Speech Language Therapist. Youth Justice, Mental health & Forensic Mental health, N Irish in New Zealand. Married to Ben @bcarswell. Follower of Jesus.
@KimFerrari_SLT@SLTAcen I started watching it already. Just need to finish it and go back over some parts again. Have forwarded to a colleague too. Thanks so much!
Thank you to Lord Touhig for raising the problems facing children struggling with talking and understanding words who have mental health challenges in the @UKHouseofLords today.
"Ora, mate, Hei au koe noho ai." Words sung in Parliament as we remember & respect the legacy of @efesocollins who suddenly passed away earlier today. A good friend, family man & man of faith. He served well & will be sorely missed. In life, in death - with Jesus.
NI Assembly hearing some hard facts on speech language and communication needs today. Thanks to @BeattieDoug@uuponline for bringing today’s motion and shining a light on the need for training, screening and resource for SLCN and SLT.
✅MOTION PASSED
A motion from UUP Leader Doug Beattie MC MLA on speech and language therapy within the justice system in order to improve mental health and communication within prisons and reduce re-offending has been passed in the Assembly today.
@RCSLT#makeNIwork
While laying his motion, UUP Leader and Justice Spokesperson @BeattieDoug highlighted the need for cross-departmental resourcing and support for speech and language therapy within the justice system.
#makeNIwork
Last night's Sydney NYE fireworks were nothing short of magical, setting the stage for the start of a new era! ✨ Here's to shaking off the old and embracing the new... 2024, are you ready for it? 🤩#SydNYE
📸:IG/ Danieltran_ X Sydney #feelnewsydney
In this week’s episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor Justice, Mary Woodward, has a conversation with Sarah Maybury, Marcella Lau, Dr Emma Shimke and Melissa Saliba where they discuss the supports provided in youth justice systems around Australia.🎙
https://t.co/g3VVdZ3Ce7
#youthjustice
“around 80 per cent of people in mental health services live with some form of language impairment - and around 30 per cent also have difficulties with their swallow - SLT has vast potential in helping to support this population”
@KimFerrari_SLT 🙏
https://t.co/V48AxD1ocT