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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.

Find a speech pathologist

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.

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

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Speech Pathology Week

Speech Pathology Week is coming! Download your digital kit and spread the word. 

Book of The Year shortlist 2024

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

Become a speech pathologist

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

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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
ANZSCO Code
News | Association News | Public News

15/07/2024

ANZSCO Code

SPA welcomes the news that ANZSCO has recommended that speech pathology has its own Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) code.

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15/07/2024 12:30:18 PM
Fair NDIS pricing for therapy supports needed urgently
News

10/07/2024

Fair NDIS pricing for therapy supports needed urgently

The Association is deeply disappointed there has been no change to the NDIS pricing arrangements for therapy supports announced by the NDIA today.

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10/07/2024 10:31:06 AM
Response to the NDIS Review Final Report
News

10/07/2024

Response to the NDIS Review Final Report

Read the Association's response and FAQs on the NDIS Review Final Report released yesterday.

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10/07/2024 10:27:14 AM
SPA welcomes phonics in Victorian schools
News | Members News | Public News

26/06/2024

SPA welcomes phonics in Victorian schools

Speech Pathology Australia welcomes phonics in Victorian schools and welcomes the critical changes to Victorian schools that will help Victorian children to learn to read.

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26/06/2024 11:49:21 AM
Student Ethics Essay Competition 2024
News | Members News | Public News

26/06/2024

Student Ethics Essay Competition 2024

The SPA Student Ethics Essay Competition is now open.

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26/06/2024 11:47:41 AM
Media release: Speech pathologists champion phonics and presence in schools
Media release | Public News

26/06/2024

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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26/06/2024 11:10:16 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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