Speak Out August 2021

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83 members at August 2021

Country learning and engagement

On May, 15 speech pathologists from Darwin spent a weekend with Senior Australian of the Year, Dr Miriam- Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM, at her home on Nauiyu country. Speech Pathology Australia members sat with Miriam as she talked about responsibility, careful listening and knowing who you are. For more information about Miriam, her foundation, and Dadirri please see: https://www.miriamrosefoundation. org.au/dadirri/

Here are some reflections compiled from those who attended:

“It was not just about learning, doing and thinking. We drove away from our lists and schedules and slowed down as we entered Nauiyu. We sat in Miriam’s backyard together, focused on listening and how that felt. The

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Speak Out | August 2021