Episodes

  • Overseas qualified speech pathologists in Australia S6E33
    Sep 18 2024
    In this week’s episode, Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS and Dr Mary Claessen, SPA’s Senior Advisor Professional Standards, discuss how speech pathologists who are trained overseas prepare to work in Australia. They review legal considerations, skills assessment, and various working arrangements for speech pathologists who migrate to Australia or provide telepractice from other countries. RESOURCES for people seeking speech pathology services: Communication Hub - Finding good quality information: https://www.communicationhub.com.au/Communication_Hub/Resources/Finding-information.aspx Speech Pathology Australia - (1) Choosing a speech pathologist: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/What-to-ask.aspx?hkey=1c34b1f6-e32d-4bf7-88a8-0c083e0bece8 (2) Telehealth services: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/Choose-a-speech-pathologist/Telehealth-services.aspx?hkey=f2750842-f693-46f9-bbf8-3afd3cd4c530 RESOURCES for speech pathologists and employers: Speech Pathology Australia - (1) Skills Assessment information: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/Skills-Assessment/Skills-Assessments.aspx?hkey=ab0b3299-ec7d-4a3b-965f-7bdce32961b2 (2) Information for overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=4b8ed1ae-4758-4768-b11e-f769f4ddd3e1 (3) Information about hiring overseas qualified speech pathologists: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Overseas-trained/I-m-hiring-an-overseas-qualified-speech-pathologist.aspx?hkey=18516fc4-4217-4ab0-9a6d-ae1e47925bd7 (4) Position statement: International telepractice: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=96 (5) FAQ International telepractice from other countries to Australia: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=680 Australian Department of Home Affairs - (1) Employing overseas workers: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/employing-and-sponsoring-someone/employing-overseas-workers (2) Working in Australia: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia (3) Immigration assistance: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/who-can-help-with-your-application/overview Australian Taxation Office - Hiring and paying your workers: https://www.ato.gov.au/businesses-and-organisations/hiring-and-paying-your-workers Health Professionals and Support Services Award: https://library.fairwork.gov.au/award/?krn=MA000027 WorkPlacePLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    28 mins
  • Videofluoroscopic swallow studies: A new guideline S6E32
    Sep 11 2024
    In this week’s episode Professional Practice Advisor, Jess Kaplonyi, speaks with Dr Shana Taubert about Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and SPA’s newly published guideline. They discuss speech pathologist-led VFSS, the shortage of contrast agents, culturally safe studies, and the future of videofluoroscopy. Resources: SPA Practice Guideline Videofluoroscopic swallow study (members only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=964 Australian Radiation Protection And Nuclear Safety Agency [ARPANSA] (2008). Radiation protection of the patient: https://www.arpansa.gov.au/our-services/training/radiation-protection-of-the-patient Warren-Forward, H., Mathisen, B., Best, S., Boxsell, P., Finlay, J., Heasman, A., Hodis, D., Morgan, C., & Nixon, J. (2008). Australian speech-language pathologists’ knowledge and practice of radiation protection while performing videofluoroscopic swallowing studies. Dysphagia, 23(4), 371-377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00455-008-9151-6 Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-b). Barium calculator. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/best-practice/barium-recipes/iddsi-barium-calculator/ Swallowing Rehabilitation Research Laboratory. (n.d.-c). Instruction manual for ASPEKT-C method. https://steeleswallowinglab.ca/srrl/wp-content/uploads/ASPEKT-C-Instructions-for-Website-V1.0-Nov-18-2019.pdf Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    42 mins
  • Disability, sex education, and the speech pathologist- what's our role? S06 E31
    Sep 4 2024
    In this week’s episode we speak with Kardie Whelan (she/her), from Sexual Health Victoria about the role of a speech pathologist in supporting our disabled clients to access sex education from a communication access lens. Kardie speaks about how to prepare for questions that might make us feel uncomfortable, and what resources exist. Please note there is a brief discussion about sexual abuse and assault at 28:19, please skip ahead to 31:56, if that is safest for you. SPA resources Reporting abuse and neglect FAQ: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=451 Trauma informed practice resources: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Public/services/About-speech-pathologists/Mental-health-trauma.aspx?hkey=d2f3cce5-4c15-4d68-a454-8ec4280c1654 Resources:  Contact Kardie: disability@shvic.org.au SHV Professional learning Supporting the sexuality of people with cognitive disability (online module with Zoom or in-person session) https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=11-supporting-sexuality-of-individuals-with-cognitive-disability Sexuality and Autism for professionals (self-paced online module) https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=11-supporting-sexuality-of-individuals-with-cognitive-disability Sexuality and Autism (in person or Zoom) https://shvic.org.au/courses/dp?eventtemplate=250-sexuality-and-autism-for-professionals Group education for people with disability https://shvic.org.au/communities/services/supporting-people-with-cognitive-disability?categoryfilter-traversablecategories=12 SECCA https://www.secca.org.au/resources/ Planet Puberty https://www.planetpuberty.org.au/ Toolkit for working with Students with disability https://shvic.org.au/student-sessions/relationships-and-sexuality-education-for-students-with-cognitive-disability SHFPACT SoSAFE! program https://www.shfpact.org.au/index.php/education/sosafe True Relationships and reproductive health resources https://www.true.org.au/resources/shop
