Speak Out December 2019 V2 DIGITAL EDITION

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From the President

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November Board report

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Book of the Year Awards

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Reconciliation Action Plan

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SPs Abroad: Forging partnerships in Nepal

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From Kenya to Australia - David Rochus' learning experience

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Information for new graduates

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Aged care update

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Mentoring and supervision

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FAQs on Continuing Professional Development

South Australia – Cathy Clarke Tasmania – Rachael Zeeman Victoria – Shane Erickson Western Australia – Jamaica Grantis Please see the website for Branch Editor contact details. Disclaimer

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Professional education

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Mary-Ruth Mendel: Leading the way

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National Conference Darwin

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Professional practice

Working with allied health assistants

The ethics of giving and receiving gifts

Hot topics in ethics for 2019

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Branch news

Cover pic: Practicing letter shapes using EL&L strategies on the mid-North Coast of NSW. Read more on p28.

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