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From the President

COVID-19 resources for speech pathologists

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Clinical standards through telepractice

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Innovation awards

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee

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Early Career Reference Group

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Professional Education: New Learning Hub

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National Conference

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In practice: Professional practice news

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Branch News

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community.

Cover pic: Find out about the Association's new online learning platform on p24.

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