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Federal focus • Senate Inquiry hearings commence • The NDIS – SPA's input • Congratulations Jane Passy, awarded an Order of Australia medal!

speak out JUNE 2014

National Office Level 2/11–19 Bank Place Melbourne VIC 3000 T 1300 368 835 F 03 9642 4922 E office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Chief Executive Officer Gail Mulcair T 03 9642 4899 E execassist@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Speech Pathology Australia Board Deborah Theodoros – President

Highlights in this issue...

Gaenor Dixon – Vice President Communications Robyn Stephen – Vice President Operations Tennille Burns – Director Belinda Hill – Director

Brooke Sanderson – Director Asher Verheggen – Director

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page 8: Spread the word about the ICP2014 and Nation for Communication during Speech Pathology Week 2014! Page 11: Launch of the 2015 SPA National Conference in Canberra – Challenge, Broaden, Revolutionise .

contents 3 From the President 4 Association News

16 Professional Practice News Private practice – no place for dabblers, charities or cottage industries 18 Branch Pages: • New South Wales • Queensland • Tasmania • Victoria • Western Australia 22 SPA Online update 23 Feature The Dysphagia Project

• Senate Inquiry update • Jane Passy award • May Board meeting report • NDIS news 8 Speech Pathology Week 2014: Nation for Communication 9 Book of the Year 2014

10 2014 National Conference 11 2015 National Conference 12 National CPD update

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From the President

Welcome to the June Speak Out which will update you on one of the busiest periods for the Association in 2014.

Since the last Speak Out , we have run a very successful National Conference, seen a rapid increase in activity in our Nation for Communication campaign as part of the International Communication Project 2014, and participated in the initial hearing of the National Senate Inquiry. The National Conference in Melbourne, connections: client.clinician.context , proved to be an excellent platform to showcase the breadth and depth of new knowledge in our profession and remind us of the importance of the interplay between these three components of clinical practice. It was impossible not to be moved by Hanna Mitchell’s courageous account of her journey as both a person with an acquired communication disorder, and as a speech pathologist. She reminded us very skilfully of what is truly important in the rehabilitation process and the need to connect with our clients. Her message was reinforced by our keynote speakers Professor Sue Roulstone, Professor Jacinta Douglas, and Professor Susan Langmore. We look forward to the next National Conference – Challenge, Broaden, Revolutionise – to be held in Canberra in May 2015. At the Annual General Meeting this year, we awarded four Fellowships of the Association to Associate Professor Sue McAllister, Ms Deb Phyland, Professor Leanne Togher, and Professor Liz Ward in recognition of their experience and standing in the profession. Professor Linda Worrall was awarded the Elinor Wray award for her outstanding contribution to the profession in the area of aphasia. This group of awardees is truly impressive and reflects the exceptional clinical and research expertise within the profession in Australia. Congratulations to you all! In recognition of his service to the Association, lawyer Dr Arthur Rallis was awarded the Community Contribution Award for his specialist advice to the Ethics Board of the Association. Dr Petrea Cornwell, former Qld Branch Chair, was recognised with a Service to the Association award. We thank Dr Rallis and Dr Cornwell for their committed service to the Association. At the AGM, we farewelled five members of the Board – Stacie Attrill, Meg Maggiore, Teena Caithness, Michele Foley, and Felicity Burke who

have provided exceptional service in steering the strategic objectives of the Association and the introduction of the new Constitution. I would like to thank each of them for their insights, wisdom, and dedication to this very important role. It is with great pleasure that we welcome Asher Verheggen, Brooke Sanderson, and Belinda Hill as the newly elected members of the Board. Our Nation for Communication campaign is in full swing with members across Australia actively involved in a wide range of activities to increase awareness of communication disorders. I know that Speech Pathology Week 2014 (24–30 August) will result in an even greater increase in activity across the country. The promotion of stories such as the one of Christine and her husband Tom (p18) in this issue meets the objectives of the ICP2014 by highlighting the impact of a communication disorder on people’s lives and the benefits of speech pathology intervention. The NDIS is having considerable impact on the profession with respect to workforce issues, services to people with disability, and the education of future speech pathologists. Our Disability Project Consultant, Cathy Olsson, has provided an update on these issues in this edition. Cathy is available to all members who seek professional support regarding the NDIS, so please avail yourself of her support should you need to. In this issue, you will be able to read the opening statement delivered by me at the initial hearing of the National Senate Inquiry on 11 June into the prevalence of communication disorders, and speech pathology services in Australia. This statement highlights four key messages from SPA: the need to increase awareness of communication and swallowing disorders at all levels of government and in the community; the need for early identification; the necessity for greater access to services and expertise; and the need for better data about the prevalence and impact of communication and swallowing disorders in Australia. The Association has worked tirelessly to achieve this Inquiry and I encourage all members to stay abreast of this process as it unfolds.

