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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEWS

CPD – who’s who in 2014 SPA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities are supported by a strong and wonderful team of volunteer SPA members in each Branch. • ACT – Katina Swan. • NSW – Christine Sheard. • NT – Melissa Ridd. • QLD – Maureen Liddy and Stella Martin.

My name is Anita Rodricks and I am married with a 28-year- old daughter, Tracey. My passions in life are looking after my family, going out with friends, organising word games and following the fortunes of the Geelong Cats. We have two adorable dogs, Mooney and Jimmy (both named after my favourite Geelong players!). I have worked at SPA since 2010. Starting my new role as a Professional Education Administrator (or ‘PEA’ for short) is an

• SA – Barbara Lyndon. • TAS – Alison Gardner. • VIC – Linda Crisci and Kate Bridgman. • WA – Kelly Robinson.

extremely exciting time for me. My tasks involve CPD registrations, administering the CPD Events Library, managing events in iMIS and the website, liaising with CPD Coordinators, assisting with events, producing speaker agreements, booking speakers’ flights and accommodation etc etc.

The CPD Leaders and committees are supported by paid staff, who are also SPA members. These include CPD Coordinators in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia: • Shirani Gomes, New South Wales CPD Coordinator • Tricia Chardon, Queensland CPD Coordinator • Catherine Quin, South Australian CPD Coordinator • Erin Masson, Western Australian CPD Coordinator Branch CPD committees are supported in the running of their events by staff based at National Office – Sharon Crane, Senior Advisor, Professional Education & Certification (also a SPA member) and Anita Rodricks, in her new role as Professional Education Administration. CPD program … To view events open for online registration, watch out for the monthly Events e-News or check out the SPA website under Upcoming Events , or if you would like to see what events are open and upcoming within your Branch, there is a webpage on the SPA website that provides up-to-date information on CPD Events planned for your state and territory. Go to News and Events > CPD Events > CPD Branch Events. Events open for online registration (at the time of going to print) are listed below. CPD Events Register before the Earlybird rate for 2014 SPA CPD Events and save $66… Book before the Earlybird closing date to save money, to assist CPD committees in planning, and to avoid the disappointment of finding the workshop has sold out. Let’s hand over to Anita to introduce herself …

There is a lot to learn, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. I am very lucky to have Sharon Crane as my boss and mentor as she is a font of knowledge. I look forward to speaking with you over the telephone and meeting you at some of our events.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Friday 21 February 2014

Canberra “Novel Approaches to the assessment and treatment of communication problems following traumatic brain injury (TBI)” by Professor Leanne Togher

NEW SOUTH WALES Thursday 20 and Friday 21 February 2014

Sydney “Best practice in the management of speech sound disorders in children: Making every session count” by Dr Elise Baker. This is a repeat of the 2013 National Tour workshop by Dr Elise Baker due to demand. This event has sold out . Saturday 12 April 2014 Sydney “How can a Speech Pathologist work more effectively with Dentists and Orthodontists (an evidenced based approach)” by Dr Derek Mahony Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August 2014 Sydney “Spoiled for Choice and Sound Reasoning” by Dr Caroline Bowen

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