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Early Career REFERENCE GROUP

ECRG "kicks off" for 2020

The Association welcomes the 2020 Early Career Reference Group (ECRG), which recently commenced its activities. The ECRG supports the Association in identifying and addressing issues pertinent to new graduates and early career members. This year’s cohort is the largest to date with 15 members and is well-positioned to undertake a variety of projects. ECRG members represent states and territories around Australia, as well as major cities and regional or remote areas, different sectors, and a range of practice areas.

The ECRG has identified four key issues to focus on this year, which include: Ethical practice, work-life balance, working in rural/remote settings, and assertive communication/challenging conversations. Each of these key issues will involve a variety of themes to be explored by working groups within the ECRG. Early career speech pathologists are invited to join the Early Career Online Member Community and share their thoughts on topics related to key issues or where additional resources and support are needed.

The 2020 ECRG members are: • Sheridan Bartlett • Tayla Brown • Josephine Deng

• Nicole Dunn • Alice Forbes • Alana Hutchison • Star Kost • Courtney Lindeman • Danielle McGettigan • Luke Mitchell • Dylan Mraz • Cara Probert • Adriana Psaltis • Grace Schofield • Alyssa Sullivan

Resources for early career speech pathologists

Get social Speech Pathology Australia maintains an online community specific to early career members . This private Facebook group permits those who are newer to the profession to connect with one another and discuss issues that are pertinent to this stage of clinical practice. The community is comprised exclusively of early career members and SPA moderators, and participants openly share questions, thoughts, concerns and successes with peers. It is also a venue for the Association to share information that is specific to early career needs.

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The Association's Speak Up podcast has a range of episodes ideal for early career speech pathologists. Speak Up deals with key issues in speech

career speech pathologists on the Association's early career webpage. Find information about finding a job, core practice documents, pay and conditions, and about the Association's mentoring and supervision program.

pathology practice, as well as research updates and evidence-based practice, all through narratives and conversations with esteemed contributors.

Early career webpage

Nathan Cornish-Raley Professional Support Advisor

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