Even busier times ahead!

Deborah Theodoros National President

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Speech Pathology Australia's key messages for the Senate Inquiry Hearings

On Wednesday 11 June , representatives of Speech Pathology Australia appeared before the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee in Melbourne for the inquiry into the Prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and speech pathology services in Australia . Following is the opening statement made by SPA President, Professor Deborah Theodoros, to the Senators. Representatives of SPA were introduced by Tim Adam, a former lawyer who suffered a stroke in 2010 and now experiences aphasia.

Deborah Theodoros: Thank you for inviting us to appear before you today, and thank you, Tim, for introducing us. I would like to introduce Gail Mulcair, the CEO of Speech Pathology Australia, Gaenor Dixon, Vice President – Communications, Robyn Stephen, Vice President – Operations, and Associate Professor Cori Williams, National Advisor Evidence-based Practice and Research for SPA. We think it is vital for you to see how very real communication problems are for people like Tim and how important it is that this inquiry focuses on the concrete things that can be done to improve the lives of Australians like Tim. Today I will focus on the ‘big picture’ of this silent disability and present four key opportunities for government to improve the lives of Australians with communication disorders. Firstly, we estimate that there are over 1.1 million Australians with a communication disorder. This is comparable with the number of people with diabetes and three times the number of those with dementia. Both of these conditions are national health priorities and attract significant attention and resourcing. Communication disorders, however, are largely invisible. The impacts of communication disorders are far reaching and debilitating, resulting in poor educational outcomes, reduced employment opportunities and an increased likelihood of social, emotional and mental health issues. Communication is a basic human right. It is essential for social inclusion and for participation in all aspects of life. There is

an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders, as these are poorly understood by the community and rarely addressed by public policy. Many children and adults with communication disorders also have associated difficulties with swallowing. It is not uncommon for children with cerebral palsy, and adults who have had a stroke to have difficulty eating and drinking safely. Speech pathologists have expertise in the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders. Government leadership is essential in raising awareness and making policy inclusive of people with both communication and swallowing disorders. The second opportunity is to ensure that problems are picked up early. Early identification is not just about recognising language problems in small children but it is also about early identification of communication and swallowing problems associated with other conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease or stroke. There is very good evidence that the earlier problems are identified, and treatment initiated, the better the outcomes. The third opportunity is to improve access to speech pathology services. There is no delicate way to say it – there are just not enough publicly funded speech pathology positions. We do have an established private speech pathology sector but this should not be the only option for the Australian people – and most of the time it is. For those who can’t pay for private services – they go without or languish on long public waiting lists to find that by the time their name comes up, their condition has

worsened, or their child no longer meets the age eligibility. Access to speech pathology services is a postcode lottery in Australia – it is almost impossible to access adequate services if you live in rural or remote Australia or if you are socio-economically disadvantaged. The current system of funding for speech pathology services in the government sector does not allow for evidence-based practice to be implemented. Services are rationed leading to care being reduced to a small fixed number of sessions. Often, the number of sessions, frequency and type of care is not based on what the evidence says ‘works’. Would you wonder why your chest infection hasn’t cleared up if you were only given ‘half your antibiotic’? There seems to be a presumption that a ‘bit’ of speech pathology is better than none – but the evidence is clear that for many conditions there is a minimum amount of intervention necessary for improved outcomes. While we most often think of speech pathology services as one-to-one treatment, speech pathologists do much more than work with individuals – we train and support parents and family members to facilitate communication with their loved ones, we work with teachers, and we work with nursing homes and group homes for young people. When I talk about access, it is not just about access to individual treatment, it is about access to speech pathology expertise by other professionals to enhance the way they work with people with communication and swallowing disorders.

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From left: Opening the Melbourne Hearings were Sen Dean Smith, Sen Rachel Siewert, Cori Williams, Robyn Stephen, Tim Adam (seated), Deborah Theodoros, Gail Mulcair and Gaenor Dixon. Following presentations included those by Associate Professor Pamela Snow (pictured below) and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Centre of Research Excellence in Child Language, Melbourne Cleft Service (Royal Chidren's Hospital) and the Alfred Child and Youth Mental Health Service.

