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The Vic Branch celebrated the end of Speech Pathology Week 2015 in style with a trivia night at Bridie O’Reilly’s in Brunswick. In what seems like it is becoming a tradition, 120 people including speech pathologists, students and invited guests enjoyed the chance to discuss the ‘week that was’ with a meal, good company and entertainment. There was certainly much talking… The Member Engagement Committee comprises Speech Pathology Australia members, both practising speech pathologists and student members who are representatives of student bodies from the universities. All were on hand to set out the posters promoting Speech Pathology Week and the donated materials and to welcome our guests. Our trivia was provided by QuizMeisters: after a slight delay due to traffic we got off to a flying start. The 15 teams faced two rounds of general questions, some musical and film clips, a speech pathology specific round and a musical knowledge marathon covering all music played during the course of the night. The scientific use of a mini cricket bat as a heads or tails substitute allowed the element of chance some of us needed in the absence of actual knowledge of the material. It was all fun on the night and no one was sprung Googling the answers. Who knew that the Arnott’s biscuit range was so extensive? And there were prizes… guests received door prizes in the form of speech pathology materials, vouchers, books, wine and chocolates. Most of the chocolates seemed to be eaten for inspiration if the wrappers on some lucky tables were any indication. SPWeek Vic Branch Trivia Night

Winners! Table 10, from left: Jenny, Elaina, Lisette, Emma, Emily, Louisa and Ishani.

After a draw and a decider play off, Table 10 was declared the winner to much acclaim. We all felt special and our Coles Myer gift vouchers were much appreciated. We could not have done it without our co-team captains; Jane-Elise and Dean Cherry. The Branch was well supported by donors who provided a variety of materials for each table as well as prizes. We wish to thank: • Nestlé for the Fitbit • Flavour Creations • Brainstorm Educational & Special Needs Resources • National Relay Service • PLD Learning Resources • Wise Words Australia Pty Ltd • Red Stitch Actors Theatre • The Little Bookroom • The Pancake Parlour • And, of course, Speech Pathology Australia. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the night a success. The Vic Branch would like to acknowledge the work of Member Engagement leader Amanda Simionato and Erin de Winter in the planning and organisation of the event and on the night. It was a great success and a fine end to Speech Pathology Week.

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