2018 Speech Pathology Resource Guide

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Already in, or planning to go into private practice?

A PRIORITY FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGY AUSTRALIA IS TO SUPPORT AND ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. VISIT THE RESOURCES FOR SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS SECTION OF THE SPA WEBSITE TO GATHER THE TOOLS YOU NEED.

court witness, cloud-based storage and privacy. • Speech pathology practice e.g. Assessment tools, Conflict of interest, First aid, Report writing, Social media, Working with allied health assistants and Work experience students. NDIS Information and resources to help members prepare for and work with the NDIS. SUPPORT SPA members can also speak with: • SPA’s NDIS / Practice and Clinical Support Advisor with any questions relating to professional practice issues or working with the NDIS. • SPA’s Senior Advisor, Ethics and Professional Issues for support around decision making where ethical principles are involved. • WorkPlace Plus: this external organisation has been contracted by SPA to provide initial free advice about employment and HR issues as well as industrial and award advice. Additional services such as writing a contract are available on request for a fee www.workplaceplus.com.au • Facebook member communities: these are closed forums only for members. Groups included: Private Practice, Disability and Early career member communities.

PRACTICE ESSENTIALS Information about how to set up and run a practice. This includes: • A Guide to Setting up a Private Practice • Policy and Procedure Manual (and templates) for your practice • Privacy Guide (and templates) FUNDED PROGRAMS Find out about programs that can assist in funding speech pathology services including information about: • Medicare • Private Health Funds • Department of Veterans’ Affairs • Carers Allowance PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES This webpage provides members with a large array of documents that provide responses to frequently asked questions as well as links to material about specific areas of clinical practice. Find information about: • Private sector resources e.g. Advertising, GST, Working in Schools, PI Insurance, Invoicing, Small business resources, Code of conduct etc. • Employment e.g. Contracts, Awards, Productivity, Employee vs Contractor • Clinical Records • Legal Resources e.g. Mandatory reporting, What to do if you receive a subpoena, Compliance with parenting orders, Appearing as a

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Resources for SPs

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