“Nobody gets hurt.” SLP safety investments can improve your workplace and business
The big picture: Safety at work is essential. But, too often, it’s looked at as a compliance issue, a constraint, or a cost. Not just compliance: Too often, managers talk…
SLPs: How should you name your new private practice?
The big picture: When launching (or relaunching) a private practice, one of the trickiest decisions is what to call it. Coming up with a good name is harder than it…
Speech pathologists: Do you talk all day, but still feel lonely at work?
The big picture: Loneliness at work is still far too common in our profession; and the evidence suggests it’s not because of remote work arrangements, a lack of teamwork, personal…
SLPs in standalone speech pathology clinics must collaborate more with health & education professionals to help clients – and to stay in business
In 2025, SLPs must collaborate more with paediatricians, OTs, psychologists, physios, exercise physiologists, learning support teams, and other health & education professionals. The big picture: To support children and adults…
SLPs: Less can be more, so get rid of stuff!
The big picture: Most SLPs seek to add new services, projects, and workflows to improve the quality of their work for clients. But what if – instead – we asked…
Senior SLPs: double-down on your strengths to avoid burn out
The big picture: Too many senior SLPs in private practice get stuck offering too many types of services for too many populations of clients. This ignores the theory of comparative…
Speech pathologists: don’t go it alone in 2025!
The big picture: For lots of reasons, many SLPs are reluctant to ask for help when they need it. Some SLPs end up out of their depth, stressed out, and…
Speech pathologists should consider notifications and continuity of supports for clients over the holiday period
As we approach the holiday season, a few reminders: Here’s what we say: Read more: NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators (Version 4), Core Module 2.
Australian SLP Spark Alert: Australian SLPs must review their marketing materials and websites ASAP!
The big picture: On 13 November 2024, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned providers to review their advertising about NDIS services as a matter of urgency. Why it…