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Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia representing more than 15,000 members. Speech pathologists are university educated allied health professionals with expertise in the assessment and treatment of communication and/or swallowing difficulties.

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Use this search to find a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) who is a member of Speech Pathology Australia.    

What is a speech pathologist

Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat people who have difficulty speaking, listening, understanding language, reading, writing, social skills, stuttering, swallowing and using their voice.

Find out what is included in your membership.

Now that you've renewed, it's time to find out all the benefits included in your membership.

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Book of The Year shortlist 2024

The 2024 shortlist is out. Congratulations to the shortlisted publishers, authors and illustrators of the Awards.

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Find a speech pathologist

Speech pathologists help you communicate, or when you have trouble eating and drinking.

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Employ a speech pathologist

The Association provides information and resources to assist and support the employment or contracting of speech pathologists.

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See the communication milestones

Find out more about the talking and understanding milestones for children aged 1 to 5 years. 

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Learn about speech pathology

Find out everything you need to know about speech pathology and the role of speech pathologists. 

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Become a speech pathologist

Find out about how to become a speech pathologists, the right university to choose and details about the accreditation process. 

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Find an event

The events page has a range of professional development workshops and events for members and non-members and information about Association campaigns.  

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Latest news
Regulation education
News

06/09/2024

Regulation education

Find out more about regulation of the health professions in Australia.

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6/09/2024 3:05:18 PM
Big win for students enrolling in Masters programs
News | Association News

29/08/2024

Big win for students enrolling in Masters programs

Great news for students entering or currently enrolled in Master programs across Australia with qualifying, provisional, or conditional accreditation status – these programs now qualify to be approved programs for student payment purposes.

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29/08/2024 2:11:41 PM
Support for the Early Years Strategy
News | Advocacy

29/08/2024

Support for the Early Years Strategy

Speech Pathology Australia welcomes the federal government's Early Years Strategy released this week.

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29/08/2024 2:10:31 PM
NDIS webinars
News | Advocacy

29/08/2024

NDIS webinars

Join in a webinar to find out more about the Draft NDIS Bill.

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29/08/2024 2:09:31 PM
Communicate your way this Speech Pathology Week 2024
News | Association News

23/08/2024

Communicate your way this Speech Pathology Week 2024

Let's celebrate Speech Pathology Week and shine the light on speech pathologists who support more than 1.2 million Australians with communication and swallowing support needs.

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23/08/2024 6:00:00 AM
Joint statement: Foundational supports
News | Advocacy

08/08/2024

Joint statement: Foundational supports

Australia’s key allied health peaks work together to call for investment in clinical allied health services in future early childhood foundational supports.

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8/08/2024 10:00:00 AM

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Speech Pathology Australia represents more than 15,000 members

Join us to access resources, training, and networking opportunities. Membership is open to qualified speech pathologists from local accredited universities. Contribute to the success of our profession in Australia by joining today.

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