Speak Out August 2016

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In Appreciation of Daphne Cleave

Queensland

My name is Tessa Ronan and I’m a speech pathologist currently working as a clinical educator at the University of Queensland. It was with enthusiasm that I sat down to write this article about Daphne Cleaves, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing both professionally and personally for many years.

I first came to work with Daphne after a momentous relocation from Northern Territory to Queensland, where I joined Queensland Health and re- aligned my wobbly speech pathology feet under her guidance and encouragement. During this time, Daphne’s caring, diligent and ethical approach to managing her caseload left an indelible mark and set a high benchmark to which I still aspire. Her specialist generalist skills are extensive and have been developed through many years of rural practice and driven by her need to continually improve her knowledge and skills. Daphne has mentored many students and speech pathologists and during this process and is always generous with her time and knowledge. In my work as a clinical educator,

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Daphne’s mentoring continues in an unofficial and indirect capacity as I recount the occasional Daphne-ism to my students, her words of wisdom that have stayed with me.

Throughout the time I have known her, Daphne has remained a strong advocate for our profession in the workplace and within the community and continues to ‘keep the fire burning’ for speech pathology. Thank you Daphne. Tessa Ronan Speech Pathologist

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