Finally, we need high quality information from reliable sources to tell us how many, and who are the Australians who suffer from these conditions. We need information about the economic impact of untreated communication and swallowing disorders. What is the cost in terms of avoidable health care, reduced education and unemployment? We need better information on communication disorders in Aboriginal Australians and how we might service this unique population. We need information about cost effectiveness so that we can ensure public funds are directed to the most evidence-based services. Because communication and swallowing problems are faced by such diverse

groups of people, because services are funded and delivered across so many sectors and because these services are funded by different levels of government – no one has taken responsibility to help these Australians. Communication disorders need to be made a national priority. Thank you for inviting us to appear before you today. I know you have received many submissions from people describing their own, often heart breaking stories, of how communication or swallowing disorders have impacted their lives. I believe that these stories relay a common experience of a diminished human right to have the opportunity to problems and was instrumental in developing a school-based language unit in the Frankston area of Victoria. She is recognised for her development and publication of the Cued Articulation System, and for her extensive teaching of speech pathologists in the use and application of Cued Articulation. The Cued Articulation System remains current and in clinical use to this day. Jane’s important work was acknowledged by SPA in 1988 when she received the Association’s Elinor

communicate and engage in community life. In Australia, we do little to support these people in their right to communicate, and it’s not just a shame, it is shameful that we leave so many without a voice and effectively bar them from participating in Australian life. We hope that our time with you in this half hour can shed some light on the specifics about what we think the Commonwealth Government can do to improve data governance, raise awareness, identify problems earlier, and increase access to treatment, in order to improve the lives of over a million Australians who suffer from speech, language or swallowing disorders.

Congratulations to Jane Passy – awarded an Order of Australia medal in recent Queen's Birthday Honours List

We are very pleased to learn that Jane Passy has been awarded a

Wray Award. Jane was also a founding member of the Society to Promote the Essential Education of Children with Communication Handicaps in the 1980s.

medal of the Order of Australia for service to community health as a speech pathologist. Jane practiced in Australia and overseas for many years, having

Congratulations to Jane for this prestigious recognition of her

contribution to our profession and to the lives of the many children and families her work has touched.

first trained in the United Kingdom.

Jane is very well regarded for her work with children with speech and language

ronelle hutchinson Manager, Policy and Advocacy

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May 2014 Board of Directors Meeting Report

The second Board meeting for 2014 was held immediately preceding the connections: client.clinician. context National Conference, in Melbourne. Some highlights from the meeting include: • Incoming Directors B Hill, B Sanderson and A Verheggen attended the meeting as observers. These Directors officially commence their terms following the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2014. • The Association is pursuing phase one of the Health Workforce Australia (HWA) “Embedding Simulation in Clinical Training in Speech Pathology” project, following a successful funding application. A call for tenders to complete the project has been circulated. • Significant work is underway in relation to Speech Pathology Australia’s Senate Inquiry Hearing. D Theodoros will open the hearing, to be held on 11 June, with a panel of other representatives also appearing to answer any questions that the Senate Committee may have. • The Ethics Education package has been completed and will be launched at the conference and made available to the membership online. • A review of the Ethics Procedures is nearing completion and is expected online within the coming weeks. • Associate Professor Janet Baker and Elizabeth Cardell were appointed to the Fellowship Committee.

• Membership of the Association remains strong, with the expected target of 6,150 members in 2014 likely to be met, if not exceeded. The Association held 5,813 members at 24 April 2014. • Final contract arrangements are underway in relation to the Queensland Registration Board Legacy Funds. Details regarding the utilisation of these funds, for the profession in Queensland, will be fully communicated once the contract has been finalised. • Transferability Project Officer, C Brebner has completed the literature review incorporated within phase one of the Transferability Project, presenting a comprehensive report to the Board for consideration. This project continues to progress. • Prioritisation was given to the development or review of four clinical documents including the Transdisciplinary Practice Position Statement, New Graduate Working in Private Practice Position Statement, Literacy Position Statement and Autism Position Statement and Clinical Guideline. • Progress against the Strategic Plan was reported and discussed, with consideration given to priority and emerging issues.

The next Board meeting will be held in August 2014.

