Speak Out August 2019 Digital Edition

Joint conference

Wednesday With the sad news that Professor Marian Brady could not attend the joint conference, she did a wonderful job in providing us with a video presentation of her keynote address, “Communicating as simply as possible: But not too simply”. Then to ensure our delegates were not

Delegates who had entered the monthly competition for the Story Bridge Climb or one of four Brisbane Wheel rides went into the draw which was held at Brisbane City Hall. The lucky winners were, Bridge Climb, Annette Hunt (QLD) and Brisbane Wheel rides, Deborah James (VIC), Annabel Grant (NZ), Robyn Kalkaus (QLD), and Helen Smith (SA), Monday The scene for the Engaging Collaborating Empowering joint conference was set with the Acknowledgement of Country by students from Ipswich State High School, followed by a mihi whakatau (Maori welcome) led by Rukingi Haupapa, NZSTA Kaumatua/elder, the NZSTA Board and NZSTA delegates. This was followed by former SPA President Gaenor Dixon who presented an overview of the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and delivered SPA's apology statement to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and the introduction of Tara Lewis who spoke to the importance of RAP.

left short of a keynote seminar, three of our esteem members, Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Ward together with Dr Clare Burns presented, “Using simulation and telepractice to enhance dysphagia services”, and Professor Linda Worrall presented, “The seven habits of highly effective aphasia therapists”. On behalf of all conference attendees, we thank Liz, Clare and Linda very much for, at such short notice, presenting their work. At the close of the 2019 Joint Conference there was the presentation of the prizes plus the SPA Board, NZSTA Board and CPC members joined together for one last time in a rendition of Something So Strong . Congratulations to Melissa Davis from Western Australia who found the 2020 logo under the lucky seat. Melissa has won a complimentary conference registration for the Darwin conference. Presentation prizes At the close of the conference Clare McCann and Laurelie Wall, Co-Scientific Program Chairs congratulated the winners of the various prizes awarded at the joint conference. Thank you to all the judges and, also the delegates who voted for the People’s Choice Poster via the conference app. This year the CPC included an additional prize to the oral presentation, these were selected to be judged from the highest score given by reviewers. The CPC also made a commendation for the student oral presentation to Madeline Raatz for 'Development of the system architecture for conducting paediatric feeding assessments via telepractice'. Madeline was only half a point behind the joint winners. Best Poster Emily Davis, Sharynne McLeod, Katrina Rohr, Angela Roberts, Nicole McGill, Katherine Miller, Sally Thornton, Nina Ahio. 'Randomised control trial evaluating the effectiveness of advice versus device for children on speech pathology waiting lists.' People’s Choice Poster Paula Hartwig 'Metropolitan region speech-language therapy. A whole school approach to school improvement.' Student Oral Presentation (shared) Kate Cook, Cheryl Messick, Gina Tillard, Ruth Ramsay, Megan McAuliffe 'Development of written reflective practice abilities in speech- language pathology students across three years of their degree program.' Student Oral Presentation (shared) Laura Moroney, Jennifer Helios, Elizabeth Ward, Jane Crombie, Clare Burns, Claire Blake, Anita Pelecanos, Tracy Comans, Lizbeth Kenny, Benjamin Chua, Brett Hughes 'Outcomes of a new speech pathology service for “low risk” patients receiving radiation for HNC: Is it safe and efficient?' Oral Presentation Anne Hill, Elizabeth Ward, Adriana Penman, Emma Caird, Danielle Aldridge, Bronwyn Davidson, Sally Hewat, Joanne Walters, Simone Howells, Alison Purcell, Patricia McCabe, Rachel Davenport, Sue McAllister, Elizabeth Cardell, Stacey Baldac, Robert Heard.

Professor Susan Rvachew presented her keynote address - “Technology can change everything, or not: The case of ebooks for shared reading”, and after lunch continued with her seminar "Assessment and treatment of children with severe speech sound disorders". After a full day it was fabulous to see so many SPA members stay on for the AGM and awards presentation. It

is always a wonderful occasion to recognise and celebrate the inspiring achievements of our colleagues. Read all about the award recipients on page 7. NZSTA members joined their Board for discussion, drinks and light refreshments, followed by a casual dinner. Tuesday

Many had an early start at the Early Career and Student breakfast. Then it was into the plenary hall to hear Professor David Copland present his Elizabeth Usher Memorial Award lecture, “Lost in translation? Challenges and future prospects for a neurobiological approach to aphasia rehabilitation”. David’s session showed how growing

knowledge of the neurobiology of aphasia might inform speech pathology practice in the future, giving us a picture of future possibilities in aphasia rehabilitation. Following a busy morning of

concurrent sessions, we returned to the plenary hall to hear Professor Suzanne Purdy present her Grace Gane Memorial Award lecture, “Communication research in the context of the whare tapa wha health model: Neurological conditions, auditory-processing disorder, Youth Justice, social disadvantage”. She highlighted how this holistic Maori model of health and wellbeing (physical, spiritual,

family and mental health) can provide a valuable framework for thinking about speech pathology practice in a broad range of practice settings. The day concluded with another capacity session where attendees heard about the CBOS Review: Development of Competency Standards for the future.

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