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    42 mins
  • Speech Pathology Week: Speech pathologists communicating their way S6E30
    Aug 28 2024
    In this week’s episode we explore Speech Pathology Week’s theme, “Communicate YOUR way.” We speak with speech pathologists Janelle Sampson (she/her), Cicely Binford (she/her), Niall Taylor (he/she) and Subha Mohan (she/her). They discuss and celebrate Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), neurodivergent and gender affirming communication, and speaking different Englishes and languages. Resources:  Two Way Street – Videos of young AAC communicators: https://twowaystreet.com.au/2022/03/09/videos-of-young-aac-communicators/ ROCC assessment: https://www.roccassessment.com.au/ Speak Up Podcast – Creating a neurodiversity-enabling workplace and service S6E5: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/creating-a-neurodiversity-enabling-workplace-and-service-s06-e05 Australian Professional Association for Trans Health: https://auspath.org.au/ Speak Up Podcast – Translanguaging and linguistic justice S5E9: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/s05e09-final Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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.  Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enrol (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Rebroadcast: Enabling counselling practice in aphasia S6E29
    Aug 21 2024
    This week, we rebroadcast an episode from Season 4. Maire MacCana, community-based Speech Pathologist with the Tasmanian Health Service, chats with Dr Jasvinder Sekhon, a speech pathologist and research affiliate and community of practice member at the Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Recovery and Rehabilitation. Jas explores research into counselling training for speech pathologist to support the psychological wellbeing of people with post-stroke aphasia. Contact Dr. Sekhon at: J.Sekhon@latrobe.edu.au Resources: CLEAR - Counselling education in aphasia rehabilitation short course: https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/counselling-education-in-aphasia-rehabilitation-clear Aphasia CRE webinar - Enabling speech pathologists to feel confident supporting people with post-stroke aphasia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNAezKIgk5s Speak Up: Applying a biopsychosocial framework when working with people living with aphasia: S4E10: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/applying-a-biopsychosocial-framework-when-working-with-people-living-with-aphasia-s04-ep10 References: The Government Office for Science, London. (2008). Foresight mental capital and wellbeing project, final project report. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mental-capital-and-wellbeing-making-the-most-of-ourselves-in-the-21st-century Ryff, C. D. (1995). "Psychological Well-Being in Adult Life." Current Directions in Psychological Science 4(4): 99-104. https://shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au/counselling-education-in-aphasia-rehabilitation-clear Sekhon, Jasvinder K., Oates, Jennifer, Kneebone, Ian, & Rose, Miranda (2022) A phase II randomised controlled trial evaluating the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an education program on speech-language pathologist’ self-efficacy, and self-rated competency for counselling to support psychological wellbeing in people with post-stroke aphasia, Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation. https://doi.10.1080/10749357.2022.2145736 World Health Organisation (WHO). (2001). International classification of functioning, disability and health. http://www.who.int/classifications/icf/en/ World Health Organisation (WHO). (2022). Mental health: Strengthening our response. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response. Zanella, C., Laures-Gore, J., Dotson, V. M., & Belagaje, S. R. (2022). Incidence of post-stroke depression symptoms and potential risk factors in adults with aphasia in a comprehensive stroke center. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, ahead-of-print, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/10749357.2022.2070363 Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    57 mins
  • Culturally secure telehealth for Aboriginal people living with ABI S6E28
    Aug 14 2024
    In this week’s episode, we speak with Mitch Walley from Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, and Dr Natalie Ciccone from ECU about a telehealth service for Aboriginal people living with acquired brain injury (ABI). They discuss steps for making the service culturally secure, and the important role of yarning and Aboriginal coworkers in this process. For a complete reference list, please email speakuppoadcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or follow the below steps and access along with the transcript via the Learning Hub. Resources: Indigenous Allied Health Australia: https://iaha.com.au/ IAHA Cultural Responsive Training Levels 3 and 4: https://iaha.com.au/iaha-consulting/cultural-responsiveness-training/ Lowitja Institute: https://www.lowitja.org.au/ Australian Indigenous Health InfoNet: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/ Stroke Foundation- Our Stroke Journey: https://strokefoundation.org.au/media/hxmn4b1w/our-stroke-journey.pdf Ciccone, N., Armstrong, E., et al. (2019). The Wangi (talking) project: A feasibility study of a rehabilitation model for Aboriginal people with acquired communication disorders after stroke. Lin, I., Green, C., & Bessarab, D. (2016). ‘Yarn with me’: applying clinical yarning to improve clinician–patient communication in Aboriginal health care. Armstrong, E., Colegate, K., et al. (2024). Intersectionality and its relevance in the