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Speak Up
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, fo...
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Building communication partner skills in dementia S8E25
In this week’s episode, Jess speaks with Dr Natalie Douglas who shares practical tips and advice for speech pathologists supporting communication part...
Virtual reality in voice therapy and beyond S8E24
In this week's episode, we speak with Jannis Hansa, speech pathologist, epidemiologist and researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück...
Culture, safety, & sovereignty: A conversation with Professor Chelsea Watego S8E23
In this week’s episode, we are celebrating NAIDOC Week. SPA’s First Nations Lead, Nikita Westbury, speaks with Professor Chelsea Watego, a Munanjali a...
Rebroadcast: Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis – the speech pathology role S8E22
In this week’s rebroadcast, Anneke Flinn and Robyn Stephen, Director and Principal Clinician at Melbourne Child Development, and Speech Pathology cons...
Rebroadcast: Self-care for health workers S8E21
In this rebroadcast episode from Season 6, members of SPA’s early career and podcast reference groups, Brittany Fong and Lauren Osborne, speak with me...
Trans and gender diverse allied health education S8E20
In this week’s episode, we’re celebrating Pride Month. Jess is joined by Majella Jones, dietitian and PhD candidate, to discuss their research on impr...
Wellbeing for people with complex communication needs S8E19
In this week’s episode, we discuss the mental health needs of people with complex communication support needs (CCN). We speak with Nerida Kho, speech...
Identifying and managing pseudoscientific practices S8E18
In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr Emma Kate Thome from Boys Town National Research Hospital in the USA about identifying and managing pseudosci...
Preserving First Nations Languages S8E17
In this week’s episode, we celebrate National Reconciliation Week with a conversation led by SPA’s First Nations Lead, proud Wonnarua woman Nikita Aus...
Delivering blocks of supports S8E16
In this week’s episode, Liz Bell and Dr Rosemary Hodges speak with guest host Olivia Parkinson, about delivering supports in therapeutic blocks. Rosie...
Relationship-centered practices S8E15
In this week’s episode, we speak with Professor Nerina Scarinci, who will be delivering the Elizabeth Usher memorial lecture at the SPA Conference in...
Palliative autonomous choice in eating and drinking S8E14
In this week’s episode we speak with the authors of “Navigating choice: eating, drinking, and decision-making at end of life for individuals with cogn...
First Nations' perspectives on autism S8E13
In this week’s episode, Nikita Austin (Wanaruah Nation), SPA's First Nations Lead, speaks with Dr Grant Bruno (Samson Cree Nation) from the University...
Responsive and adaptive services S8E12
This week’s episode was recorded at the 2025 SPA conference in Adelaide or Tarntanya. This episode we speak with Professor Kirrie Ballard, and Dr Jacq...
Re-broadcast: climate change- a core concern for SPs S8E11
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd 2026, we are rebroadcasting our earth day episode from last year, where we speak with Dr. Abby Foster, and Suzann...
Multilingual assessment & ethical global engagement S8E10
In this week’s episode we speak with Dr Josephine Bampoe about the Ghanaian English assessment tool she created, and learnings that speech pathologist...
Preparing to practise in the Thriving Kids program S8E9
In this week’s episode, Dr Elizabeth Murray (SPA Thriving Kids Reference Group) speaks with Denise Imms (Thriving Kids Advisory Group) and Dr Erin Wes...
Systematic synthetic phonics S8E8
In this week’s episode, Professor Tanya Serry from La Trobe university and co-founder of the SOLAR lab, speaks about the systematic synthetic phonics...
Swallowing Awareness Day: Safe and enjoyable meals S8E7
In this week’s episode, we recognise Swallowing Awareness Day by speaking with Stacey Baldac, SPA's Chief Speech Pathology Advancement, about a resear...
Rebroadcast: Flexible models of service supports S8E6
In this episode we are rebroadcasting an episode from 2024 and reflect on the how a flexible approach to service delivery can improve the accessibilit...
Rethinking AAC practice S8E5
In this week’s episode, we speak with Amanda Hartmann about her experience with developing skills and confidence when working with AAC users. Amanda r...
Whole class AAC: Engaging students with visuals S8E4
In this week’s episode, we speak with Philippa Edwards, head of special education, and Haley Moran-Green, speech pathologist, who have been collaborat...
Aligning skills assessment with Professional Standards S8E3
In this week’s episode we are joined by Mary and Nicole from SPAs Regulation team to discuss the updated processes for overseas qualified speech patho...
Collaborative approach to school assessment & reports S8E2
In this week's episode, we explore how speech pathology reports can better support students when they’re written through a collaborative lens. SPA's N...
Rural, interprofessional, and culturally responsive learning S8E1
In this week’s episode, we explore an innovative practice education model where students receive interprofessional supervision to provide supports to...
Rebroadcast: Transitioning into the workforce SLSS2E08
In this final episode of the summer listening series Nicole Hatch, Speak Up podcast reference group member reflects on the conversation about supporti...
Rebroadcast: Culturally safe practices SLSS2E07
In this week on the summer listening series, Speech Pathology Australia’s First Nations Lead, Nikita Austin, a proud Wanaruah woman, reflects on the n...
Rebroadcast: Auctioneer's voice SLSS2E06
In this week’s summer listening series, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Brit Fong, reflects on vocal health and how speech pathologists can s...
Rebroadcast: Courageous conversations SLSS2E05
In this week’s episode, we rebroadcast a conversation between SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Holly McAlister, and mental health occupational...
Rebroadcast: supporting twice-exceptional learners SLSS2E04
In this week’s summer listening series we are rebroadcasting an episode from 2023 about twice-exceptional learners. Rebecca McKeon speaks with Anneke...
Rebroadcast: Professional New Year’s resolutions SLSS2E3
This week on the Summer Listening Series Bea Staley from the Speak Up podcast reference group reflects on a 2023 episode about making professional new...
Rebroadcast: Rethinking FND SLSS2E02
In this second episode of the 2025-2026 Summer Listening Series, Alice Pumfrey from the SPA 2025 conference support fund has selected rethinking funct...
Rebroadcast: Adverse childhood experiences SLSS2E01
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...
Communication access when critically unwell S7E44
In this week’s episode, we talk about communication access when someone is critically unwell. We are joined by speech pathologist Associate Professor...
PFD and ARFID: a multidisciplinary approach S7E43
In this week’s episode, we discuss paediatric feeding and Avoidant / Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. We are joined by a multi-disciplinary...
Leading with purpose: Reflections on governance & service S7E42
With Board nominations opening on 28 November, in this week’s episode SPA President, Kathryn McKinley, is interviewed by Early Career Reference Group...
Rebroadcast: Culturally safe telehealth for ABI support S7E41
This week we are rebroadcasting an episode on cultural safety with some suggested resources by way of introducing the episode. We speak with Mitch Wal...
Making job transitions that work for you S7E40
In this week’s episode, SPA Early Career Reference Group member, Georgia Poupoulis, and Nathan Cornish-Raley speak with Chris Antartis of Rebel Recrui...
Practical digital health tools S7E39
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 p...
Childhood Apraxia of Speech and Dynamic Systems Theory S7E38
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 sup...