Media releases

Speech Pathology Australia (the Association) regularly distributes press releases to the media to promote its work or activities, and to highlight its view on important issues relating to the speech pathology profession and people with communication and swallowing difficulties.

Media contact

All media enquiries should be directed to Marketing and Communications team. 

Communications Manager 
0489 061 699 | [email protected]

2025

13 May - Speech pathologists and dietitians demand strong commitment to Foundational Supports framework

3 April - Children and young people with communication needs must have better access to speech pathology care

2024

11 November - Speech pathologists and dietitians urge Minister Shorten to update the NDIS Supports lists to ensure people with disability can eat and drink safely

13 February - Speech pathologists champion phonics and increased presence in schools as key to addressing Australia's reading crisis

2023

25 August - Are speech pathologists a solution to the nation's poor literacy results?

22 August - Speech Pathology Australia fears the Government's latest NDIS Pricing Guide threatens sustainability of services

21 June - Jodie Long appointed as Speech Pathology Australia CEO

14 June - Book of the Year 2023: Shortlisted books announced 

9 June - Emeritus Professor Lindy McAllister appointed as Member of the Order of Australia 

25 May Speech Pathology Australia Workforce Analysis Report released 

10 March - NSW children deserve better access to speech pathology services

17 February -Support for the development of an early years strategy