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National Disability Insurance Scheme news

As you know, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will continue to roll out as planned following the Federal Budget, despite some early hints that it may be one of the areas impacted. Further trial sites will commence from 1 July in Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and the Barkly region in the Northern Territory, while the trial sites in the Barwon and Hunter regions will be expanded geographically. The NDIS website has more detailed information, along with State or Territory Government sites. I have had great opportunities over the past few months to catch up with members about the NDIS and its impacts on them as providers and on clients who have become NDIS participants. It is very exciting to hear examples of participants who previously would have missed out on services or had access to a restricted or rationed service now having access to a comprehensive range of supports through the NDIS. This is especially so for children with Severe Language Disorder and Severe Speech Sound Disorder. Like any new program however, there have been teething issues. Concerns raised by SPA with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) can be grouped broadly around the following themes:

role of support workers within the NDIS context, and we were able to draw upon the knowledge and experience of members in providing feedback on a consultation paper ‘New Roles Scoping Project in Community Services and Health’ from the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council. SPA also provides input on a range of issues via AHPA, for example: • the impact of the shift to three tiers of (effectively capped) funding for trans-disciplinary early intervention funding; • the potential impact on availability of placements for students in the disability sector; • the role of speech pathologists in facilitating person centred service provision; and • inclusion of participants in planning and models for provision of Augmentative and Alternative Communication assistive technology. The NDIS has been described as a ‘transformational change’ for services for people with disability, and the NDIA as a learning organisation. My experience and feedback from members certainly reflects that both of these are true, with processes being developed and modified in response to need and feedback from participants as well as providers. • Attending one of the trial site meetings and/or viewing the NDIS online event planned over the coming months. Keep an eye out for more information about these events in SPA’s publications. • Joining the SPA Disability Member Community on Facebook. This is a great way to gain information and support from people who are at the ‘coalface’, as well as to keep up-to-date with what is a very dynamic process of change, catch up with the most recent information and provide input and evidence that can inform interactions with the NDIS. • Visiting the SPA website to review the various SPA clinical guidelines and position statements and other professional support documents for information and guidance. There are resources available via the Information for Members tab > NDIS webpage . • Contacting Cathy Olsson by email disability@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or via National Office ph 03 9642 4899. You can support SPA to support you and NDIS participants by:

THEMES Workforce issues

ISSUES INCLUDE:

Loss of career structure, impact on availability of clinical supervision and support Knowledge of planners and participants of the types and value of speech pathology interventions, availability of funded support items for non face- to-face services; and availability of and access to speech pathology interventions (e.g., maintaining programs supporting communication access and participation for people with Complex Communication Needs) Provision of standards of care and clinical risk management; and professional development, competencies and EBP (e.g., access to informal as well as formal professional development opportunities specific to service delivery for people with disabilities, broadening of scope of service and the impact on development of clinical competencies)

Awareness and understanding

of the role of speech pathology in service delivery for people with disability

Clinical Governance

cathy olsson Disability Project Consultant

SPA will continue to have regular contact with representatives of the NDIA and to provide input to various projects and processes as well as raising concerns and seeking information and clarification on behalf of members. Additionally, I am the Allied Health Professional Australia (AHPA) representative on a working group commissioned by the NDIS looking at the

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speech pathology week 2014

Building an Australia where communication in all its forms is recognised and valued. SPWeek 2014 ‘ Nation for Communication ’ is our chance to celebrate communication and speech pathology! The International Communication Project 2014 is in full swing: you’ve read about the project, you’ve signed the ICP2014 Pledge and you’ve taken a picture with an “I communicate” sign. Now it’s time to share it with your community. During SPWeek, we will provide you with activity ideas, resources and promotional items to demonstrate the impact communication disorders have on people’s lives, as well as highlight the difference speech pathologists make in clients’ lives. Visit the Campaign Resources section of www.nationfor communication.org to start planning how you can share the message. Promotional packs will be available to order from 1 July ($10 to help cover postage costs). communication and speech pathology through the media. We’re looking for clients, clinicians and family members to act as media spokespeople, to share their story of communication and why it is important that we build an Australia that is a nation for communication. If you are interested, or have someone in mind, email marketing@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au for more information. SPWeek 2014 ‘Nation for Communication’ 24–30 August Got a good story? Each year we illustrate the importance of

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book of the year 2014

Book of the Year 2014

Our 2014 shortlist will be announced at the end of June and we look forward to sharing it with you in the August issue of Speak Out . We would like to thank our 2014 shortlisting and judging panel for their time and expertise:

