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June 2020

National Office Level 1/114 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 T 1300 368 835 F 03 9642 4922 E office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Chief Executive Officer Gail Mulcair T 03 9642 4899 E execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia Board Tim Kittel - President Chyrisse Heine – Vice President Communications Maree Doble – Vice President Operations

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Advocacy during the pandemic

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Participate in the inaugural Speechie Library Talks Campaign . New ways of working -Discover how some members adjusted during COVID-19 New series -Member research in focus

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The latest for new graduates

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee update.

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Professional Education

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National Conference news

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Ethics amid COVID-19

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In practice : Returning to in-person work

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Branch news

Cover pic: During COVID-19 student clinical placements at the University of Queensland changed to a telepractice model. Read more on page 18.

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