ACQ Vol 11 No 1 2009

MULTICULTURALISM AND DYSPHAGIA

9 Multi-Cultural Interest Group The Multi-Cultural Interest Group in NSW is a special interest group for clinicians working with CALD clients. The group has regular meetings as well as seminars on particular topics. Joining an interest group is an excellent way to build professional networks and learn from others’ experiences. Contact Candy Leung, (02) 9310 6357, or email candy.leung@dadhc.nsw.gov.au 10 Your team, mentors and other clinicians As a new graduate you are unlikely to be working alone. Benefit from the experience of others and discuss issues with your team. If you are working in a sole position, mentoring through Speech Pathology Australia is an excellent idea. Don’t forget – the clinicians you graduated with will also be facing challenges. Why not pool ideas and resources?

linguistically diverse populations. Language, Speech and Hearing Services in Schools , 34 (January), 44–55. n Moore-Brown, B., Huerta, M., Uranga-Hernandez, Y., & Pena, E. (2006). Using Dynamic assessment to evaluate children with suspected learning disabilities. Intervention in School and Clinic , 41 (4), 209–217. 8 Speech Pathology Australia position paper The position paper is entitled Working in a Multilingual and Diverse Society (2001). This position paper can be accessed from www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au. While the resources and contacts in this position paper are currently being updated, it is a great resource that helps clinicians to develop best practice guidelines and meet the needs of this client group.

National Online Speech Pathology Australia Search

Use the National Online Speech Pathology Australia Search when searching for Speech Pathologists

Search For A Speech Pathologist National Online Speech Pathology Australia Search Don’t forget to use and refer your clients to the National Online Speech Pathology Australia Search which is currently available on the Speech Pathology Australia website. On the homepage you will find a button on the bottom right hand corner titled ‘Find a Speech Pathologist’. Click this button to be linked to the Database. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

The National Online Speech Pathology Australia Search holds information on all our members, both private and public speech pathologists, Australia wide. If you are looking for a speech pathologists in your local area, it is as simple as entering your Postcode, and ticking the ‘Search surrounding suburbs’ box. Speech Pathology Australia members are encouraged to keep their practice information up-to-date as much as possible either via your online ‘User Profile’ or by contacting National Office. The information you submitted at the time of renewing your membership is entered into the Database. This information will be available online unless you have indicated ‘I do not want these details used for public referrals, private practice directory listings or online searches’ Remember this referral information is both a service to the public and a benefit to the marketing of your own practice/ services.

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