Media Coverage
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Speech Pathology Australia works diligently to obtain media coverage for the profession and in particular highlighting special events or news stories which impact those in the community who have communication or swallowing difficulties.
We wish you good luck for any media coverage you may try for, but would like to reinforce that if using Speech Pathology Australia's name, your draft will need to be approved through National Office, before being distributed.
Please let us know of any media coverage you receive, so that we can highlight to everyone, through publications such as Speak Out and on this website.
Please send all correspondence to Joanna Wood, Marketing and Communications Officer, or ring 03 9642 4899.
Click here to view our Media Archives webpage
General
October
Speech aid a talking point - LaTrobe Valley Express, 31 October 2011
Time to Talk - Practical Parenting, October 2011
Healthy Conversation Point - Sydney Morning Herald, 8 October 2011
Learning the language of technology helps speech - Sunday Mail Brisbane, October 2011
September
Speech research brings accolades - Albury Wodonga News Weekly, September 2011
August
Five Minutes with Louise Williams, speech pathologist - Daily Liberal, 22 August 2011
Miracle Workers - Adelaide Advertiser Careers, 20 August 2011
From health to the arts - Sydney Morning Herald & Saturday Age Careers, 13 August 2011
Mobile speech pathology service - Newcastle Star, 3 August 2011
July
Clinic talk of the town - Riverine Herald, 22 July 2011
Degree of confidence from course - Northern Territory News, 16 July 2011
IMMERSed in health sector - Border Watch, 12 July 2011
Stop the baby talk - Body and Soul Sunday Herald Sun, Sunday Mail Brisbane, Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Times, 10 July 2011
Plain talk on speech difficulties - Courier Mail, 9 July 2011
Free Speech - Sunday Mail U on Sunday, 3 July 2011
Turning study into work - Herald Sun, 2 July 2011
June
Flock celebrates Shepherd's 10th birthday - Canberra Times, 30 June 2011
Health, wellbeing focus at Elmore - Campaspe News, 28 June 2011
Therapy makes a positive change - Warrnambool Standard Extra, 1 June 2011
May
South-west speech help ahead of rest - Warrnambool Standard, 31 May 2011
Assistance with speech - Port Stephen Examiner, 19 May 2011
Drawing success from passions - Mandurah Coastal Times, 18 May 2011
Let's talk about it - Westside News Paddington, 18 May 2011
Tots the ones who are in terror - Courier Mail, 17 May 2011
Helping speak up - Fraser Coast Chronicle, 13 May 2011
Speech screenings at Sea Lake - Sea Lake & Whychiproof Times Ensign, 12 May 2011
Be brave Dubbo, broaden your options for big future - Daily Liberal, 11 May 2011
I had a stroke and woke up with a French accent! - Body and Soul Sunday Herald Sund, Sunday Mail Adelaide, Sunday Telegprah, Sunday Times, 1 May 2011
April
Saving Sujit - Sunday Mail U on Sunday
New speech support in Narrandera - Narrandera Argus, 31 April 2011
WA Health, unlimited job opportunities - Weekend West, 30 April 2011
Job boom in disability sector - Northern Star, 29 April 2011
Budget aid for disabled kids - Sunday Mail, 24 April 2011
Big support boost for kids with disability - Sunday Tasmanian, 24 April 2011
Budget to help kids - Sunday Mail, 24 April 2011
Speech language therapy - Northern Miner, 22 April 2011
The talk of the town - Adelaide Advertiser, 20 April 2011
The talk of the town is a loveable Logue - Adelaide Now, 20 April 2011
New therapy format for speech pathology - Dimboola Banner, 20 April 2011
Talk is all 'gold' for Skyler - Redcliffe Bayside Herald, 20 April 2011
Winning formula: group speech therapy meets growing demand - Wimmera Mail Times, 20 April 2011
Speech therapist on job - Irrigator, 19 April 2011
Children like little Suli need help, insurance panel told - Courier Mail, 12 April 2011
Speech vacancy will be filled - Macleay Argus, 5 April 2011
Mum stoked with help for autism - Central Queensland News, 1 April 2011
March
SPA member Ashlee Robertson takes part in the first ever program designed to educate Mount Gambier's parents about speech problems and encourage literacy in the Border Watch - 30 March 2011.
