principles of Co-design : https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Codesign-principles.pdf
Disability Pride Month: https://ableaustralia.org.au/disability-pride-month-2024
Disability pride guide to Melbourne: https://news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/disability-pride-guide-to-melbourne/
Hidden disability sunflower program: https://hdsunflower.com/au/
SPA member resources:
Response to the NDIS Review Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Articles/Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report.aspx?name=Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report
Virtual town hall- NDIS regulation: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=410162
Response to the Disability Royal Commission Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/News-and-publications/Articles/November-2023/Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report.aspx?name=Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. 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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jul 24, 2024 • 36min
A behind the scenes look at Maggie Beer’s Big Mission S6E25
In this week’s episode Associate Professor Jade Cartwright and Natalie O’Brien discuss their involvement in the ABC documentary Maggie Beer’s Big Mission with SPA Senior Advisor Aged Care Kym Torresi. Jade, Natalie and Kym discuss the role that speech pathology can play in enriching the eating experiences of individuals living in residential aged care.
Resources:
Watch Maggie Beer’s Big Mission on iView:
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/maggie-beer-s-big-mission
Maggie Beer Foundation: https://maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/maggiebeers-big-mission/
Maggie Beer’s aged care eating mission is feel-good TV- but is it a recipe for real change? The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/maggie-beers-aged-care-eating-mission-is-feel-good-tv-but-is-it-a-recipe-for-real-change-230556
ABC news article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-09/call-to-action-maggie-beer/104043896
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. 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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jul 17, 2024 • 46min
Flexible models of service supports S6E24
In this week’s episode, we speak with Gaenor Dixon, Tania Kelly, and Yadanar Tutt from the Department of Education in Queensland. Gaenor, Tania and Yadanar have been working with schools to establish flexible ways of delivering their services without compromising on quality. We discuss some of the enablers, barriers, and outcomes of these flexible models and the equitable service this promotes.
Resources:
Telepractice toolkit: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3279
SPA member resources:
Speech Pathology in Education Position Statement:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=101
Speech pathology in Education Practice Guideline: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=130
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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jul 10, 2024 • 52min
fACTS: fluency + Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stuttering, and NAIDOC Week reflections S6E23
In this week’s episode we speak start with a few reflections on NAIDOC Week and how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being, and doing add to our profession.
Next, we speak with Dr Alice Hart from Curtin University about an approach for stuttering that includes both fluency and cognitive/behavioural supports. She discusses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and the role that mindfulness and acceptance/values-focus can play in the fluency, communication, and quality of life for people who stutter.
Resources:
ACT Mindfully. (2024). Free resources. https://www.actmindfully.com.au/free-stuff/
Beilby, J., & Yaruss, J. S. (2018). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for stuttering disorders. In B. J. Amster & E. R. Klein (Eds.), More than fluency: The social, emotional, and cognitive dimensions of stuttering (pp. 111-130). Plural Publishing, Inc.
Harris, R. (2019). ACT Made Simple (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Hart, A. K., Breen, L. J., & Beilby, J. M. (2021). Evaluation of an integrated fluency and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention for adolescents and adults who stutter: Participant perspectives. Journal of Fluency Disorders, 69, 105852. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfludis.2021.105852
NAIDOC week resources:
NAIDOC: https://www.naidoc.org.au/
First Nations Classic books series one: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/pack-of-eight-first-nations-classics
First Nations Classic books series two:
https://www.uqp.com.au/books/pack-of-eight-first-nations-classics-series-two
SPA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culturally Responsive Capability Framework: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=884
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. 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.
Free access to transcripts and for a full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jul 3, 2024 • 44min
Rebroadcast Voice Disorders: Exploring Classification and a Telehealth Assessment Model S6E22
From time to time we rebroadcast popular episodes from our past catalogue. This week we bring you an episode from season 4, where Gaylea Fritsch, Vic Branch Professional Education committee member, chats with Chris Payten, Advanced Speech Pathologist at Gold Coast Hospital and PhD candidate at the University of Sydney.
Chris explores his current PhD research in the area of voice disorder classification and implementing a primary telehealth assessment model for voice disorders.
Resources:
NAIDOC Week- https://www.naidoc.org.au/
NAIDOC Week event finder- https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
New resources from Chris:
Payten.C., et al. Evidenced Based Framework for Voice Disorder Classification- https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/1-s2.0-S089219972200039X-mmc1_lrg.jpg
Resources from original broadcast:
Chris’s telehealth study protocol can be accessed here:
Payten CL, Nguyen DD, Novakovic D, O’Neill J, Chacon A, Weir KA, and Madill CJ.
Telehealth voice assessment by speech language pathologists during a global pandemic using principles of a primary contact model: an observational cohort study protocol.
BMJ Open 2022;12:e052518. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052518
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/1/e052518
Payten CL, Chiapello G, Weir KA and Madill CJ.
