SP 2030 Report

NEXT STEPS

T he detailed environmental scanning and futures thinking process undertaken for this project has been invaluable. While a process of the scale of Speech Pathology 2030 can be undertaken once in a while, the outcome of the work can continue to be used over an extended period of time. Speech pathologists are encouraged to use this document to plan their services and reflect on how their practices align with the vision and aspirations for the profession. Governments, funding bodies and other professions are also encouraged to use the document to gain a better understanding of the speech pathology profession’s plans for the future and how they may work in collaboration with the profession to achieve common goals. This document will inform the Speech Pathology Australia strategic planning process in 2016, and each subsequent strategic planning cycle until 2030. Through the strategic planning process, Speech Pathology Australia will develop actions to support achievement of the aspirations of Speech Pathology 2030 .

Progress towards the Speech Pathology 2030 vision will be monitored and formal reviews will take place as part of the Speech Pathology Australia strategic planning cycle to review how far we have moved forward, where more work is needed, and how we might need to refine our aspirations to reflect changes in the environment. A final evaluation to assess the profession’s achievements will be conducted in 2030. Speech Pathology 2030 is ambitious but attainable. In many areas, leaders in our profession are showing us the way. With the support, energy and motivation of all speech pathologists and clients and other professionals we work alongside around the country, we can make this vision a reality.

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