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The Speak Up podcast by Speech Pathology Australia highlights conversations with esteemed contributors in the speech pathology space. We explore key issues in the profession, in a short and easy to listen to format.
Free access to audio transcripts, and where relevant resource / reference lists, for all Speak Up Podcast episodes are available via the Association’s Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account.
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A complete list of episodes is available on the SPA Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/login.do
Season 1 has been archived, and season 2 will be as episodes become five years old over the course of 2025.
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this presentation. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in these recordings including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into these recordings. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this presentation or any of these materials.
Free access to audio transcripts, and where relevant resource / reference lists, 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 speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
We advise listeners to assess the currency of the content based on the time of their listening, as it may have become outdated. We may remove any recording, or part of any recording at any time for any reason. Episodes that are five years old or older have been archived. You can request access to an archived episode by contacting: speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
A complete list of episodes is available on the SPA Learning Hub: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/login.do
Season 1 has been archived, and season 2 will be as episodes become five years old over the course of 2025.
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this presentation. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in these recordings including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into these recordings. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this presentation or any of these materials.
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In this week’s episode dual-qualified speech pathologist and clinical psychologist, Natalie Manley, speaks about supporting children with co-occurring Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She discusses cognitive and linguistic characteristics of these kids, and strengths-based approaches to motivation and engagement, and behavioural, emotional, and cognitive regulation.
Resources:
• Manley, N., Wilder, A. (2025). Clinical accommodations for children with co-occurring Developmental Language Disorder and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 10(1), 18-28. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00076
• Hancock, N., Redmond, S., Fox, A., Ash, A., Hogan, T. (2025). Word reading and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in children with Developmental Language Disorder. AJSLP, 34(3), 1324-1340. https://doi.org/10.1044/2025_AJSLP-24-00052
• Hannig-Russell, K., Redmond, S. (2025). The Impacts of co-occurring Developmental Language Disorder on the academic, interpersonal, and behavioral profiles of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 10(1), 29-43. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00035
• Redmond, S., Ash, A., Li, H., Zhang, Y. (2024). Links among Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms and psycholinguistic abilities are different for children with and without Developmental Language Disorder. AJSLP, 33(5), 2344-2363. https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJSLP-23-00388
• DLD Project: DLD & ADHD short course with Natalie Manley: https://thedldproject.com/course/dld-and-adhd/
• Tuning in to Kids: https://tuningintokids.org.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 transcripts and a full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, Cyndal Nelson (they/them) of the Queer Speech Collective speaks with Lauren Haskins (she/her) about her practice’s efforts to create a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals through the Pride in Health and Wellbeing program. Lauren then speaks with Tyler Chapman (he/him) about his perspectives on allyship as a final year student and member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Resources:
• Pride in Health and Wellbeing: https://prideinhealth.com.au/
• Queer Speech Collective – Sign up https://forms.gle/VGREsDhUVnbTprp27 or contact queerspeechcollective@gmail.com
• A Growing Understanding – HWEI Gold Tier status: https://www.agrowingunderstanding.com.au/gold-tier-speech-pathology-service-what-it-means-for-your-family/
• Minus 18 - Information on pronouns: https://www.minus18.org.au/pronouns/
• Trans Hub - Information to support trans allyship: https://www.transhub.org.au/basics-101/
SPA resources:
• Position statement: Culturally responsive speech pathology practice: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=1097
• Speak Up podcast - Supporting LGBTIQ+ individuals in Aged Care S7E21: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/s7e21-supporting-lgbtiq-individuals-in-aged-care
• Speak Up podcast – Fostering queer diversity in the speech pathology profession S6E21: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/fostering-queer-diversity-in-the-speech-pathology-profession-s06-e21
• Speak Up podcast – Communication and wellbeing of trans and gender diverse people S5E45: https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/communication-and-wellbeing-of-trans-and-gender-diverse-people-s05e45
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, Asta Fung discusses her soon to be completed PhD research about applying our skills to breathing interventions to offer relief to people experiencing chronic pain. Asta discusses how she became interested in breathing interventions and recognised the skills speech pathologists can bring to this area of emerging speech pathology practices.
