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A day to celebrate allied health professionals

International Allied Health Professionals day was celebrated in Canberra with a cake and conversations around the range of roles allied health practitioners perform. The Department of Health’s Primary Care division invited staff and a range of allied health practitioners to discuss issues facing their respective professions and how their respective scope of practice is evolving. Belinda Hill, the Association’s Vice President Communications, attended on behalf of Speech Pathology Australia. Belinda discussed the challenges facing the speech pathology profession and emphasised the importance of interdisciplinary practice. Belinda was joined at the forum by a podiatrist, occupational therapist, and an exercise physiologist. Following the forum, each allied health representative conducted a workshop with departmental staff about specific areas of practice. This provided an opportunity for those present to share knowledge in a "hands on" environment. Belinda spoke about the role of AAC and showcased a range of high and low technology options. Departmental staff had an opportunity to learn how communication is undertaken in an everyday setting.

Belinda Hill discussing the challenges facing the speech pathology profession during International Allied Health Professionals Day.

As Belinda quipped, “no workshop would be complete without watching a barium swallow and having a close up view of texture modified foods." The day was a resounding success and plans are already underway to hold it again in 2021.

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Wagga Wagga, NSW ............ Feb 12-14, 2020 Perth*, WA ............................... Jan 29-31, 2020

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