context of Aboriginal People with brain injury in Australia. Armstrong, B., Coffin, J., et al. (2023). Communication services for Indigenous peoples after stroke and traumatic brain injury: Alignment of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 16 and 17 within the First Nations context in Australia. Armstrong, E., Coffin, J., et al. (2021). “You felt like a prisoner in your own self, trapped”: the experiences of Aboriginal people with acquired communication disorders. Penn, C., Armstrong, E., et al. (2017). De-colonising speech-language pathology practice in acquired neurogenic disorders. Research by Anne Lowell, Emily Armstrong and Rebecca Amery and colleagues at Charles Darwin University as well as research by Frances Cochrane at James Cook University. McGill, N., & Lewis, T. (2024). Evidence matters: research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities. SPA Resources: IAHA Cultural Responsive Training Level 1: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3328 Level 2: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3335 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally responsive capability framework: speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=884 Anti-racism position statement: speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/libraryviewer?ResourceID=54 Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    52 mins
  • Intermediaries Working With The Accused S6E27
    Aug 7 2024
    In this week’s episode, we discuss the ACT Intermediary program with Laura Cilesio, senior director of the intermediary program, Vanessa (Ness) McKinley, director of the intermediary program and Sarah Cocco, senior intermediary. Laura, Ness and Sarah discuss with Mary Woodward, SPA’s Senior Advisor-Justice, about the roll out and impact of the ACT’s intermediary program. The ACT is the first Australia jurisdiction to offer intermediary services to anyone who has come into contact with the justice system, not just victims. Resources: ACT Intermediary Program: https://www.hrc.act.gov.au/intermediaries NSW Victims Services, child sexual offence evidence program: https://victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au/how-can-we-help-you/programs-and-initiatives/child-sexual-offence-evidence-program.html#:~:text=The%20witness%20intermediary's%20role%20is,advocates%2C%20or%20a%20support%20person. Victoria Intermediary Program: https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/justice-system/courts-and-tribunals/intermediary-program#:~:text=The%20Intermediary%20Program%20assists%20criminal,something%20happen%20to%20them%2C%20or Queensland Intermediary Scheme: https://www.courts.qld.gov.au/services/queensland-intermediary-scheme#:~:text=The%20Queensland%20Intermediary%20Scheme%20(QIS,improve%20the%20quality%20of%20evidence Witness Intermediary Scheme Tasmania: https://www.justice.tas.gov.au/carcru/witness-intermediary-scheme A guide for Communicaiton Partners- South Australia: https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/599337/Guide-for-communication-partners.pdf Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    53 mins
  • Disability pride and anti-ableist practice S6E26
    Jul 31 2024
    In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Emma McLaughlin, from La Trobe Uni. Emma is a speech pathologist with a disability and she speaks about accessibility and making our practise anti-ableist. Before we speak with Emma, Erin West, Senior Policy Officer, gives us an update on the things we may have missed in the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS review as well as the NDIS pricing for the year ahead. NB. This episode was recorded prior to the Federal Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission on 31 July 2024. Resources: NDIS review final report: https://www.ndisreview.gov.au/resources/reports/our-final-report-guide-people-disability-and-their-families-2023 Disability Royal Commission final report: https://disability.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report People with Disability Australia Language Guide: https://pwd.org.au/resources/language-guide/ NHS Sensory-friendly resource pack: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/B0467_i_Sensory-friendly-resource-pack_.pdf Ableism 101: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/blog/ableism-101/ Principles of Co-design : https://www.ncoss.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Codesign-principles.pdf Disability Pride Month: https://ableaustralia.org.au/disability-pride-month-2024 Disability pride guide to Melbourne: https://news.melbourne.vic.gov.au/disability-pride-guide-to-melbourne/ Hidden disability sunflower program: https://hdsunflower.com/au/ SPA member resources: Response to the NDIS Review Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Articles/Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report.aspx?name=Response-to-the-NDIS-Review-Final-Report Virtual town hall- NDIS regulation: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=410162 Response to the Disability Royal Commission Final report: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/News-and-publications/Articles/November-2023/Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report.aspx?name=Disability-Royal-Commission-Final-Report Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We 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. Free access to audio transcripts for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2. Filter – Format – Podcast – Search 3. Select the podcast of your choice 4. Enroll (you will need to sign in or create an account) 5. Add to cart – Proceed to checkout – Submit 6. You will receive an email Order Confirmation with a link back to the Learning Hub 7. The Podcast and transcript will be available in your Learning Centre For further enquiries, please email learninghub@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
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    52 mins