Resources:
Fung, Asta and Duncanson, Kerith and Mittinty, Manasi Murthy and Vertigan, Anne E. and Snodgrass, Suzanne J., Exploring Patients’ Perceptions and Experiences of a Telehealth-Based Group Breathing Intervention For Chronic Pain: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5102062 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5102062
Slowly breathe the nerves away, by Asta Fung https://www.ruralhealth.org.au/partyline/article/slowly-breathe-nerves-away.html
Breath by James Nestor https://www.penguin.com.au/books/breath-9780241289129
The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown https://oxygenadvantage.com/oxygen-advantage-book/
Dr Andrew Huberman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0OBgihk2f8&t=117s
Breathing Pattern Disorder: https://ilovcdtoolkit.org/breathing-pattern-disorder/
Dysfunctional Breathing: https://toolkit.severeasthma.org.au/co-morbidities/pulmonary-upper-airways/dysfunctional-breathing/
Chronic Pain Australia: https://chronicpainaustralia.org.au/
Pain Australia: https://www.painaustralia.org.au/
Agency of Clinical Innovation, Pain Management Network:https://aci.health.nsw.gov.au/chronic-pain
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, we speak with Associate Professor Anna Miles and Adjunct Associate Professor Jan Baker about functional dysphagia. Jan and Anna talk about the research from FND that they have drawn on to create a biopsychosocial framework for supporting people with functional dysphagia.
Resources:
Read Anna and Jan’s article here:
Miles, A., Baker, J., Barker-Collo, S., & Leadley, S. (2025). Functional dysphagia: Developing a framework for assessment and treatment. International journal of speech-language pathology, 1–16. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549507.2025.2473071
For a full list of the references please go to the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create a free account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
SPA resources:
SPA Dysphagia practice guideline: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=125
SPA Mental health and trauma resources: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/services/About-speech-pathologists/Mental-health-trauma.aspx
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this Speech Pathology Week episode, Dr Debbie Pu from Monash University discusses how we can have “Impact through communication” about dysphagia awareness. She discusses what different stakeholders understand about swallowing difficulties, how public awareness can support people living with dysphagia to enjoy safe meals, and how speech pathologists can communicate with impact about this issue.
Resources:
Pu et al., (2025). Awareness of dysphagia: An integrative review: https://pubs.asha.org/doi/full/10.1044/2025_PERSP-24-00293
Molfener et al., (2025). Assessing public awareness and understanding of dysphagia: A representative survey of US adults: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00455-025-10826-2
Packer et al., (2025). “I like to accommodate as much as possible”: A survey of food service professionals’ awareness of dysphagia and experiences in dietary modifications: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17549507.2025.2544738
SPA resources:
Speech Pathology Week 2025; Impact through communication: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Campaigns/Speech-Pathology-Week.aspx
Swallowing Awareness Day resources: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/News-media-campaigns/Campaigns/Swallowing-Awareness-Day.aspx
Swallowing difficulty: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Comm-swallow/Swallowing.aspx
Modified foods and fluids terminology: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/About-Us/Ethics-and-standards/Modified-foods-and-fluids-terminology.aspx
Speak Up podcast S6E25 A behind the scenes look at Maggie Beer’s Big Mission: https://on.soundcloud.com/LGBBFOJQrlWvl5ECTn
Speak Up podcast S7E6 Rethinking thickened liquids: https://on.soundcloud.com/KAOCtNrx4yM575DDFF
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
From time to time Speak Up will rebroadcast previous episodes and invite speech pathologists to offer their reflections on the episode. This week Rebecca O’Neill (she/her), a Conference Support Fund Awardee reflects on her learning from Rebecca Reinking (she/her), both in this episode and at her conference presentation.
Rebecca Reinking is a paediatric Speech Pathologist from ATUNE Health Centres and “Adventures in Speech Pathology”. Rebecca shares her clinical expertise when working with the minimal pairs approach.
Resources:
Adventures in Speech Pathology’s YouTube Minimal Pairs approach playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt2XislMkMk&list=PLAuvNJDSFeFSLq9CZxDwKTSPtAuwSQ6BO
Adventure’s in Speech Pathology Online PD "Mastering minimal pairs": https://bit.ly/MMP_AISPCourse
SPA resources:
Minimal Pairs Approach: Step up your therapy game today! Clinical Bite with Rebecca Reinking: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3384
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode we speak with Dr David Lacey, CEO of IDCARE about cybersecurity for practices offering speech pathology and other allied health services. We discuss how threat actors gain access to data, how to manage data breaches, and steps that workplaces can take to prevent them.
