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Speak Up

Speak Up: A Speech Pathology Australia Podcast

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. 1. Go to: www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/…e616542. 2

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00:32:30

Rebroadcast: Rethinking FND SLSS2E02

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2025/12/19

In this second episode of the 2025-2026 Summer Listening Series, Alice Pumfrey from the SPA 2025 conference support fund has selected rethinking functional neurological disorders. We start the episode with a reflection from Alice and go on to hear Matthew Ernst, Speech Pathologist and Regional Manager at Better Rehab in Queensland, speak with Dr. Cath Gregory, Speech Pathologist and lecturer, from the University of Technology Sydney. Cath outlines the speech pathology role when working with people

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00:29:02

Rebroadcast: Adverse childhood experiences SLSS2E01

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2025/12/12

Welcome back to the second season of the Summer Listening Series for 2025-2026! In this first episode Caitlyn Weber from the mental health and trauma working group reflects on a 2022 episode about adverse childhood experiences or ACEs.In this episode, SPA’s Senior Advisor – Mental Health and Trauma, Laura Caire, speaks with Sarah Verdon, Associate Professor in Speech and Language at Charles Sturt University. Sarah explores the importance of understanding and considering ACE’s when assessing the

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00:44:46

Communication access when critically unwell S7E44

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2025/12/03

In this week’s episode, we talk about communication access when someone is critically unwell. We are joined by speech pathologist Associate Professor Amy Freeman-Sanderson who is a project lead on priority setting for communication and swallowing difficulty in critical illness, and Adam Smith who is a patient and carer representative on this steering group. Adam speaks about his lived experience and how this has informed the research, Amy and Adam speak about their goal to understand the top 10

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00:50:47

PFD and ARFID: a multidisciplinary approach S7E43

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2025/11/26

In this week’s episode, we discuss paediatric feeding and Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. We are joined by a multi-disciplinary panel to discuss collaborative supports. Psychologist Dr Katherine Bartlett, dietitian Rachel Tutill, and speech pathologist Val Gent discuss recent research about paediatric feeding needs including ARFID, as well as supports, and resources for clinicians and family or supporters. Resources: Winten, Copeland G., Strodl, Esben, & Ross, Lynda J

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00:29:27

Leading with purpose: Reflections on governance &...

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2025/11/19

With Board nominations opening on 28 November, in this week’s episode SPA President, Kathryn McKinley, is interviewed by Early Career Reference Group member, Sarah Cathro. They discuss governance, service, how the Board provides leadership, and how speech pathologists at every career stage can contribute to the profession.SPA resources: • Nominations for the SPA Board open 28 November. www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/BoardElections • Join the Early Career Reference Group. Submit your EOI by 1

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00:54:46

Rebroadcast: Culturally safe telehealth for ABI...

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2025/11/12

This week we are rebroadcasting an episode on cultural safety with some suggested resources by way of introducing the 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.More cultural learning opportunities for

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00:51:43

Making job transitions that work for you S7E40

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2025/11/05

In this week’s episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Georgia Poupoulis, and Nathan Cornish-Raley speak with Chris Antartis of Rebel Recruitment and Polly McCarthy from Village Therapy. They discuss how new grads and experienced speech pathologists can find the right job for their circumstances and career path, and how employers can sustainably offer the supports candidates are looking for.Resources: Interview Boss podcast: https://www.interviewboss.com.au/ SPA resources: Talking

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00:30:01

Practical digital health tools S7E39

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2025/10/29

In this week’s episode, we speak with Jess Francis from the Training Club about digital health tools and resources to support speech pathologists in providing effective and efficient services. Jess speaks about the opportunities that digital health tools, including AI can provide allied health practitioners, acknowledges reservations that some people may hold, including when the TGA may become involved in regulating a tool, and suggests starting points to help people feel confident about engaging

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00:32:47

Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dynamic Systems...

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2025/10/22

In this week’s episode, Dr Jacqueline Lim discusses Dynamic Systems Theory as a way to understand Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) and inform the supports we provide. She discusses the range of factors that influence motor learning, variability in speech sounds, and considerations for assessment and treatment. 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

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00:48:57

Values driven speech pathology S7E37

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2025/10/15

In this week’s episode, we discuss values in the context of leadership to celebrate global ethics day, 2025. We are joined by Associate Professor Belinda Kenny, Chair Ethics Board, as well as Kelly and Trish from SPA’s National Office who regularly engage with members about ethical conduct and practice. Belinda, Kelly and Trish discuss reflective practice and the benefits to your work that come from authentically understanding yourself. We also speak about leadership skills, the targeted review of

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00:53:06

Rebroadcast: Mental health is all around us S7E36

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2025/10/08

From time to time Speak Up will rebroadcast previous episodes to offer timely insights. This week, ahead of World Mental Health Day on Friday 10 October 2025, we are re-broadcasting our conversation with Kerry Holland and Jessica Carpenter from Peninsula Speech Plus.Laura Caire, SPA’s Senior Advisor Mental Health and Trauma, speaks with Jess and Kerry about recognising when someone we support might need additional assistance, or may have mental health needs. Kerry and Jess also discuss trauma

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00:30:08

Foundational Supports S07E35

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2025/10/01

In this week’s episode, we start a conversation about Foundational Supports with Dr Erin West from SPA’s Policy and Advocacy team. Erin will discuss a conceptual model that SPA are using to advocate to ensure that Foundational Supports reflect the need of the children and families speech pathologists support, and that speech pathologists working across all contexts are reflected in the model.As a member benefit, this episode has also been recorded in video format to show the Foundational Supports

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00:45:25

Supporting children with co-occurring DLD and ADHD S7E34

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2025/09/24

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

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00:48:19

Allyship in Action S7E33

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2025/09/17

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

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00:56:48

Chronic pain and speech pathology: what’s our role?...

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2025/09/10

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

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01:08:32

Functional Dysphagia S7E31

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2025/09/03

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

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00:23:44

Impact through communication about dysphagia S7E30

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2025/08/27

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:

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00:42:51

Rebroadcast: Using minimal pairs S7E29

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2025/08/20

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

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00:35:41

Cybersecurity for speech pathology practices S7E28

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2025/08/13

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

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01:10:25

Culturally responsive speech pathology S7E27

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2025/08/06

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

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