Speak Out April 2021

Join in the Speechie Library Talks 2021 Registrations open

In 2020 more than 70 Speechie Library Talks were conducted across the country. This year the Association is once again inviting members to participate in the campaign to help raise awareness about the role of speech pathologists in children’s language and literacy development. The Speechie Library Talks facilitate connection between speech pathologists and their local public or school library in a series of events to be held in November 2021 to coincide with the Association’s Book of the Year celebrations. By connecting speech pathologists with their local public or school library, and their broader community, the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of speech pathologists' role in developing children’s language and literacy, the Association’s Book of the Year Awards, and how library resources can play a part in building language and literacy. The Association will once again collaborate on the campaign with the Australian Library Information Association (ALIA). Parents, carers and those interested in children’s language and literacy development will be invited to attend a talk to find out more about how speech pathologists can help their child’s language and literacy development and the resources available at their local library.

Members will conduct the Speechie Library Talk at their local/nominated library which will include a reading of one of the winning books and will be supported by the Association's Communications and Marketing team with resources to assist with promoting and conducting the library talks. How you can get involved… 1. Register your interest in holding a Speechie Library Talk by clicking on the REGISTER button below. You will be asked to nominate your preferred library/s. 2. Once you are registered the campaign manager will connect you with a suitable library and you can start making plans to hold your talk in November. 3. Register before 1 July 2021 . Please note at this time the campaign is available to CPSP members. Students can hold a talk but must be accompanied by a CPSP member. If you'd like more information about the Speechie Library Talks campaign please contact Publications Manager, Rebecca Faltyn, rfaltyn@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au.

Rebecca Faltyn Publications Manager

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