SP 2030 Report

Introduction

Speech Pathology 2030 – making futures happen is a landmark project commissioned, on behalf of the speech pathology profession, by Speech Pathology Australia, the peak professional body for speech pathologists in Australia. This pioneering project engaged the profession, clients and other professionals to: • develop a vision for the future of speech pathology in Australia; • identify the priorities, opportunities and challenges the profession, clients and other professionals see as important; • explore drivers of change likely to influence the profession, directly and indirectly; • reflect the importance of being alert and responsive to emergent change; and • outline a clear role for Speech Pathology Australia in leading the profession into the future. The unique method utilised for the project was shaped by the principles of futures thinking, including: • recognising the importance of acting in the present , rather than waiting for the future; and • appreciating that the process matters and is the beginning of change. Each of the stages of the project built on the one before, allowing the findings from every stage and the perspectives of each contributor to be brought together to shape the vision for the future presented in this document. The engagement and enthusiasm of clients, our professional colleagues and speech pathologists from across the country was tremendous. Over 1000 speech pathologists (both SPA members and non-members) contributed to one or more of the project stages. • exploring a wide range of different possibilities; • embracing diverse perspectives; • encouraging and enabling participation;

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Speech Pathology 2030 - making futures happen

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