Shortlisters: Janet Boultbee, Claire Monsour, Kirsty Parkinson, Let’s Read Editorial Panel. Birth to 3 years: Lauren Haskins, Melissa Hughes, Mikayla MacManus, Christine Marschener, Megan Mitchell, Alex Richards, Heather Sheridan, Samantha White. 3 to 5 years: Angie Canning, Jacqui Collins, Kylie McKenna,

5 to 8 years: Siobhan Bamf, Anne Corcoran, Kate Kinch, Audrey Price, Danielle Ryan, Samantha Turner, Michelle Weick, Cheryl Ye Lien. 8 to 10 years: Helen Alleume, Christine Beal, Catherine Collins, Jacqui Hanna, Meryl Lai, Suzanne Rybak, Rebecca Star, Harmony Turnbull. Indigenous Children: Harriet Benham, Erin Coonan, Melissa Gardiner, Kathryn Halyburton, Averil Ivey, Alex Jones, Rebecca Reinking, Jessica Shillinglaw.

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2014 national conference news

The full wrap-up of the 2014 National Conference and AGM will appear in the August issue of Speak Out !

Thank you to everyone who registered to attend, we are sure you enjoyed the 2014 National Conference, listening to all the presentations and networking with fellow colleagues. As always our sponsors and exhibitors were an important component to the success of the Conference. The Conference Feedback Survey was emailed to all Conference participants on Friday 23 May 2014 and we thank you for completing it. Your feedback is important with regards to the planning for future conferences. The August 2014 issue of Speak Ou t will be the full ‘wrap up’ of the 2014 National Conference connections: client.clinician.context , so we look forward to telling you all about it then! 18–21 May, 2014 Crown Conference Centre, Melbourne, Australia

Announcement: Ros Neilson’s new phonological awareness tests have been published! SEAPART (School Entry Alphabetic and Phonological Awareness Readiness Test): $132 incl. GST. • Tests readiness for literacy instruction. • Criterion referenced – based on mastery scores. • Provides clear guidelines for early intervention. • Suitable for preschool and early primary school. AIST-2 (Astronaut Invented Spelling Test-2): $99 incl. GST. • Tests phonemic awareness and emerging orthographic knowledge. • Administered individually or in whole classes. • Norms provided. • Spreadsheets provided to facilitate scoring. • Strong correlation with SPAT-R. • Suitable for early primary school onwards. Both tests are sold as a printed manual plus a USB drive containing all resources, as well as demonstration movies. Both SEAPART and AIST-2 manuals provide extensive literature reviews, glossaries, and lots of resources and practical suggestions for intervention based on the test results. Available from Ros Neilson: www.roslynneilson.com.au Also distributed by ACER.

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2015 national conference news

17–20 May 2015 National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia

Why this theme... The National Conference 2015 will promote connectedness, exchange of ideas and ‘big things’ for all speech pathologists that attend. The Conference Planning Committee (CPC) have selected the ‘CBR’ branding that was launched in 2013 in celebration of the Centenary of Canberra. ‘Canberra is about connectedness and the exchange of ideas, with unique interaction between government, science, research, education and business. Because it’s Australia’s capital city, big things happen here. It’s a city for all Australians, because of the stories told in our great national institutions. Most of all, as we pass our 100th birthday, it’s a city that has come of age. Our new brand needs to reflect all that, and more.’ (Sourced from brandcanberra.com.au ) C hallenge – Speech pathologists will learn about innovations, new research and alternate ways of delivering services, challenging their knowledge and current clinical practice. B roaden – Speech pathologists will be encouraged to ‘think outside’ the box. Within the current context of increased pressure on service delivery and a progressive profession, speech pathologists will be exposed to new evidence and innovative and efficient ways of delivering speech pathology services in many contexts, aiming to ‘broaden’ knowledge and the profession. R evolutionise – Speech pathologists will be encouraged to integrate learning from the Conference into their clinical practice, revolutionising how speech pathology services are delivered and revolutionising the profession as a whole.