Frameworks, Terminology and Definitions used for the Classification of Voice Disorders: A Scoping Review. Journal of Voice.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35317970/
For further information, Chris can be contacted on: Christopher.Payten@health.qld.gov.au
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. 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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jun 26, 2024 • 51min
Fostering queer diversity in the speech pathology profession S06 E21
In this week’s episode we speak with Kathryn Fordyce (she/they), Sandy Lin (she/they), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Dr Robert Wells (he/him) who are members of the Queer Speech Collective. They discuss the dimensions of identity, aspects of a professional group identity or “mould” that can be problematic, the importance of a workforce that transcends the mould, and how the profession can foster queer diversity.
Resources:
Diversitas: The Wheel of Power. https://diversitas.co/trending-topics/the-wheel-of-power-new-zealand
Fitzgerald, A. (2020). Professional identity: A concept analysis. Nursing Forum. 2020;1-26. https://doi.org/10.1111/nuf.12450
Podcast episodes:
LGBTQIA+ excellence in speech pathology S05 E22 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/lgbtqia-excellence-in-speech-pathology-s05e22
Communication and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people S05 E45 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/communication-and-wellbeing-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-people-s05e45
Working with trans and gender diverse young people and adults S02 E16 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/working-with-trans-and-gender-diverse-young-people-and-adults-s02-e16
Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19 https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/reflective-supervision-social-emotional-and-relationship-informed-learning-and-support-06-e19
Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. 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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jun 19, 2024 • 40min
Pathological demand avoidance S6E20
In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Theresa Kidd and Dr Miriam Kirby, who are both Clinical Psychologists at The Kidd Clinic. PDA is an Autistic profile that is relatively newly described, Theresa and Miriam speak about how to identify individual with this profile and how to support them in a neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed way.
Resources:
The Kidd Clinic: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/
Socials: https://www.facebook.com/thekiddclinic | IG: @thekiddclinic | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kiddclinic/
Public and Private Professional Learning Opportunities: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/training
PDA society- Identifying & Assessing a PDA profile – Practice Guidance: https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/resources/identifying-assessing-a-pda-profile-practice-guidance/
Collaborative and Proactive Solutions Model: https://livesinthebalance.org/our-solution/
Helping Autistic Teens to Manage their Anxiety book: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/dr-theresa-kidds-book
Spoon Theory Therapy Material: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ScTT2pZWgnz5sWLfHtvwJXBWXpt8TkKN/view?usp=sharing
A Kidd Clinic blog post on PDA identification: https://www.kiddclinic.com.au/blog/a-therapists-cheat-sheet-for-identiying-the-child-pdaer
Upcoming Online Workshop - Supporting Autistic Women in Therapy: https://events.humanitix.com/supporting-autistic-women-in-therapy-using-a-neurodiversity-affirming-approach
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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jun 12, 2024 • 56min
Reflective supervision: Social-emotional and relationship informed learning and support S06 E19
In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawn Neenan and Magalí Stolovitsky Colb, adjunct lecturers at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in the United States. They explain reflective supervision, how it compares to traditional supervision, and the benefits of integrating reflective practice into supervision. They also discuss how speech pathologists might use infant mental health principles to inform the work we do as clinicians and/or supervisors, and how to create their own reflective supervision group.
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.
Resources:
National Zero to Three Organization: https://www.zerotothree.org/
The NYC Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center: https://ttacny.org/
The Knowledge Center at Chaddock: https://www.tkcchaddock.org/
Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health: https://www.allianceaimh.org/
Australian Alliance for Infant Mental Health: https://www.aaimh.org.au/
SPA Professional Support Templates – Community of Practice Charter and Agreement (SPA Members Only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/libraryviewer?ResourceID=411
SPA Speak Out; Communities of Practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.cld.bz/Speak-Out-June-2023/48/
Speak Up Podcast S03 E12 – Establishing a thriving community of practice: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/establishing-a-thriving-community-of-practice-s03-e12
Free access to transcripts and for a full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Jun 5, 2024 • 25min
Oral histories: SPA Life Member Deb Theodoros S06 E18
In this week’s episode we speak with SPA life member, and Emeritus Professor Deborah Theodoros AO.
Deb speaks about her reflections of how the field has progressed and changed, as well as the things she is looking forward to.
Resources:
UQ tele-rehabilitation clinic: https://health-clinics.uq.edu.au/services/telerehabilitation
BUSH Kids: https://www.bushkids.org.au/
Machado-Joseph research foundation: https://mjd.org.au/
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.
Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2024) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

May 29, 2024 • 47min
Leadership and wellbeing in the profession S06E17
In this week’s episode, our first ever live recording, from the SPA 2024 Conference in Boorloo, Perth, a panel of contributors speaks about their reflections on leadership, and the importance of wellbeing within this. Arielle Cassian (she/her), Belinda Kenny (she/her), Cyndal Nelson (they/them), and Ishwari Samarakoon (she/her), speak about the opportunities they have engineered and how they have developed themselves as leaders.
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.
Resources:
National Reconciliation Week resources:
Reconciliation Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/
Healing Foundation: https://healingfoundation.org.au/
Truth-telling resources:
2018 Truth-telling symposium report: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/2018-truth-telling-symposium-report/
Recognising community truth-telling. An exploration of local truth-telling in Australia: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/publication/recognising-community-truth-telling/
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