RAP Speech Pathology Australia

Action

Deliverable Responsibility

Timeline

Our Voice Represents the key areas of advocacy that are to be championed by the Association

Oct 2019

Promote the value of speech pathology as a component to optimise health, educational and social outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Articulate clearly the Association’s support of the need to close the gap in health and educational inequalities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

1. Develop and implement a communication strategy to demonstrate the value of speech pathology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Manager, Marketing & Comms

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Apr 2020

1. Raise member awareness of the distinction between the Close the Gap awareness campaign and government Closing the Gap initiatives 2. Encourage member participation in Close the Gap activities

Apr 2020

Apr 2020

3. Report on member participation in Close the Gap activities

Apr 2020

4. Provide input to relevant government Closing the Gap initiatives and policy development through responses to calls for input.

Our Philosophy Outlines the Association’s desire for the services of the profession to be driven by the needs of clients, families, communities and the wider society.

Apr 2020

Ensure strategic direction and advocacy is informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives

1. Explore dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Board position 2. Identify and implement sustainable strategies for obtaining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives 3. Develop a policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation on SPA committees.

CEO, Convenor RWG

Apr 2020

CEO, Convenor RWG

Apr 2020

CEO, Convenor RWG

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