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…
Australian SLP Spark Alert: Scope of Practice Review Final Report makes national AHPRA registration or accreditation more likely for SLPs
The big picture: On 5 November 2024, we got our hands on a copy of the long-awaited 219-page Final Report from the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce –…
SLP regulation in Australia: what matters most right now?
The big picture: Speech-language pathologist (SLP) regulation affects us all. NDIS and other regulatory changes seem likely; and it helps to understand where we are, what’s at stake, and what…
Australian SLP Spark: NDIS Reminder: update your invoice systems before 2 November 2024
The big picture: The NDIS CEO expects SLP providers to be up to speed on the new NDIS rules before 2 November 2024 (i.e. by close of business on Friday,…
Australian SLP Spark: speech pathologists must not engage in referral arrangements, secret commissions, kick-backs, or other dodgy practices
Why: It’s unethical, unprofessional, and potentially illegal. Zoom in: Go deeper:
Speech pathologists: let’s improve our progress notes to help our clients – and ourselves
Why it matters: Writing good file/progress notes of our consultations is: Case in point: D Lane v Northern NSW Local Health District [2013] NSWDC 12 Zoom in: Good progress notes…
SLP Spark Alert: To get paid, speech pathology services to NDIS participants need to be ‘NDIS supports’
What’s happened: With effect from 3 October 2024, NDIS participants cannot claim for supports that are not “NDIS supports”. Why it matters: To get paid, speech pathologists (SLPs) need to…
SLP Spark: Each speech pathologist should buy their own professional indemnity insurance
The big picture Some Australian speech pathologists think buying their own insurance is a waste of money, and that they can rely on their employer’s insurance if they get sued. …