Resources:
IDCARE – Services for small businesses: https://www.idcare.org/smallbusiness
OAIC – Notifiable data breaches: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/notifiable-data-breaches
OAIC – Health service providers: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/privacy-guidance-for-organisations-and-government-agencies/health-service-providers
SPA resources:
S7E28.5 Cybersecurity for speech pathology practices (Members only): https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=1451869
NB. In this special Members Only episode, we speak with a speech pathologist about her experience with a data breach and with Dr David Lacey, CEO of IDCARE about preventing and managing these. To respect the speech pathologist’s privacy, this is a SPA Member Only resource. Do not share this recording or information with others.
Private practice privacy guide (Members only): https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=555
Cloud based storage and privacy (Member only): https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=447
Data breach and privacy (Member only): https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=449
Mental health and wellbeing support for members (Members only): https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Member-benefits/mental-health-wellbeing-support.aspx?hkey=41da9687-1b53-4de0-baa6-4641080d0667
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
This week’s episode is a panel from the SPA 2025 Conference about bias within the profession. Dr Vishnu Nair, Professor Betty Yu and Associate Professor Sarah Verdon discuss the history of our field’s alignment with medical approaches, and the subsequent bias particularly in relation to race, disability, and the intersection of disparities, with a particular focus on neurodiversity. This conversation aligns with the launch of a new SPA resource, the Culturally responsive speech pathology, position statement, which Dr Marie Atherton introduces at the start of the episode.
Resources:
Culturally responsive speech pathology position statement: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=1097
S03E17 Culturally responsive practice: https://on.soundcloud.com/rQr4eEWei9zG2CDPL1
SBS inclusion bundle: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=1230743
Working with children and families from diverse backgrounds: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=1027772
In this week’s episode, Dr Lillian Krikheli and Dr Sarah El Wahsh speak about all things voice banking. Sarah and Lillian discuss how to raise the topic of voice preservation, how to support your service user to select the best software for their needs, and what changes AI has facilitated in voice banking.
Much of the content discussed in this podcast is informed by both clinical practice and co-design research conducted at the statewide progressive neurological disease service at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem (Melbourne). The research was supported by MND Victoria through the Ella Whaley Research Fund, along with internal funding from La Trobe University. A workshop based on this material was presented at the SPA 2025 Conference:
Krikheli, L., El-Wahsh, S., Brooks, M., Jackson, N., & Jackson, N. (2025, June 13). Voice banking: An investment in the speech pathologist’s toolkit [Conference workshop]. Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Adelaide, Australia.
The perspectives shared in this podcast represent the speakers' own interpretations and experiences and do not necessarily reflect those of any affiliated institutions or funding bodies.
Resources:
If you are a speech pathologist interested in the voice banking community of practice, please email: sarah.el-wahsh@sydney.edu.au or l.krikheli@latrobe.edu.au
Cave, R., & Bloch, S. (2021). Voice banking for people living with motor neurone disease: Views and expectations. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 56(1), 116–129. https://doi.org/10.1111/1460-6984.12588
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, we speak with Anna Pannuzzo from WorkPlacePLUS about preparing for the unexpected, and using risk management to enable business continuity. Anna speaks about the process of making contingency plans for situations such as natural disasters, sudden illness, and data breaches.
Resources:
WorkPlacePLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/
Contact WorkPlacePLUS: https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/contact
SPA Resources:
SPA member private practice resources, including the privacy guide and policies and procedures manual: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/PPR/PPE.aspx
Podcast: S05 E27 Succession planning: future proof your business: https://on.soundcloud.com/VF8MWUAEZ4hawK2rpp
Free access to transcripts and the full list of resources / references for this podcast are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.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.
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Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, we bring you a recording live from SPA’s 2025 conference, in Tarntanya | Adelaide. Dr Fiona Kerr, who was the plenary presenter the morning of this recording, and speech pathologist Ishwari Samarakoon, speak about using AI and technology to support connection and communication. They speak about resources, and ways to ensure when using AI to support speech pathology services that this is done with co-design at the forefront of our minds.