Included with this issue of Speak Out you will find the Invitation & Call for Papers flyer . We encourage you to ‘spread the news’ throughout your many networks, colleagues and friends, wherever they are in the world. Provide them with a link to the Association’s website www. speechpathologyaustralia.org.au , where they can read more about the 2015 National Conference and online submission process. We have also included on the Conference website Instructions and Guidelines for making submissions, which will assist you prior to the actual submission process. Please remember that delegates will only have access to the title of the paper and author(s) name when they register and select sessions they wish to attend, so please carefully think about your presentation title. This will help ensure the audience you wish to attract and those who have the greatest interest in your topic will attend. While the closing date for submissions is Wednesday 3 September 2014 , there is no need to wait until the due date to submit your proposal. Katina Swan is Chair of the Scientific Program Sub-Committee and will look forward to working with you during the submission process. The CPC is currently liaising with the Keynote Speakers and will look forward to introducing them to you over the coming months. On behalf of the CPC, we look forward to bringing to you the 2015 National Conference, C hallenge B roaden R evolutionise . Felicity Martin Conference Convenor, 2015 Pamela Richards National Conference Manager

2015 Conference Planning Committee • Felicity Martin, Conference Convenor, 2015 • Katina Swan – Chair, Scientific Program Sub-committee • Eleanor McMillan • Anna Russell • Bethany Wagg

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continuing professional development news

National Office has a 1300 368 835 number to support members within Australia to have equity in phoning National Office for the cost of a local call. When phoning about CPD, please have your SPA member number ready to help us assist you as efficiently as possible.

SPA Members: If you are registering for CPD Events, you will need to log on using your SPA username and password. As a SPA member, please do not create a new account or you will not be recognised as a current member and your fee will appear at Non Member rates. (Only non-SPA members who do not have a SPA account, need to go to Create Account to proceed with registration.)

SPA is offering Live Online 90-minute CPD events run in conjunction with CPDLive The events to date are: • Developmental Pathways to Language Competence and Language Disorder: Implications for Speech Pathology Practice by Dr Patricia Eadie . You can register for the Recording (viewing available only until 11 July 2014) of the Live Event from 11/4/14.

• Managing Dysphagia via Telepractice: What's the Evidence? By Professor Liz Ward . You can register for the Live Event on Wednesday 2 July 2014 (3pm AEST for live event) or the Recording available post- session.

• The role of Speech Pathology with clients with Mental Health Disorders By Mary Woodward and Natalie Albores . You can register for the Live Event on Thursday 28 August 2014 (1pm AEST for live event) or the Recording available post-session.

To find out more , go to the SPA website, and then to SPA News and Events > CPD Events > CPD Branch Events & CPDLive .

We would value member input on any suggestions for future topics for 90-minute online CPD events via email to Sharon Crane at scrane@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au . We look forward to hearing from you.

2014 National Tour Dr Julia Starling – “Supporting upper primary older school-aged children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking!” Registration is available for all upcoming workshops. (Get in quickly to avoid disappointment as Brisbane and Melbourne sold out.) Registration is now available for all workshops Dr Caroline Bowen will be presenting for SPA across a number of states in 2014… Dr Bowen has announced that 2014 will be her last year for presenting workshops in Australia, so watch out for these events to open for online registration as they sell out fast and there won’t be repeats!

Workshops are open for registration in Perth, Sydney, Toowoomba, Townsville, Brisbane and Tamworth.

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national Online 90-minute events run in conjunction with CPDLive Please refer to page 12 of this issue for more details about CPDLive events.

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

australian capital territory Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October 2014

Canberra National Tour Supporting upper primary children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling

new south wales Monday 14 July 2014

• 2014 SA CPD Leader is Barbara Lyndon. • 2014 TAS CPD Leader is Alison Gardner. • 2014 VIC CPD Leaders are Linda Crisci and Kate Bridgman. • 2014 WA CPD Leader is Kelly Robinson.

Sydney Assessment and Management of Paediatric Dysphagia and Feeding Difficulties by Kelly Weir Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 August 2014 Sydney Spoiled for Choice and Sound Reasoning by Dr Caroline Bowen Thursday 28 August 2014 Sydney Childhood Apraxia Of Speech by Dr Caroline Bowen Monday 8 September 2014 Tamworth Sound Reasoning: Therapy, Targets and Techniques for Children with Speech Sound Disorders by Dr Caroline Bowen Tuesday 9 September 2014 Tamworth Childhood Apraxia Of Speech by Dr Caroline Bowen Thursday 13 and Friday 14 November 2014 Sydney National Tour Supporting upper primary children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling northern territory Thursday 26 and Friday 27 June 2014 Darwin National Tour Supporting upper primary children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling Queensland Friday 18 July 2014 Brisbane iPads are Appsolutely Amazing by Dr Kristy Goodwin Sunday 3 August Brisbane Tears, Tantrums and ‘I only eat Toast’: Skills and strategies to achieve happier meal times by Mary-Louise Shearer and Lyndal Franklin Thursday 14 August 2014 Brisbane Working with adults with cognitive-communication disorders by Dr Anna Copley and Dr Petrea Cornwell Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 September 2014 Toowoomba Speech Sound Disorders: The Basics and Beyond II by Dr Caroline Bowen

The CPD Leaders and committees are supported by paid staff, who are 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, 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. Registrations are now open for the 2014 CPD Events listed. 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.

