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 advantage, lowers overall service quality, and contributes to burnout. Zoom in: As you progress into leadership positions, choose opportunities that allow you to dedicate time…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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