Resources:
Human Compatible by Stuart Russell: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/human-compatible-9780141987507
2062: The world that AI made by Toby Walsh: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/2062
How to fix the future by Andrew Keen: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/andrew-keen-how-to-fix-the-future-9781786491688
The Interbrain by Digby Tantam: https://uk.jkp.com/products/the-interbrain
The Rundown AI: https://www.therundown.ai/
Sinead Bovell: https://www.sineadbovell.com/
The Art and Science of Looking Up, free e-book by Dr Fiona Kerr: https://www.lookup.org.au/report
Contact Ish: https://thespeechielife.com.au/
Australian Government 10 guardrails for using AI: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard/10-guardrails
Australia’s AI ethical principles: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles
SPA resources:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in speech pathology: Ethical considerations: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/resource?resource=935
AI FAQ: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Shared_Content/Smart-Suite/Smart-Library/Public/Smart-Library-View.aspx?resource=941
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode we speak with Jane and Kelly from the Advisor team about the frequently asked questions that they are hearing from SPA members about the recent NDIS changes. Kelly and Jane speak about the resources that members have found helpful, including information about pricing, ceasing services, and the heavy toll that speech pathologists are feeling. The episode ends with some reflections on NAIDOC week.
Resources:
Free access to transcripts and for a full list of resources for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/ you will need to sign in or create a free account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
SPA's NDIS updates:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Professional-Resources/NDIS.aspx?hkey=3a92e538-62d2-45d5-a7e7-cee571b818f4
SPA's Mental health and wellbeing resources: https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Member-benefits/mental-health-wellbeing-support.aspx
Free member wellbeing webinars:
Thriving through uncertainty - strategies for personal wellbeing (July 16th 2025)
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE61
Navigating difficult conversations with care (July 24th 2025)
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE53
Navigating moral injury - supporting the wellbeing of SPs (July 29th 2025)
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=25PE22
NDIS pricing town hall (June 2025): https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=1027782
NAIDOC week events:
https://www.naidoc.org.au/local-events/local-naidoc-week-events
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.
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this live episode from the 2025 SPA Conference in Tarntanya | Adelaide, we speak with Helen Smith, who the day before became Speech Pathology Australia’s newest Life member.
Resources:
If you would like to hear Helen speak more about ethics, she contributed to the Code of Ethics: Support for everyday practice https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=3090
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, we recognise Pride month as SPA’s Jess Kaplonyi (she/her), speaks with Chris Hunt (she/her) and Dr Louisa Smith (she/her) from LGBTIQ+ Health Australia’s Silver Rainbow program. They discuss the experiences and support needs of LGBTIQ+ individuals living with dementia and who engage with palliative care and Aged Care.
Resources:
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – Silver Rainbow resources: https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/silver_rainbow
LGBTIQ+ Health Australia – Workplace Training: https://www.lgbtiqhealth.org.au/training
Dr Louisa Smith: https://experts.deakin.edu.au/56525-louisa-smith
Australia Government – My Aged Care Support for LGBTI people: https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/support-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-and-intersex-people
SPA Ageing and Aged Care resources (Members only): https://speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/Members/Professional-practice/Practice-areas/Ageing-and-aged-care.aspx?hkey=bff6ccb6-1850-4151-8545-3a899a74a3ba
In this week’s episode, the Scientific Chair of the 2025 conference, Dr Jacqueline McKechnie offers her reflections on the episode ethical AI in speech pathology, a conversation with Professor Emma Power, from UTS. Emma speaks about the opportunities and considerations that using Generative AI can provide and the ethical considerations that we need to be thinking about.
Resources:
The Conversation article: theconversation.com/will-ai-tech-li…sability-196481
Speak Up: Ethical AI in Speech Pathology Part 2: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/topclass.do?expand-OfferingDetails-Offeringid=450861
Australia’s AI Ethics Principles: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/australias-artificial-intelligence-ethics-principles/australias-ai-ethics-principles
Australian Government 10 guardrails: https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/voluntary-ai-safety-standard/10-guardrails
Otter AI (meeting note taker): get.otter.ai/otter_ai_chat/?utm…AAYASAAEgIpuPD_BwE
Chat GPT: chat.openai.com/
HeyGen: www.heygen.com/?sid=rewardful&vi…AYASAAEgLiE_D_BwE
Yoodli AI speech coach: www.youtube.com/@yoodli/videos
The Bletchley Declaration: www.industry.gov.au/publications/bl…2-november-2023
WHO Global report on AI in health: www.who.int/news/item/28-06-202…-its-design-and-use
Digital NSW: www.digital.nsw.gov.au/
Hippocratic AI: https://www.hippocraticai.com/
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, Dr Debbie Pu from the 2025 Conference Planning Advisory Committee offers her reflections on the episode UN Sustainable Development Goals. Professor Sharynne McLeod and Professor Julie Marshall about a special issue of the International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology focusing on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals from 2023. They discuss insight from speech pathologists around the globe on how the profession can contribute to peace and prosperity for people and the planet now and in the future.