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Thursday 4 September 2014 Townsville Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Dr Caroline Bowen Saturday 6 September 2014 Brisbane Childhood Apraxia of Speech by Dr Caroline Bowen Friday 24 October 2014 Mackay iPads are Appsolutely Amazing by Dr Kristy Goodwin Friday 24 October 2014 Brisbane Autism Update: A Clinically-Focused Research Review by Dr David Trembath Friday 21 November 2014 Brisbane Dynamic Assessment: Bridging the Diagnostic Gap for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children by Gayle Hemsley South Australia Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 August 2014 Adelaide National Tour Supporting upper primary school- aged children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling Monday 10 November 2014 Adelaide Dysarthria – Let's Make It Clear by Dr Emma McLaughlin tasmania Thursday 21 and Friday 22 August 2014 Hobart National Tour Supporting upper primary children and adolescents wih language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling Victoria Friday 1 August 2014 Melbourne Play Skills by Professor Karen Stagnitti Monday 11 August 2014 Melbourne Working with clients with aphasia: goal setting and integration of impairment and functional approaches by Professor Linda Worrall Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August Melbourne Best practice in the management of speech sound disorders in children: Making every session count by Dr Elise Baker Repeat of Dr Elise Baker's 2013 National Tour due to popular demand Thursday 30 October 2014 Melbourne Effectively Assessing and Managing Common Feeding Problems in Infants and Children by Sarah Starr Friday 31 October 2014 Melbourne Effectively Assessing and Managing Infants and Children with Severe Oral Hypersensitivity and Feeding Aversion by Sarah Starr

Wednesday 12 November 2014 Melbourne “Team without walls” Speech Pathology Management for people with Progressive Neurological Diseases (PND) by Calvary Health Care Bethlehem western australia Thursday 3 July 2014 (rescheduled from 27/3/14) Perth The Role of Impairment-Based Therapy in Early Post Stroke Aphasia Recovery – Sundowner by Dr Erin Godecke Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August Perth National Tour Supporting upper primary children and adolescents with language and literacy difficulties: Time for some creative thinking! by Dr Julia Starling Tuesday 26 August 2014 Perth Sundowner Exploring NARNIA: Applying a novel discourse assessment and intervention to people with aphasia by Professor Anne Whitworth Wednesday 17 September 2014 Perth Sundowner Autism: Interventions and Media Reporting by Professor Andrew Whitehouse Thursday 25 September 2014 Perth Videoconference Autism: Causes, Interventions and Media Reporting by Professor Andrew Whitehouse

Sharon Crane Senior Advisor Professional Education & Certification (CPD & PSR)

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CPD News: Professor Gina Conti-Ramsden in Adelaide

It’s a rarity that overseas speakers are part of Branch CPD Programs but that was the thrilling outcome of a timely alignment of planning occurring on opposite sides of the world in 2013. Professor Gina Conti-Ramsden from the University of Manchester in the UK was investigating visiting Australia in early 2014 for research purposes and the SA Branch Professional Learning Working Group (PLWG) was thinking laterally and creatively about possibilities for its 2014 CPD Program! After exploratory emails and Skype calls, and then confirmation that Gina would be in Melbourne in early 2014, arrangements proceeded for Gina to present in Adelaide on 3 March. This was somewhat of a coup! Anyone reading in the area of child language will come across Gina’s work as she is prolific in the literature. So it was not surprising there was a lot of interest in Gina’s one-day workshop, ‘Understanding the nature and developmental course of language impairments in children’, which ended up being sold out. As well as conveying current and useful information with practical application the day also provided food for thought. Discussion about key messages for parents and teachers was opportune in the context of the recent launch of the ICP2014. It was interesting to reflect on public awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder compared with Specific Language Impairment and consider how understanding and appreciation of the hidden disability of language impairment might be increased. Gina is among a group of academics behind RALLI, an internet campaign for Raising Awareness of Language Learning Impairments. The RALLI YouTube channel can be found at http://www.youtube.com/rallicampaign . After the workshop there was time to show Gina some of the sights and landmarks of Adelaide before dinner with the Professional Learning Working Group. Barbara Lyndon Professional Learning Working Group Leader SA Branch Note: In regard to speakers for the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program it is current Speech Pathology Australia (Association) policy that overseas speakers must be already visiting/in Australia or nearby countries, and the Association does not pay international airfares from the USA, UK or Europe for CPD speakers. If you know of a speaker planning to come to Australia or a nearby country at any stage your Branch CPD Committee or Sharon Crane at National Office would be very interested to hear from you.

