Speech Pathology Australia is the national peak body for the speech pathology profession in Australia.

The Association's main objectives include:

• To prescribe, guide and govern the clinical and ethical standards of members in their practice of speech pathology
• To facilitate and promote opportunities for members to pursue knowledge and develop professionally
• To disseminate professional positions to key stakeholder groups including: the government, consumers, referrers and the public 
• To advocate for and respond to the needs of clients with communication and swallowing difficulties
• To promote timely access to services
• To represent the interests and views of members of the Association.

The Association's  Charter document outlines the Vision, Mission and Values of the Association.

A general overview of the Association is provided in the  About Speech Pathology Australia document.

For more information about the history of Speech Pathology and Speech Pathology Australia see the files below.

 Oral History Poster Part 1
 Oral History Poster Part 2
 Oral History Poster Part 3