Speech pathologists: don’t go it alone in 2025!
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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 in trouble.   Why SLPs don’t ask for help:  Why it matters: Going it alone is unhealthy and unsustainable. It’s unsafe for clients and colleagues. It’s…

Australian SLP Spark Alert: Australian SLPs must review their marketing materials and websites ASAP!
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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 matters: Now that new laws are in place about NDIS supports, the ACCC is going after “problematic advertising practices” targeting NDIS participants. All marketing and…

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…

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:

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