Speak Out OCTOBER 2021 DIGITAL EDITION

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Communication is everyone’s right

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Speech Pathology Week 2021 Social media

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SP Week 2021 Communication is everyone’s right!

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and an array of border closures and restrictions, everyone rose to the challenge of promoting Speech Pathology Week in 2021. Despite the near certainty of an impending lockdown, the Association still managed to distribute 400 Speech Pathology Week kits to members and state and territory Branches. And for those members in lockdown at the end of August, there was the Speech Pathology Week digital kit, along with an array of other printable collateral, that could be downloaded from the Association’s website. The 2021 Speech Pathology Week digital kit included a range of social media graphics and tiles that could be used by members on many of the popular social media platforms, including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The kit also included a graphical email signature and a zoom backdrop. The graphics in the kit also allowed members to participate in the Speech Pathology Week 2021 social media

campaign, and to partake in the ‘Pay It Forward’ aspect of the week’s social media activities. While it was pleasing to see members using the materials from the kit, it was exciting to see members designing their own graphics incorporating the Speech Pathology Week logo. Congratulations to Christina Samy for winning the week’s social media competition. Christina’s post on Twitter neatly encapsulated to the theme of the week and the goals of the competition. Congratulations Christina! Because of Victoria’s state lockdown, it was not possible to record any video case studies in 2021 to highlight the work of the profession, as has been done as part of previous campaigns. Finally, a huge thank you to all the members who got involved in Speech Pathology Week 2021 in one way or another. The success of the week is directly related to your engagement, hard work and dedication.

Michael Kerrisk Communications and Marketing Manager

Congratulations to Christina Samy, winner of the Speech Pathology Week 2021 social media competition! “After two challenging years, Damien, with the help of his speech pathologist Christina, is finally able to say the words “happy birthday” to his daughter! Definitely a reason to celebrate!” #SPweek #speechpathologyweek #SpeakUp4CommRights #WeSpeechies #SLPeeps

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