Speech Pathology Australia

To share our experience?

Well, to share our knowledge and to be allowed to by Speech Pathology, I guess by Speech Pathology Australia.

Yeah, definitely.

I mean, there's, there's been no progress in the world when things are being done the same over and over and over.

Welcome to Speak Up, the official podcast of Speech Pathology Australia.

We bring you insightful conversations with leading professionals about key issues and innovations in speech pathology, all in a concise format that's perfect for your busy schedule.

We aim to inform, inspire and also engage.

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Now, let's embark on today's conversation.

Welcome to Speak Up, the official podcast of Speech Pathology Australia.

We bring you insightful conversations with leading professionals about key issues and innovations in speech pathology, all in a concise format that's perfect for your busy schedule.

We aim to inform, inspire and also engage.

Welcome to Speak Up, the official podcast of Speech Pathology Australia.

We bring you insightful conversations with leading professionals about key issues and innovations in speech pathology, all in a concise format that's perfect for your busy schedule.

We aim to inform, inspire and also engage.

If this content brings up difficult feelings for you, support is available.

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Hello, this is Dr. Erin West, Manager of Policy and Advocacy here at Speech Pathology Australia.

I'm speaking to you from the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people in Naam, also known as Melbourne.

This episode is being released during International Week of Deaf People, and specifically on the International Day of Sign Linguists.

Possibly more, yeah.

I'm going to say five years, okay? Because we've just learnt recently that apparently Spar is saying that you can.

If you come certified, you can go out and you can start on your own.

And I'm going to say it right here, it's dangerous.

And that is a really, really important distinction.

So today I'm going to be explaining what I mean by that using the communication milestones published by Speech Pathology Australia as my example.

So just before I get into it, a bit of a disclaimer.

This is general information.

So this is really important because a milestone is generally not describing the average child.

It's actually describing a point that helps us identify children who may need closer attention and additional support.

So to look at a real example, Speech Pathology Australia has communication milestone resources on their website for parents and educators.

I will link them in the show notes.

Welcome to Speak Up, the official podcast of Speech Pathology Australia.

We bring you insightful conversations with leading professionals about key issues and innovations in speech pathology, all in a concise format that's perfect for your busy schedule.

We aim to inform, inspire and also engage.

My name is Jess Caploni.

My pronouns are she, her, and I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of lands, seas, and waters throughout Australia and offer our respects to elders across all times and places.

Speech Pathology Australia's office sits on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and our staff and members work on traditional lands all across Australia.

Speech Pathology Australia recognises the central role that language plays in connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with culture, country and community and the interwoven nature of health and social and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise that the traditional owners of the lands across Australia have been here since time immemorial and that their sovereignty over this land was never ceded.

Welcome to Speak Up, the official podcast of Speech Pathology Australia.

We bring you insightful conversations with leading professionals about key issues and innovations in speech pathology, all in a concise format that's perfect for your busy schedule.

We aim to inform, inspire and also engage.

My name is Jess Caploni.

My pronouns are she, her, and I'd like to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land, seas and waters throughout Australia and offer our respects to elders across all times and places.

Speech Pathology Australia's office sits on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and our staff and members work on traditional lands all across Australia.

Speech Pathology Australia recognises the central role that language plays in connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with culture, country and community and the interwoven nature of health and social and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise that the traditional owners of lands across Australia have been here since time immemorial and that their sovereignty over this land was never ceded.

okay so no matter what contextual factors are surrounding the revenue coming to your business just know that people always want to feel something and if you know how to make people feel something you will always have the business and think that you can still be very professional and ethical while still tapping into the reason why parents want to access therapy then what are we doing as professionals what are we trying to create we But overstepping by promising clinical outcomes and fear-mongering and say, you must do this, otherwise your child will.

That's where I think you need to be really careful with what APRA and SPAR have said out because you don't want to fall into the trap of being unethical with your marketing.

But think about how you can showcase what you deliver as a therapist in a way that's really exciting for people to see in your content.

And have a look at what other clinics are doing.