Speak Out October 2016

Nominations are sought for Branch Executive members for 2017. Branches provide a forum for communication and networking, engage in decision making processes, implement Board policies and strategic directions, promote strategic activities, coordinate activities that support professional development and promotion of the profession, and respond to state/territory level issues. If you are interested in being involved in the activities of your Association in 2017, please download and complete the Branch nomination form from our website. Nominations must be submitted via email to admin@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au by Friday 7 October 2016. Please note Branch Executive roles are for a twelve month term. Those currently holding Branch Executive roles must re-nominate in order to be considered for 2017. Call for 2017 Branch executive nominations The third Board meeting for 2016 was held on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 August 2016. Some brief highlights from the meeting are listed below. • The Board considered “How can the Association be supported to be more agile and responsive?” A strategy will be formed for consideration at the November Board meeting. • The Association continues to pursue inclusion within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme on behalf of the membership. A response is being prepared to a consultation paper regarding the review of criteria for entry to the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. • The National Alliance of Self Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP) continues to progress well, with recent funding from the Department of Health obtained in order to progress the implementation of self-regulating standards. • The 2016 University Accreditors Training Meeting included a session focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Cultural Responsiveness. Speech Pathology Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Gail Mulcair attended, conveying the Board’s commitment. • Speech Pathology Australia will host a forum regarding the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI), including the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), Dietitians New Zealand and the New Zealand Speech-language Therapists’ Association (via videoconference). • A strategic discussion regarding Speech Pathology Australia’s Research Grants Program was held with a range of process amendments to occur. • Draft practice documents including Parameters of Practice, the Transdisciplinary Position Statement and Speech Pathologists Working in Literacy were reviewed. August 2016 Board of Directors meeting report The next Board meeting will be held on 25 to 26 November 2016 and will include approval of the 2017 budget.

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17 TH - 19 TH N OVEMBER 2016 W ESTMEAD NSW

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Other Upcoming Workshop Dates INTRODUCTION TO VOICECRAFT 20 January 2017 - Venue: Westmead NSW VOICE ASSESSMENT 21 January 2017 - Venue: Westmead NSW 30 January 2017 – Venue: Gold Coast QLD ESSENTIALS 1-4 February 2017 - Venue: Gold Coast QLD More information is available on our website www.voicecraft.com.au All enquiries & registrations to: E: workshops@voicecraft.com.au P: 1800 VOICECRAFT (1800 864 232)

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