Resident voice expert, Debbie Phyland, discovers the benefits of vocal exercises for people over the age of 65 in the Age - 29 March 2011.
Sue Park and the role she has played in the development of Sujit Kumar - the trajic and heartwarming story of the Fijian 'chicken boy' and the specialised team that is helping him - Courier Mail Extra, 26 March 2011.
Dimity Dornan, founder of the Hear Say Centre, raising awareness and funds for deaf children in the Gold Coast Sun - Central - 23 March 2011.
Playwrite Mark Swivel's new play 'Water Falling Down' is based on hisfather's struggle with language difficulties following a stroke (aphasia) - The Australian, 22 March 2011.
All you need to know about childhood learning difficulties in the Sunday Telegraph/Herald Sun's Body and Soul magazine - 20 March 2011.
'Modern methodscan stop stuttering' - stuttering expert Prof Mark Onslowon the evolution of stuttering treatments. Weekend Australian, 12 March 2011.
The story of Peter Rowe and his struggle to communicate in the Caloundra Weekly - 9 March 2011.
Speech Pathology Australia National President, Chris Stone on funding cuts to critical early intervention speech pathology in Tasmania in the Sunday Tasmanian - 6 March 2011.
Manager of speech pathology at Ballarat Health Services (Victoria), Acushla Thompson, speaking about speech pathology and the impact The King's Speech has had on the profession. Ballarat Courier, 5 March 2011.
Ceduna has a speech pathologist! SPA member Alison McDonald has just arrived in town, according to the West Coast Sentinel - 3 March 2011.
After years of talking for a living, comedian Michael Chamberlain visits a speech pathologists - no, not Geoffrey Rush, a different one - to tackle a lingering lateral lisp... The Big Issue - 1 March 2011.
Mark Onslow speaks with Richard Fiedler on the 'Conversations' program on ABC Sydney Radio. He speaks in detail about the mechanics of stuttering and the impact it has on people's lives - 3 March 2011.
Councilor for Queensland, Judith Rathmell, spoke with ABC Goldcoast Radio about the impact the film 'The King's Speech' has had on speech pathology in general. Judith even revealled she's from a family of people who stutter, although this wasn't the reason she became a speech pathologist... 1 March 2011.February
Prof Mark Onslow appears in the ABC's 7.30 Report 'Stutter treatment proves a success' - 28 February 2011.
Michelle Lincoln from the University of Sydney spoke with Robbie Buck on ABC Sydney Radio about stuttering and 'The King's Speech' - 28 February 2011.
Clare MacMeniman, speech pathologist and Queensland Firebirds defender, speaking with the Courier Mail about juggling netball with a career in speech pathology - 26 February 2011.
Alison Board appeared on 'The Kerri-Anne Show', along with Gerrard Kennedy, who stutters, to raise awareness of stuttering and its impact on people's lives - 24 February 2011 (to search for the video, type 'having a stutter' into the search bar).
ABC News online report about the West Australian government's aim to halve child health waiting times - especially those for speech pathology services - 23 February 2011.
Libby Clark speaks to Peter Jinks on ABC Broken Hill Radio's 'Outback Outlook' program about the origin of words.
Janet Bielby discusses the successful treatment of stuttering in the West Australian - 23 February 2011.
Erin Adamson speaks to 2SER FM Radio (Sydney) about what it's like to be a speech pathologist - 22 February 2011.
Ria Ferris writes about stuttering and techniques that can be used to manage the condition in the Coolum and North Shore News - 18 February 2011.
A project in centreal Victoria flags the need for further finding for local speech pathology services in the Maryborough Advertiser - 22 February 2011.
Jo Collier speaking with WIN Wollongong and the Lake Times about the Commonwealth Bank's donation to increase funding for speech pathology services in her local area - 17 to 24 February 2011.
Speech Pathology Australia CEO (and speech pathologist) Gail Mulcair speaking with columnist and mother of child with Downs syndrome, Kathy Evans about the need for more speech pathologists in The Age, 16 February 2011.
