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continuing professional development news

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2015 National Tour Kids, communication and context: Providing holistic and evidence-based care to children with speech and language difficulties by Associate Professor Jane McCormack .

This two-day workshop aims to provide speech pathologists with knowledge and skills for providing holistic support to children with communication difficulties, and their families and educators. Associate Professor Jane McCormack is the Speech Pathology Discipline Leader at Charles Sturt University. Jane coordinates the Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology and the Master of Speech Pathology programs, and teaches subjects relating to child speech and language impairment and professional practice. Prior to commencing at CSU, Jane worked as a speech- language pathologist in community health and early intervention settings. Jane conducts research into the experiences of individuals with communication difficulties and their families, the application of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF; WHO, 2001) in speech pathology, collaborative practice and alternative models of speech pathology education and service delivery. For further details, including the planned itinerary, please visit the SPA website > SPA News and Events > CPD Events > Association National Tour .

Registrations are open for workshops in Brisbane, Launceston, Perth and Adelaide.

Evidence-Based Practice for Speech Pathologists: an Independent Study Resource by Associate Professor Cori Williams, PhD , is now available at no charge for SPA members to access.

This EBP resource has been developed for self-directed learning. It is divided in to six video sections with accompanying handouts and activities that you can work through at your own pace. Perfect for those wanting to refresh and/or review their skills in this area. Check it out now – it’s well worth it! Go to the SPA website > click on the Member Resources button on the right > then click on Evidence Based Practice > Evidence Based Practice Learning Module and log in.

SPA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities are supported by a strong and wonderful team of SPA members in each Branch. CPD – who’s who in 2015 The committees in each Branch are headed by the following valued volunteers:

• ACT – Katina Swan • NSW – Christine Sheard • NT – Erin Coonan • QLD – Maureen Liddy and Stella Martin • SA – Barbara Lyndon

• TAS – Alison Gardner • VIC – Kate Bridgman and Linda Crisci • WA – Kelly Robinson • And many thanks to all the members who volunteer their time, knowledge and support through their active involvement in their Branch CPD committees.

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Speak Out April 2015

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