Australian SLP Spark Alert: Scope of Practice Review Final Report makes national AHPRA registration or accreditation more likely for SLPs 
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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 – Scope of Practice Review into health professional scope of practice in primary care, including for speech pathologists (SLPs).  Context:  Why it matters:  Zoom in: Recommendation…

SLP regulation in Australia: what matters most right now?
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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 to watch. Why it matters: The key goals of SLP regulation are quality care and public safety. But SLP regulation also determines or significantly affects…

Australian SLP Spark: NDIS Reminder: update your invoice systems before 2 November 2024
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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, 1 November). Why it matters:  What to do:  Zoom in:  Go deeper:  Read: More from us:

Speech pathologists: let’s improve our progress notes to help our clients – and ourselves
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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 are: Yes, but: Good note taking takes time and energy. You need a system to ensure progress note-taking fits into your daily workflows and doesn’t…

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