From left, Catherine Quin (SA CPD Coordinator), Professor Gina Conti-Ramsden and Barbara Lyndon (SA Branch Professional Learning Working Group Leader).

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Private practice speech pathology – no place for dabblers, charities or cottage industries

Over the past six months National Office has received a steady stream of emails and calls from members seeking advice about setting up a private practice. The members enquiring fit into three categories: • New graduates – by far the most numerous; • Early career speech pathologists who are wanting to branch out on their own; and • Mid or late career members who see an opportunity to work privately in their area of experience or

examples of misinformation and/or misperceptions. We know that running a business takes a lot of time and effort and that it’s not for everyone. We also know that some of you feel like you have no other option but to go into private practice. Most importantly, however, we know that if we want to continue to be respected as an ethical, high quality, evidence based and professional allied health service then all private practitioners have to uphold very high standards. The onus to achieve these standards rests squarely with the individual practitioner or business owner and no matter how many hours you work, or how few or how many clients you see, your legal, ethical and professional responsibilities are the PP query: I can’t afford to buy assessment tools. Is there anywhere I can loan or hire assessment tools from? And what do I do about record forms. I know that other people photocopy them, is that legal? SPA’s response: Pearson and ACER assessment tools cannot be on-sold, loaned or gifted so you need to buy them if you need them. Purchasing the necessary tools and equipment to run a business is essential. It is illegal to photocopy record forms. SPA does not endorse this practice at all. SPs loaning or hiring out assessment tools or photocopying record forms should be reported to the supplier of the assessment tool. Resources: Pearson and ACER Terms and Conditions of Sale; SPA’s Information Sheet – Minimum Standards for Speech Pathology Equipment, Resources and Tools.

same. Hence the reference in the title to dabblers, charities and cottage industries – there is no place in private speech pathology for any of these types of businesses. The mindset from the outset has to be that you are now running a business and that your customers deserve the same quality of service no matter how large or small your business is. Speech Pathology Australia plays a vital and active role in supporting members to achieve high standards in private practice. We do that by providing guidelines, resources, seminars, Conference sessions, professional development and internal and external support. Here’s a range of queries that we have received and a summary of the advice provided. PP query: I’m not going to charge for my service or I’m going to charge a nominal fee because I’m a new graduate and I want to gain experience but what do I do about clients who have a Medicare referral or want to claim from their private health fund (PHF). SPA’s response: Not charging for a service is not illegal, however, SPA strongly recommends against this practice. You should not be using private practice as an opportunity to gain experience. You should be charging a fee commensurate with what it costs to provide the service and the amount of profit you need to make to gain an income. Your clients cannot claim a Medicare or PHF rebate unless they have paid a fee the same or greater than the rebate claimable and you must have a Medicare and/or PHF provider number. SPs must have their own Medicare provider number if they are going to provide a service to Medicare clients. Resources: SPA’s Guide to Establishing a Fee Schedule; SPA’s Information Sheet – Medicare Provider Numbers.

interest or whose current position is ceasing or under threat due to funding cuts or restrictions.

Some enquiries and subsequent conversations have highlighted

PP query: There is already a private practitioner working at the school or nursing home I want to work at. Can I offer my services too? SPA’s response: It is a free market, however, how you approach a business to offer your service has to be respectful and courteous to your colleague and should not deliberately undermine their business in any way. You can provide an overview of your service and fee schedule. Do not say disparaging things about the other business or comment on the other businesses’ fees. The school or nursing home is free to make a decision based on the facts and should not be coerced in any way to change practitioners. If you ever have concerns about a businesses’ practices they should be discussed with the business owner or SPA. Resources: Read SPA’s Code of Ethics (2010) or contact Christina Wilson, SPA’s Senior Advisor Professional Issues 1300 368 835 or cwilson@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au .

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