Speech Pathology Australia Annual Report 2023

About Speech Pathology Australia Vision: Effective communication and swallowing throughout your life. Purpose: Empower speech pathologists and strengthen access to speech pathology.

Let’s talk about speech pathology Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia representing more than 15,000 members. Speech pathologists are university educated allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of people with communication and/or swallowing support needs. The Association provides services and support to empower speech pathologists and advocates for improved access to speech pathology services to ensure everyone has effective communication and swallowing throughout their lives. The Association ensures speech pathologists are suitably trained, qualified and safe to practise through its certification program. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au DISCLAIMER To the best of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited’s (‘the Association’) knowledge, this information is valid at the time of publication. The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content or accuracy of the material in this publication. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of the information provided. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this publication. Print Post Approved PP349181/01711 Print ISSN 1446-053X Digital ISSN : ISSN 2208-7125 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY The Association acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. They recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are grounded in continued connection to Culture, Country, Language, and Community, and acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded. We acknowledge the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong Boon Wurrung peoples where we conduct our business at National Office in Naarm (Melbourne).

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