SP 2030 Report

Preamble

For the note of the reader: the vision, and aspirations, presented in this report were created by the profession for the profession and as such the “voice” used throughout the report is a collective one (i.e. use of the pronouns our and we to represent the whole profession). For example: As a profession, we aspire to create futures for speech pathologists, speech pathology and all of the people we work alongside every day. Before commending you to read Speech Pathology 2030 – making futures happen , it is important to highlight the solid and resolute foundation speech pathology is built upon; our purpose. As speech pathologists our work supports each and every person to:

Speech Pathology 2030 - making futures happen ( Speech Pathology 2030 ) is a landmark project commissioned by Speech Pathology Australia (SPA), the peak professional body for speech pathologists in Australia, on behalf of the speech pathology profession. Between December 2015 and May 2016, the Speech Pathology 2030 project brought together over 1000 speech pathologists (both SPA members and non- members), other professionals and a number of clients, to create a shared vision for the future of speech pathology in Australia. This report, Speech Pathology 2030 - making futures happen , is the culmination of the project. • presents the Australian speech pathology profession’s shared vision and aspirations for the future of speech pathology in Australia; • features comments made by clients which support the shared vision and aspirations; • showcases a few of the many individuals, services and organisations that are leading the way to the future for the speech pathology profession in Australia; • highlights how the speech pathology profession in Australia can prepare for the future by understanding current drivers of change and exploring opportunities and changes through the use of scenarios; and • provides a brief overview of the concomitant next steps. The report:

• communicate effectively;

• eat and drink, balancing enjoyment and safety;

• connect and belong;

• exercise their right to self-determination;

• fulfil their day-to-day needs;

• participate in, and contribute to, their community;

• learn to their full potential; and

• expand and achieve their life choices.

Our purpose, as we head towards 2030, does not alter. We steadfastly maintain our commitment to achieving these goals for everyone in our community now and into the future.

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