JCPSLP Vol 19 No 1 March 2017

Communication and connection: Valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

From the editor Leigha Dark

Contents

I t is with great pleasure and excitement that I commence my role as editor of the Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology with this issue entitled “Communication and connection: Valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives”. I am delighted to begin my journey with JCPSLP with this important and empowering issue and to have the opportunity to learn from the perspectives of so many different contributors. An important part of this editorial is acknowledging the work of Dr David Trembath as outgoing editor. Over the

1 From the editor

2 From the guest editors – Bronwyn Davidson and Chris Brebner 3 Our journey towards 2030: Building a diverse, culturally responsive Association – Gaenor Dixon 4 What is spoken, and what is heard: Bridging the services gap via culturally safe practice – Robyn Sandri and Judith Gould 9 Clinical insights from research with New Zealand Ma- ori – Karen M Brewer 14 Yarning: Assessing “proppa” ways – Tara Lewis, Anne E. Hill, Chelsea Bond, and Alison Nelson 19 Aboriginal families’ experiences of attending speech-language pathology services – Laura Graham and Nicole Byrne 27 Assessment and treatment of aphasia in Aboriginal Australians: Linguistic considerations and broader implications for cross-cultural practice – Elizabeth Armstrong, Graham McKay, and Deborah Hersch 35 Educators’ and carers’ perceptions of Aboriginal children’s communication and emergent literacy development – Gwendalyn Webb and Cori Williams 40 Development of student clinics in Indigenous contexts: What works? – Anne E. Hill, Alison Nelson, Jodie Copley, Teresa Quinlan, and Rebekah White 46 Ethical conversations: Aspiring to build culturally responsive, collaborative speech-language pathology services – Some ethical reflections for SLPs working with Indigenous Australians – Helen Smith and Felicity Burke 50 Webwords 57: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Rights, reading and moving out of the shadows – Caroline Bowen

past two and a half years David has fulfilled the role of JCPSLP editor with exceptional leadership, sensitivity, and understanding of the needs of the speech pathology profession and the members of Speech Pathology Australia. I would like to thank David for the way in which he has shaped the journal over this time, advocated for change and stayed in tune with topical issues facing the profession. I would also like to extend my appreciation for David’s assistance in ensuring my smooth handover and transition into the role. I wish him all the very best in future endeavours. In the November 2016 issue, David reflected on what he felt the JCPSLP publication offers the speech pathology community: “The JCPSLP is a place where clinicians, researchers, and other members of the community come together to share knowledge, critical and clinical insights, and novel ideas to move our field forward.” While working with the authors and editorial team on preparing this current issue, these words resonated strongly with me. Coming together towards the common goal of sharing knowledge, insights and ideas requires an open and reflexive process of communication. It happens in the spirit of fostering connections, and is achieved only with a genuine commitment to hearing and valuing a range of different perspectives. The perspectives shared in this issue of JCPSLP illuminate experiences, ideas and reflections that challenge and encourage us, as Speech-Language Pathologists, to develop new knowledge, skills and attitudes towards working in culturally safe and responsive ways, in partnership with Australia’s First Peoples. It is hoped that this issue of JCPSLP contributes positively to the conversations happening within and beyond the profession, and promotes the importance of listening to, and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I would like to thank Bronwyn Davidson and Chris Brebner for taking on the roles of Guest Editors for this issue. Bronwyn and Chris have widely collaborated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander speech pathologists, clinicians and academics to collate an issue of depth and insight into Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing. There are seven articles included in this issue, along with “Ethical conversations”, “Webwords”, “Resource review”, and “Around the journals”. All align with the theme of communicating, connecting and valuing different perspectives, in particular the perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I thank all who have contributed their knowledge, experiences and wisdom to this issue and hope that the contents encourages reflection on practice, inspires conversations within and beyond workplaces and advocates for the provision of speech pathology services that support the needs and values of all Australians.

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JCPSLP Volume 19, Number 1 2017

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