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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.

Member renewals 2026/27

Membership renewals are now open.

2026 Election of General Directors

Nominations for the SPA Board of General Directors are now open.

Find a speech pathologist

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

Book of the Year Awards 2026 - Shortlist

SPA is delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Book of the Year Awards.

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.

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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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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
Media release: Book of the Year 2023: Shortlisted books announced

22/07/2026

Media release: Book of the Year 2023: Shortlisted books announced

For two decades, this prestigious event has guided generations of children and families towards captivating and educational literature that promotes language and literacy development.

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22/07/2026 1:09:40 PM
Media release: Speech pathologists champion phonics and presence in schools

22/07/2026

Media release: Speech pathologists champion phonics and presence in schools

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

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22/07/2026 1:09:39 PM
New wording in the MBS

22/07/2026

New wording in the MBS

Following advocacy from Speech Pathology Australia in 2023, there has been an update to the wording within the new Health Insurance (Professional Services Review - Allied Health and Others) Determination 2023 that came into effect on 1 March 2024.

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22/07/2026 1:05:49 PM
Big win for students enrolling in Masters programs
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22/07/2026

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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22/07/2026 1:05:47 PM
Culturally responsive capability framework

22/07/2026

Culturally responsive capability framework

Speech Pathology Australia is proud to introduce the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally responsive capability framework. It aims to create culturally responsive workplaces that, in turn, lead to positive experiences for Aboriginal and T

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22/07/2026 1:05:44 PM
DLD Day 2023

22/07/2026

DLD Day 2023

Speech Pathology Australia supports recognition of the 1 in 14 people with Development Language Disorder (DLD).

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22/07/2026 1:05:42 PM

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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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