Prof Linda Worrall discussing the suspected on-air TIA during the Grammys with AAP Newswire, Sydney Morning Herald, 2UE Radio (Sydney), ABC Radio Canberra, the Canberra Times, the Daily Advertiser (NSW), the Launceston Examiner and the Townsville Bulletin - 16 to 18 February 2011.
Amanda Brisbane and Sonia Priestly speaking to the Shepparton News (Victoria) about what they do and how they help their local community - 12 February 2011.
Simone Lees in the Herald Sun, discussing the prevalence of stuttering in the community - 11 February 2011.
Geraldine Bricker-Katz speaking about stuttering and singing in the Courier Mail - 10 February 2011.
Dr Angela Morgan speaks about speech development and stuttering in young children on ABC Melbourne's 'Babytalk' - 10 February 2011.
Rebecca Judd in the Hobart Mercury on how to juggle a career in speech pathology while being a model - 4 February 2011.
Dr Elisabeth Harrison and Janet Beilby on why early action is the key to cure a stutter, West Australian - 2 February 2011.
Members Emily Meagher, Emily Brogan and Sally Wall join the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Speech Pathology Department, Western Suburbs Weekly - 1 February 2011.
National President, Chris Stone and Rebecca Star in the Manly Daily discussing the importance of seeking early treatment - 1 February 2011.
January
Dr Elisabeth Harrison speaking about the science of stuttering on the Radio National's 'Life Matters' program - 27 January 2011.
National President, Chris Stone on how 'The King's Speech' lends support to communication advocacy in the International Business Times - 25 January 2011.
Dr Bernice Mathisen and the Speak Easy Association in the B magazine - 25 January 2011.
Simone Lees discussing the different techniques used to manage stuttering in the Sydney Morning Herald and Herald Sun - 24 January 2011.
Has 'The King's Speech' really encouraged people who stutter to seek treatment? Find out what the Association has to say in the Daily Telegraph - 22 January 2011.
Dr Bernice Mathisen speaking about 'The King's Speech' and the daily struggle of people who stutter in the Maitland Mercury - 19 January 2011.
Rhona Campbell giving parents tips on how to enhance their child's learning skills in the Warragul & Drouin Gazette - 18 January 2011
Prof Mark Onslow speaking about stuttering and 'The King's Speech' on ABC radio (Queensland) - 6 December 2010.
Former Association Fellow and founder of the Hear and Say Centre, Dimity Dornan, has earned one of Queensland’s highest honours after being named Queenslander of the Year for 2010.
- http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/dimity-dornan-awarded-queenslander-of-the-year/story-e6freoof-1225874183350
- http://www.mysunshinecoast.com.au/articles/article-display/outstanding-suncorp-queenslanders-of-the-year-revealed,17363
- http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-women-share-the-honours-20100601-wuxn.html
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/02/2915625.htm
Global Drive for Speech Pathologists - Weekend Post, Q LD - 19 June 2010
Taking strides to help those who no longer can - Canberra Times, ACT- 28 June 2010
‘Participation 2010’ National Conference Media Coverage
Print Articles
The voice not heard – Townsville Bulletin, Qld – 17 May 2010
When words can hurt – Herald Sun, Melbourne, Vic – 18 May 2010
Annoying distractions – Sydney Morning Herald, NSW – 18 May 2010
Call centre staff talk themselves sick – Hobart Mercury, Tas – 18 May 2010
Call centre work bad for your health: study – Border Mail, Albury Wodonga, Vic – 18 May 2010
Speech problems of young revealed – Western Advocate, Bathurst, NSW – 19 May 2010
Study shows kids need help with speaking – Southern Highland News, NSW – 19 May 2010
Karma for telemarketers – Maitland Mercury, NSW – 19 May 2010
Call staff talk themselves sick – Kalgoorie Miner, WA – 19 May 2010
Specialists required for speech – The Advocate, Qld – 19 May 2010
Problem teens need lesson in social skills – Daily Liberal, NSW – 20 May 2010
Problem teens get life lessons – Bendigo Advertiser, Vic – 20 May 2010
Getting kids back on track – Hobart Mercury, Tas – 20 May 2010
Radio Interviews
- RRR News (Melbourne, Vic) – Speech pathologist and clinical educator, Karen James, interviewed about her new program teaching basic social and literacy skills to adolescents with behavioural problems – 14 May 2010
- ABC Ballarat (Vic) – Speech pathologist and voice expert, Mary Buttifant, interviewed about the lack of vocal training for employees in call centres – 14 May 2010
- ABC Capricornia (Rockhampton, Qld) – Judith Rathmell, speech pathologist and Speech Pathology Australia Association councillor for Queensland, interviewed about access to child speech pathology services in the Rockhampton/Gladstone area.
