Special Interest Groups Vic
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- Dysphagia Interest Group (DIG)
- FEES Interest Group (FIG)
- Head & Neck Interest Group
- Language-Learning Disability (LLD)
- Multicultural Interest Group (MIG)
- Speech Pathologist in Adult Rehabilitation (SPAR)
- Speech Pathologists In Deaf Education (SPIDE)
- Victorian Independent Speech Pathologists Network (VISPNet)
- Victorian Voice Interest Group
- Victorian Stuttering Interest Group
Dysphagia Interest Group (DIG)
Last updated February 2012
Audience:
The DIG is a fantastic way
of keeping up to date with current issues and developments in dysphagia, as
well as giving you and/or your health network the opportunity to network and
share information with others.
DIG holds regular events which include presentations and forums of current areas of interest in dysphagia management. Communication of events and presentations are distributed via email to members.
DIG welcomes individuals, health networks and students to become members of DIG to further enhance the community of Speech Pathologists working in dysphagia management across the continuum of care.
Meetings:
Dates: Around 6 per year, either 8-9am or 4-5pm
Venue: Various sites across Metropolitan Melbourne
Cost or fee:
- Health Network (2-4 sites)
Registration of 2–4 sites within a network.
For each site over 4 within a network, please add an additional $20
$150
- Single Site
Registration for a single facility
$50
- Individual
Registration for an individual, such as a private practitioner
$25
- Student
Student with a current student enrolment
$15
Charissa
Omsky- Convenor
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Monique
Stojkovski- Covenor
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Jessica Hayward-
Secretary
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FEES Interest Group (FIG)
Last Updated 3rd February 2012
Target Audience: The FEES Interest Group is a group of speech pathologists who have an interest in fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. It offers a network for support, professional development and sharing of resources and knowledge. The group meets approximately 4 times per year to discuss current issues in FEES, research findings and case discussions including analysis of FEES recordings.
Meetings: 4 times per year. Alternating between AM and PM
Venue: Meetings are rotated around inner Melbourne hospitals.
Cost: $30 Departmental
$15 Individual
Contact:Ruth Best, Sarah Deck, Lauren Page
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Phone: 8345 6496
Head & Neck Special Interest Group (H&N Sig)
7th February, 2011
Target Audience: The Victorian Head & Neck Special Interest Group meets 4 times a year to discuss current issues in ENT/ Head & Neck, Maxillofacial, and Oncology management. We discuss challenging and interesting cases, organise presentations on topical issues and plan special projects and external workshops. The meetings are often combined with FIG, VIG or DIG.
Meetings: Meetings held 4 times per year - Contact Penny Chapman (see details below)
Venue: Rotated around inner Melbourne Hospitals
Cost: $40 Departmental
$20 Individual
$10 Student
Contact: Penny Chapman
Email: penny.chapman@svhm.org.au
Phone: +61 3 92882211 pager 120
Language-Learning Disability (LLD)
Last updated June 2011
The Language-Learning Disability special interest group is for speech pathologists who have an interest in the area of language-learning disability which offers a network for support, professional development, and sharing of resources and knowledge. This support also extends to speech pathology students and new graduates in formal and informal mentoring roles.
Meetings: 6 meetings per year
(1st term - 1; 2nd term - 2; 3rd term - 2; 4th term - 1)
All meetings are held at:
Rossbourne School
Next Meeting: Thursday 16th June 2011
Time: 7.15 for 7.30 start
Topic: Discussion on Running Language Groups and we will also be brainstorming ideas for Speech Pathology
Future meetings:
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Wednesday 7th September 2011
Thursday 10th November 2011
Membership Cost: Membership is $60 for period July 2011 to January 2013 ($30 for students) and entitles member to access on line subscription to The Journal of Child Language and Therapy. People are welcome to attend a few meetings before deciding if they would like to become a member.
Membership: Speech Pathologists and Speech Pathology students only
Contact: Majella Booker
Phone: 0417 374 277
Email:
Website: http://lldsig.com/index.htm.
Multicultural Interest Group (MIG)
Last Updated May 2011
This network provides a forum for speech pathologists and other professionals who have an interest around culturally inclusive practice for working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities. It offers a forum for information sharing and problem solving around common issues and for the sharing of resources.
Cost: Nil
Meetings: Members are informed by email about upcoming meetings
Contact: Joanna Chalkley 9385 3284
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Speech Pathologists in Adult Rehabilitation (SPAR)
Updated May 2011
SPAR is an active special interest group, which meets Wednesdays of every 6 - 8 weeks to discuss issues and topics relevant to the area of adult rehabilitation. SPAR operates independently of the Victorian Branch of Speech Pathology Australia but forms close links with Victorian portfolios as appropriate.
Meetings consist of clinical and research presentations and workshops from both Speech Pathologists and other relevant professionals.
SPAR continues to be involved in sponsoring of relevant workshops and providing professional development opportunities at a low cost.
Meetings: approx every 6-8 weeks
Meetings are held at different rehabilitation centres across Melbourne.
Cost: $40 per year (department)
$20 per year (individual)
$10 per year (student)
Contact: Anna Black Email:
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Speech Pathologists In Deaf Education (SPIDE)
Last updated May 2011
This network exists to provide a support group for speech pathologists who work with deaf, hard of hearing and hearing impaired students in Early Intervention and School settings. It offers a forum for sharing information about common issues and useful resources and for updating knowledge in current research and therapy.
Members from interstate are welcome to receive the minutes & PowerPoint presentations from the meetings via email
Meetings
Date: Once a term on Thursdays
Time: 4.00 to 5.30
Venue: Aurora School, 96 Holland Rd, Blackburn South 3130
Cost or fee: No cost
Contact name: Sue Steegstra
Email:
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Tel: 03 8878 9878
Victorian Independent Speech Pathologists Network (VISPNet)
Last updated February 2011
This group is for independent (private) practitioners. The focus is on issues relating to running a business. Please see document below regarding general information about the group:
VISPNet Explanation
Meetings (4 dinner meetings per year)
Dates in 2011:
Tuesday March 8 (note different day, as no Wednesdays were available in March)
Wed June 15
Wed Sept 21
Wed Nov 16
Time: 7pm
Venue: Tower Hotel, East Hawthorn
Cost or fee: $30 includes dinner
Contact name: Stephanie Rickard
Email:
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Tel: 03 9499 8911
Victorian Stuttering Interest Group
Last updated February 2011
Undergraduate and graduate Speech Pathologists/stuttering
Meetings
Date: Monday evenings - 21st February, 18th April, 20th June, 22nd August, 17th October
Time: 7.30pm-9:30pm
Venue: Vince Borg’s Practice @ 662 Elgar Rd. Box Hill North
Topic: Stuttering treatment clinical practice and research
Cost or fee: nil
Contact name: Dr Brenda Carey
Email:
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Tel: 03 9571 5843
Website: www.stopmystutter.com
Victorian Voice Interest Group (VIG)
Updated May 2011
The Voice Interest Group provides a forum for exchanging information and ideas relevant to the management of voice disorders. Meetings include presentations on assessment and management of voice disorders, discussions of current research findings, journal articles and case presentations. Considerations are given to the many varied caseloads including adult, paediatric, and professional. Speakers from speech pathology and related disciplines are invited to present on areas of interest. Students are welcome to attend meetings.
Meetings: Every 6 - 8 weeks 4 - 6pm
Cost: Departmental membership $90
Individual membership $30
Student membership is $10
Membership of the Victorian Voice Interest Group includes meetings, regular minutes, updates and discounted fees to some voice-related workshops throughout the year.
Contact: Nicole Free
Email:
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