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Professional Development

Speech Pathology Australia and the South Australian Branch welcome their new Professional Development team member. Professional Development

New CPD Coordinator in South Australia – Jessica Baggallay

I would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of my predecessor, Catherine Quin, who has helped to deliver an incredible calendar of CPD events in South Australia over the past five years. I have some large shoes to fill! My journey up to this point has been rather interesting. After initially working in paediatrics, I took a hiatus from speech pathology and used the time to travel and pursue my interests in health and fitness, while working in community engagement/ event organisation within the tertiary education sector. In recent years I relocated from Melbourne to the beautiful state of South Australia (read: amazing wineries, beaches and national parks!) and completed the Speech Pathology Australia Re-Entry program with a focus on extending my adult practice knowledge and competencies. My professional areas of interest are dysphagia, aphasia and acquired neurogenic disorders. I feel fortunate to be working with Sharon and the supportive team at National Office and, locally, the talented SA PLWG team of Barb Lyndon, Kat Bray, Erin Parker and Kristen Brown. Together we are looking forward to continuing to provide South Australians with a wide range of opportunities to update and extend their professional knowledge. I look forward to connecting with our SPA SA members this year. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself at one of our many upcoming CPD events or contact me on the details below. If you would like to become further involved in Speech Pathology Australia at a Branch level in South Australia, please don’t hesitate to make contact. sacpd@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

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