Speak Out December 2018

National Conference

Come to Brisbane in 2019!

conference program and are confident that it offers something for everyone and aligns with the conference theme. When developing the program, the CPC has carefully considered and taken on board feedback regarding the density of content in oral presentation sessions and a positive response to the continued inclusion of some presented e-posters (PePs). Also, the 2019 conference will see the return of paper posters. Plenary sessions are scheduled for each day. The Pre-registration and Welcome Reception will be on the Sunday evening and the Conference Dinner will be on the Wednesday evening. The Speech Pathology Australia AGM and presentation of awards will be held on the Monday. Information will be available to delegates as to options nearby for dining. Stay tuned for more details closer to the opening of registrations in February! Keynote & invited speakers update Presentations by the keynote and invited speakers connect with the conference theme Engaging Collaborating Empowering . There are multiple ways that speech pathologists undertake work each day and our key note speakers will share their expertise in engaging, collaborating and empowering in their fields. communication at the cost of a better understanding of our work. She will share the efforts currently underway in the field of aphasia research to support better communication between international, multilingual, multidisciplinary researchers and clinicians, journal editors and methodologists and the shared responsibility in this undertaking. Marian will also broaden our thinking in our work with our clients post stroke. Speech and language pathologists are well positioned to observe and report oral health issues identified during the course of their work with these clients. Oral health is an important component of overall and systematic health. Marian will share with us an understanding of the current best practice and clinical guidelines relating to oral health after stroke. She will engage us in the key role speech pathologists play within multidisciplinary teams in this work. Professor Marian Brady will challenge our thinking in our collaborative work in two ways. She will ask if we risk over simplifying what we do to facilitate

T he 2019 CPC warmly invites practitioners, students, researchers and academics to Brisbane! The conference is being held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC) which is a purpose-built convention centre and event venue in the heart of South Bank. South Bank is a cultural, social, educational and recreational precinct located in the suburb of South Brisbane. The BCEC is also home to bars and cafés. The BCEC is adjacent to the South Brisbane Railway Station, close to the Cultural Centre and South Bank Busway stations, is also easily accessible by taxi, City Cat (through the Parklands’ river terminals) and car. Onsite parking can be accessed from both Merivale and Grey Streets. If not already, save the dates, 2 – 5 June , in your diary now! Abstract reviews The CPC together with the Co-Scientific Program Chairs would like to thank the reviewers for their thorough process. Each submission was independently rated by two reviewers against a strict set of criteria. With 377 submissions, we are confident this will ensure a program of the highest quality, variety and interest for our profession. Program development The CPC spent the first weekend in November considering the reviewer feedback and formulating the program. They are currently putting the finishing touches to the structure of the 2019

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