Speak Out OCTOBER 2021 DIGITAL EDITION

Contents

October 2021

Welcome to the October edition!

FEATURE

From the President

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Board of Directors report

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An overview of the national strategic plan and priorities Innovation Awards - Meet the winners of the Association's Innovation Awards and find out more about their work.

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BE A well being

Innovate RAP launched

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New Medicare benefits schedule (MBS)

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Book of the Year winners announced

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Psychologist Annie Neeson provides tips and advice for remote working SPs 41

Employing overseas qualified speech pathologists

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Disability Royal Commission update

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Ethics - Working with separated parents

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Member Q&A - Autism diagnosis in private practice

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National Conference - Melbourne 2022

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Student Spotlight - Visual learning for SP students Early career - Are you ready to transition into the workforce?

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Cover pic: Get ready to transition into the workforce. After years of study it's time to get your career started. 51

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Branch News - Catch up with what has been happening in your local Branch

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