- ABC Central West (Orange, NSW) – Ass Prof Sharynne McLeod interviewed about the findings of the Sound Effects Study, providing evidence that there is a large gap in access to children’s health services – 16 May 2010
- National Radio News (Bathurst, NSW) - Speech pathologist, Karen James, interviewed about her new program teaching basic social and literacy skills to adolescents with behavioural problems – 17 May 2010
- ABC Gippsland (Vic) – Head of the School of Communication at the University of Ulster, Dr Diane Hazlett interviewed about the finding of her study into lack of training for employees in the call centre industry – 17 May 2010
- ABC South East (Bateman’s Bay, NSW) - Ass Prof Sharynne McLeod interviewed about the findings of the Sound Effects Study, providing evidence that there is a large gap in access to children’s health services – 17 May 2010
- ABC Canberra (ACT) – Researcher, Jane McCormack interviewed about the findings of the Sound Effects Study, providing evidence that there is a large gap in access to children’s health services – 17 May 2010
- ABC Western Plains (Dubbo, NSW) - Researcher, Jane McCormack interviewed about the findings of the Sound Effects Study, providing evidence that there is a large gap in access to children’s health services – 18 May 2010
- ABC Western Plains (Dubbo, NSW) - Speech pathologist and clinical educator, Karen James, interviewed about her new program teaching basic social and literacy skills to adolescents with behavioural problems – 24 May 2010
- ABC South East (Bateman’s Bay, NSW) - Speech pathologist and clinical educator, Karen James, interviewed about her new program teaching basic social and literacy skills to adolescents with behavioural problems – 25 May 2010
Online Coverage
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Date |
Website |
Headline |
Spokesperson |
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18.07 |
ABC Edpod |
Learning to communicate at school |
Karen James, |
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17.05 |
The Sydney Morning Herald http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick-20100517-v8j2.html |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The Age |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Adelaide Now |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Nine MSN http://news.ninemsn.com.au/health/1053461/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/?rss=yes |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Sky News |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
News.com.au |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Herald Sun |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Fox News |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The Daily Telegraph |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The Australian http://theaustralian.com.au/news/in-brief/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The West Australian |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The Courier Mail |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Sunshine Coast Daily http://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Daily Mercury http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
TV NZ http://tvnz.co.nz/health-news/study-telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick-3546664 |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Australian Consumer Watch http://australianconsumerwatch.blogspot.com/2010/05/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick.html |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
The Queensland Times http://www.qt.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
News Mail http://www.news-mail.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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17.05 |
Brisbane Times |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
SBS World News (Australia) http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1259042/latest-from-wire/ |
Latest from the Wire |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
Top News (UK) http://topnews.co.uk/24733-study-telemarketers-making-themselves-sick-talking-too-much |
Telemarketers making themselves sick talking too much |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
The Northern Rivers Echo http://www.echonews.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
The Daily Examiner http://www.dailymercury.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
Geelong Advertiser http://extras.geelongadvertiser.com.au/rss_article.php?news_id=41946391 |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
WA Today |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
The Gympie Times http://www.gympietimes.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
Gatton Starr http://www.gattonstar.com.au/story/2010/05/17/telemarketers-talk-themselves-sick/ |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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18.05 |
The Times of India |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick, study says |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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19.05 |
Contact Centre World http://contactcenterworld.com/view/contact-center-news/Telemarketers--Talk-Themselves-Sick-.asp |
Telemarketers talk themselves sick |
Dr Diane Hazlett |
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19.05 |
People Daily (Chinese Govt News site) |
Study reveals gap in child health services |
Prof Sharynne McLeod |
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19.05 |
ieSpider http://iespider.com/790167-Study-reveals-gap-in-Australian-child-health-services.html |
Study reveals gap in child health services |
Prof Sharynne McLeod |
