RAP Speech Pathology Australia

Action

Deliverable Responsibility

Timeline

Apr 2020

Promote development of culturally safe and responsive approaches to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and communities

1. Identify and share stories of culturally safe practice

Convenor RWG, Manager, Marketing & Comms Convenor RWG, Manager, Professional Education

Apr 2020

2. Identify existing training opportunities and resources relevant to cultural safety, including online resources, and disseminate information to members.

Manager, Professional Standards Manager, Ethics and Professional Issues Convenor RWG, editors International Journal; of Speech Language Pathology Convenor RWG Senior Advisor EBP & Research, Manager, Marketing & Comms Senior Advisor, EBP & Research

Apr 2020

Embed requirement for cultural safety in all core SPA documents

1. Include requirements related to cultural safety in CBOS review 2. Include requirements related to cultural safety in review of Code of Ethics.

Apr 2020

Dec 2019

1. Develop guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research published in SPA publications

Ensure that services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families, carers and communities are informed by culturally responsive research

Apr 2020

2. Implement guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research presented at the SPA National Conference 3. Disseminate information on characteristics of culturally safe and responsive research to SPA members

Jan 2020

Jan 2020

4. Provide a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research grant, with clear requirements to ensure cultural safety.

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Promote the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members

1. Publish strengths-based profiles highlighting the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members in Association publications (eg SpeakOut ).

Apr 2020

Manager, Marketing & Comms

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