Speak Out June 2017

To raise awareness on Swallowing Awareness Day in March, a cohort of prac-students at the Curtin University Cockburn clinics ran a stall within the Cockburn Integrated Health building promoting swallowing awareness to the general public. The Cockburn Success Library was informed of the day and created a display to promote this a week leading up to the event. On the day, information was provided around speech pathologists’ role in swallowing management, regarding the process of assessment and modifications of fluids and food textures. Visuals of the fluid consistencies and diet textures were displayed, as well as a videofluroscopy of an aspiration event. Overall, the day went well, the public were receptive to the information and we were able to reach a number of keen individuals detailing the processes in swallowing impairment (dysphagia) management. Students raise awareness on Swallowing Awareness Day

Summer Currie Student Speech Pathologist

Student speech pathologists facilitating the Swallowing Awareness Day stall.

ACT

ACT 82 members as at April 2017

ACT drinks evening Members of the ACT Branch recently held an informal drinks evening at a cocktail bar in Canberra. A great night was had by all, with members and non-members well represented. ACT members interested in attending future social or professional development events are encouraged to contact ACT community and engagement representative, Andrew Watt via email acwatt@live.com

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