Speech Pathology Australia

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Welcome to the new SPA website!

We've refreshed the site with simpler navigation, quicker access to popular content, a fresh new look, and an improved Contact Us experience.

Take a look, and let us know what you think!
https://t.co/92UhEQ9yQv

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧
Jess speaks with Dr Natalie Douglas about supporting communication partners caring for people living with dementia, with practical tips for speech pathologists.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://t.co/uolMjDcZfZ

#SpeechPathology #Dementia

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Looking to build confidence in your supervision practice?

Join Michelle Bihary for a two-day, interactive online workshop focused on practical supervision skills, reflective practice, and creating psychologically safe learning environments.

https://t.co/DeniXzPy3a

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧
Jannis Hansa discusses how virtual reality (VR) can support real-world generalisation in voice therapy, including its benefits, limitations and the importance of user-centred design.

🎧 https://t.co/KalgeqEbbC

#SpeechPathology #VoiceTherapy

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Looking to refresh your knowledge and confidence in paediatric stuttering?
Join Dr Kate Bridgman and Dr Shane Erickson's workshop exploring the latest research, assessment and intervention approaches, including the 2025 SPA Stuttering Practice Guideline.
https://t.co/QzFT5xeu3b

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧
For #NAIDOCWeek, Nikita Westbury speaks with Professor Chelsea Watego about transformative change, self-determination, and uplifting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://t.co/VBPrlkfgT3

#SpeechPathology

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Looking to build your skills this July and August?
Upcoming SPA professional education sessions cover AAC, counselling skills and developmental language disorder.
Explore upcoming events and register today.

https://t.co/JgXkiVGTwT

#SpeechPathology

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#SpeakUpPod Rebroadcast: Mental health OT and psychotherapist Michelle Bihary explores the “wear and tear” of working in healthcare, and shares self-care strategies, with reflections from SPA’s past President, Kathryn McKinley.

https://t.co/7Hjo5MlXBf

#SpeechPathology

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Looking to take your use of AI beyond the basics?
Explore Jess Francis’ advanced AI webinar series on integrating AI into speech pathology practice.
Learn practical strategies for documentation, clinical reasoning & therapy development.
Watch on demand at https://t.co/AwX09ppaxC

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧

For Pride Month, Jess speaks with Majella Jones about improving student confidence and education outcomes when working with transgender and gender diverse people.

Listen now: ttps://bit.ly/4xAvwbT

#SpeakUpPod #PrideMonth #SpeechPathology

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The 2026 SPA Book of the Year Awards shortlist is here!

A huge congratulations to the authors, illustrators, and publishers whose work made the cut this year.

See the full shortlist: https://t.co/Kj2PD07LfQ

#SPABookOfTheYear #EarlyLiteracy #LanguageDevelopment

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New on-demand learning now available in the Learning Hub.

Explore flexible, self-paced courses you can complete in your own time, including AAC Skills Lab, quality improvement, EMST, member webinars, and Leadership Lab.

New modules released monthly.

https://t.co/Hoy5wSnxry

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧

Nerida Kho and Connor Bryant from CEQ discuss supporting the unmet mental health and wellbeing needs of people with complex communication support needs.

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://t.co/QquVtzb146

#SpeechPathology

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Strengthen your DLD toolkit! Join Dr Samuel Calder for a Clinical Bite on assessing and treating morphosyntax in children with DLD. Learn practical, evidence‑based strategies to improve outcomes.

https://t.co/jwjSz2AC9T

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧

Dr Emma Kate Thome discusses how to identify and manage pseudoscientific practices in speech pathology.

Listen now: https://t.co/JGF8E9ujT1

#SpeakUpPod #SpeechPathology

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Missed the Accidental Counsellor course earlier? July registrations now open.

Delivered in partnership with Lifeline Northern Beaches, this training helps you recognise distress, respond with confidence, and know when additional support may be needed.

https://t.co/oF16QbfwoX

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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

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New episode of #SpeakUpPod 🎧

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

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Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week. Learn more about SPA’s commitment to reconciliation and culturally responsive practice: https://t.co/evS4J1nlWL

Or visit the NRW website: https://t.co/WHvYNZ8PuJ

#NRW2026 #NationalReconciliationWeek #AllIn #SpeechPathology

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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