Resources:
SPA introduction to the special issue of the IJSLP: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Members/News-and-publications/Publications/Speak-Out-Articles/Latest/Communication-swallowing-S-D-G.aspx
IJSLP Issue on Communication, Swallowing, and the Sustainable Development Goals (Open-Access): www.tandfonline.com/toc/iasl20/25/1
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: sdgs.un.org/goals
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week's episode, we speak with Anna Pannuzzo, from WorkPlace PLUS, about creating policies to uphold everyone’s psychosocial safety at work. Anna speaks about how planning ahead can help to ensure that if something challenging and unexpected does happen, there is a prepared plan. Anna speaks about policies and processes for psychosocial hazards, raising concerns in your workplace and how to balance the wellbeing of staff and being empathic to service users who are facing their own challenges.
Resources:
WorkPlace PLUS https://www.workplaceplus.com.au/
Safe Work Australia https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
FairWork Ombudsman https://www.fairwork.gov.au/
FairWork Commission https://www.fwc.gov.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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, we speak with Associate Professor Jade Cartwright. Jade is delivering the Elizabeth Usher Memorial Lecture at the 2025 SPA conference in Tarntanya | Adelaide on Sunday June 15th, 2025.
Jade discusses the inspiration behind her plenary address, and reflects on the learnings we can achieve when we work to co-design with the people we support.
Resources:
Register for the SPA 2025 Conference in person in Tarntanya | Adelaide or online: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/CPD-events/SPA-conference/2025/Home.aspx?hkey=7dc6c396-6a70-45c3-8dbf-35b3d1db93e2
Visit the author Christine Bryden’s website:
https://christinebryden.com/
Visit the author Kate Swaffer’s website:
https://kateswaffer.com/
Visit the author Wendy Mitchell’s website:
https://whichmeamitoday.wordpress.com/
View Dr Gaynor Macdonald publication history:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gaynor-Macdonald
Maggie Beer's Big Mission on iView:
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/maggie-beer-s-big-mission
Speak Up podcast S6 E25 A behind the scenes look at Maggie Beer’s Big Mission
https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-maggie-beers-big-mission-s6e26?si=9897459275334a52aa0e935634f651eb&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Consensus-based recommendations for people with PPA: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.14362
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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub, you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, Dr Tristan Nickless explores ethical challenges and considerations that speech pathologists face when working with funding models like the NDIS and Medicare. He discusses ways practitioners can be ethical stewards of public funds in supporting equitable access, managing time requirements, aligning funded supports with evidence, developing public trust, and a range of other actions.
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 transcripts and for a full list of resources / references for this podcast is available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
In this week’s episode, Professor Betty Yu of San Francisco State University provides a brief overview of the workshop on conversational analysis that she will co-present with Dr Vishnu Nair at the SPA Conference 2025. In this unscripted conversation she reflects on the nature of neurodiversity-affirming practice, whose experiences and communication are centred in society, and the role that speech pathology plays in maintaining the status quo or contributing to disability justice.
Resources:
Kohnert, K., Yim, D., Nett, K., Kan, P.F., Duran, L. (2005). Intervention with linguistically diverse preschool children: A focus on developing home language(s). Language, Speech, and Hearing in School (36) 3. 251-263. https://doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2005/025)
Yu, B., Sterponi, L. (2023). Toward neurodiversity: How conversation analysis can contribute to a new approach to social communication assessment. Language, Speech, and Hearing in School (1) 54. 27-41. https://doi.org/10.1044/2022_LSHSS-22-00041
SPA Resources:
Speak Up S7E13: Adopting a decolonial vision for the profession https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/adopting-a-decolonial-vision-for-the-profession-s7e13
Speak Up S7E7: Neurodiverse safe work initiative https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/neurodiverse-safe-work-initiative-s7e07
Speak Up S5E36: Stutter-affirming approaches & positive stuttering identity https://soundcloud.com/speechpathologyaustralia/stutter-affirming-approaches-and-positive-stuttering-identity-s05e36
Speak Up S5E9: Translanguaging and linguistic justice 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 transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au
Disclaimer: © (2025) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved.
Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.
I really enjoyed this podcast - thank you. Inspiring to hear the difference your work made & hopefully continues to make to adolescents.