Speak Out February 2019

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Do you know someone who deserves recognition? Call for nominations: Speech Pathology Australia Awards

Early Career Award This award is open to new graduate practising members in recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the Association at either a National or Branch level. Nominees may have contributed to Branch Executives, Task Groups, Conference Planning Committees, etc. In most cases, nominees will have held Awarded by the Association to recognise outside agencies, which have made a significant and valuable contribution to speech pathology. If you know of someone who deserves the honour and recognition of an Association award, applications must be submitted on the official award nomination forms. Awards for 2019 close on Monday 28 March 2019. Late submissions will be considered for 2020 awards. positions on committees as students. Community Contribution

SPA acknowledges excellence in speech pathology practice and the voluntary work undertaken by members (and others) through nationally recognised awards. Life Membership Life membership is the highest honour accorded by the Association and confers Practising or Non Practising membership on a person for the rest of their life. It recognises outstanding leadership and committed service to the Association and the profession over many years. Fellowship Fellowship of Speech Pathology Australia is a public professional honour awarded to a member with considerable experience, responsibility and standing within the speech pathology profession. The award recognises and celebrates members who have achieved excellence in a field of speech pathology practice. Fellowship is a membership category, and an ongoing honour. Service to the Association Awarded by the Association to up to three members annually in recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to the Association. Nominees may have contributed to the Board, Branch Executive, Conference Planning Committee, etc.

For more information visit the website or email execassist@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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