Resource Guide 2017

resource GUIDE 20 17 SPEECH PATHOLOGY

S peech Pathology Australia (the Association) is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia. The Association offers a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program relevant to speech pathologists. This program aims to reflect the diversity of clinical areas and/or employment that speech pathologists work within, and the scope of their practice. This program Professional Development Resources

offers a variety of accessible formats: face-to-face workshops, online events and resources, recordings of events, and social media platforms. In addition, each year the Association conducts a National Conference for the benefit of its members and the speech pathology profession. The event provides delegates with a prime opportunity to update their knowledge and skills, while building networks to enable them to remain leaders in a competitive field. • CPD workshops and live online events • pre-Recorded CPD events • the Association’s annual National Conference • the National Tour • ‘closed’ online member communities supported by the Association. Contact Speech Pathology Australia for more information. Under the menu heading Professional Development you will find information on:

Responsive

Accessible

Fosters continuous

learning

SPA Professional Development Guiding Principles

Evidence- based

Facilitates translation to practice

Reflects SPA’s

standing

Pedagogically sound

Sustainable

Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Professional Development Guiding Principles

www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Professional Development

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