Help shape Thriving Kids in WA
Western Australian members are encouraged to engage in upcoming Thriving Kids consultations, led by the Department of Communities.
EOIs close Tuesday, 2 June 2026 at 5pm (local time).
Learn more or submit your EOI: https://t.co/VWkEsT4TXk
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
For National Reconciliation Week, Nikita Austin speaks with Bronte Ramm and Olivia Coe Fox about preserving First Nations languages.
Listen now: https://t.co/t5zOs7VGLY
#SpeakUpPod#NationalReconciliationWeek
Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. Learn more about SPAβs commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive practice: https://t.co/evS4J1nlWL
Or visit the NRW website: https://t.co/WHvYNZ8PuJ
#NRW2026#NationalReconciliationWeek#AllIn#SpeechPathology
Do you have the tools and support you need to manage your wellbeing at work?
Join Nicola Dann for the first session in the Working Well series, exploring burnout, compassion fatigue, moral injury and practical wellbeing strategies.
Register here: https://t.co/t85CVTguSb
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
Liz Bell and Dr Rosemary Hodges join guest host Olivia Parkinson to discuss therapeutic blocks, including barriers, enablers, and selecting or designing PROMs to measure progress.
Listen now: https://t.co/hkKnBXrFgC
#SpeakUpPod#SpeechPathology
Need more cultural learning hours before renewing your SPA membership in June?
Four new SPARK resources are now available free for members in the Learning Hub, along with a new facilitator guide.
Search 'SPARK' in the Learning Hub: https://t.co/Hoy5wSnxry
Today is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination. At the SPA 2026 Conference, the Queer Speech Collective will be holding a lunch break meetup on 24 June for LGBTQIA+ speechies, students, allied health assistants and allies. https://t.co/ev4FLLlcmK
#IDAHOBIT
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
Professor Nerina Scarinci discusses relationship-centred practices, ahead of her Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture at the SPA 2026 Conference.
Listen now: https://t.co/iH1F0v4h2H
#SpeakUpPod#SpeechPathology#SPAConference2026
What does effective AAC support look like in the classroom?
Join Amanda Hartmann for Season 3 of the AAC Skills Lab.
Complete the required Learning Hub pre-requisites before attending.
Bundle the full series and receive 20% off.
More details at https://t.co/nCbq6VEKFl
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
For National Palliative Care Week (11β18 May), a panel discusses the role of speech pathologists in end-of-life and palliative care.
Listen now: https://t.co/hkDRoBauJX
#SpeakUpPod#PalliativeCare
What does best practice look like in gender-affirming voice care?
Join Dr Yeptain Leung for a two-part Clinical Bite series on supporting trans and gender diverse clientsβ voice.
Build confidence in culturally safe, evidence-based care.
Learn more at https://t.co/h6259NUzWI.
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
Nikita Austin, Dr Grant Bruno and Dr Samarra Toby explore Indigenous perspectives on autism and the importance of centring Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in practice and research.
Listen now: https://t.co/PIOMi4wZQ2
#SpeechPathology
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
Professor Kirrie Ballard and Dr Jacqui McKechnie discuss flexible thinking when planning adaptable supports, with insights relevant to changing service environments like Thriving Kids.
π§ Listen now: https://t.co/bIQmpvciWR
#SpeechPathology
Deepen your EMST knowledge.
Join Professor Anna Miles & Dr Nicola Clayton for an online session on EMST across dysphagia populations.
Gain practical strategies & insights to support your clinical practice.
Register now!
https://t.co/BWvCR8KFnO
For Earth Day on 22 April, weβre rebroadcasting a #SpeakUpPod episode π§
Dr Abby Foster and Suzanne Mungall discuss how speech pathologists can contribute to climate action, with an opening reflection from Claire Esterman.
π§ Listen to the episode: https://t.co/A3TL2XxVpb
Donβt miss out: SBS Inclusion training is expiring soon.
Access nine online modules (nearly 12 hours of training) designed to build practical diversity skills for workplace and clinical settings.
Available until 30/06/26
Search at https://t.co/Hoy5wSnxry and enrol today.
Renewals open 1 June! Weβve updated the process to make it clearer and easier to navigate. Prepare now so everything runs smoothly when it opens. See whatβs changing and how to get ready π https://t.co/ex0Lm0aynB
Sustainable practice and clinician wellbeing take centre stage at #SPAConf2026
Day 2 speakers:
Dr Samarra Toby on sustainable, community-focused practice
Dr Gemma Turato on workforce wellbeing as a systems challenge
Join us in Yugambeh/Gold Coast
https://t.co/AuUUtSf5Cd
New episode of #SpeakUpPod π§
Dr Josephine Ohenewa Bampoe shares insights from developing a Ghanaian English assessment tool, exploring multilingual assessment, co-design, and culturally responsive practice.
Listen now: https://t.co/d4Xv7lvUEO
#SpeechPathology
Deepen your AAC practice with clients who have complex access needs.
Join Amanda Hartmann for Session 2 of the AAC Skills Lab, exploring access factors, practical tools and strategies.
Complete the required Learning Hub pre-requisites before attending.
https://t.co/3QzWOtck1x