Speak Out February 2016

SPA Social Scene

Facebook On 5 January 2016, National Offices’ first week back, we posted what we thought was a fun, interesting story from the Conversation website titled “Togs or swimmers? Why Australians use different words to describe the same things”. Proving speech pathologists never rest (even during the holiday period) the post was a ratings bonanza. It reached over 22,800 people, received over 140 likes, was shared 53 times and was commented on over 20 times. Speechies love to talk words, even if it is debating a potato cake or scallop. Twitter Two days before Christmas a story was published in the media about a homeless man named Matte Dunn, which detailed his life on the streets of Melbourne, his emerging tourist information business and his desire to study his Masters in Speech Pathology. On Twitter, where engagements are typically smaller for SPA, it was retweeted six times and 'liked' eight. Instagram The Association has long been an advocate for improving the lives of people with communication and International Day of People with Disability, we showed our support on Instagram and our efforts were well received with over 70 likes. Engage with us and help spread the word of our vital industry. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ SpeechPathologyAustralia/ Twitter: @SpeechPathAus Instagram: @SpeechPathAus swallowing difficulties. 3 December 2015, on

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