JCU: Speech Pathology

31/07/2026

SPA is holding a social event for Townsville SLPs on 6th of Sept, 10am at the Rainforest lawn in the Queens Gardens. Students welcome. Bring your picnic rug but food is provided. Please register for catering https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/EventDetail?EventKey=26QLDF10

29/07/2026

There is free student membership to SPA. https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Public/Become-a-member/Membership-categories/Student-membership.aspx

29/07/2026

29/07/2026

First year speech pathology students had a great time today exploring their sensory superpowers! JCU Occupational Therapy lecturer, Annika, facilitated a fun session focused on sensory processing. Students engaged with activities related to senses such as visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, and vestibular, and also developed their own sensory profile. 👃😝⚖️👂👁️

JCU: College of Healthcare Sciences

22/07/2026

Speech Pathology is included! A huge win for our students!

Eligible students will receive a means-tested and indexed weekly stipend of up to $338.60 during mandatory clinical placements.

The scheme will officially take effect on July 1, 2027.

Thanks to everyone who signed the petition.

Anthony Albanese will announce on Thursday the extension of the Prac Payment system in a speech given to Labor’s national conference

13/07/2026

08/07/2026

To celebrate JCU Speech Pathology alumni and highlight diverse careers, we will be regularly showcasing a 'JCU Speech Pathology Alumni in Focus'.

Our next alum in focus is Natasha Barlow. Natasha graduated in 2017 and has had a diverse career including working at an Indigenous Health Service in Cairns, and now working exclusively with neurodiverse clients. She has some great advice for students and new graduates. Thank you Natasha😀

JCU: James Cook University, Australia
JCU: College of Healthcare Sciences
https://www.jcu.edu.au/courses/study/speech-pathology

06/07/2026

Hello NQSPG members,

James Cook University will be seeking one to two casual Practice Educators (PEs) for Trimester 3, and I wanted to see whether any of you might be interested in filling this role.

The trimester runs from 14 September to 27 November. The casual PE role would commence one week prior to the start of trimester to allow time for preparation and familiarisation with the clinic and would conclude one week after the end of trimester to complete finalisation activities.

The student clinic itself runs for half a day each week. However, Practice Educators are paid for a full day each week to recognise the additional time required for clinic preparation, student feedback, documentation, and other clinic-related administrative tasks.

If you are interested in being considered for a casual Practice Educator role, please email me at [email protected]

I'd be happy to provide further information and answer any questions you may have.

03/07/2026

Congratulations to JCU speech pathology senior lecturer, Dr Frances Cochrane, on the 5th publication from her PhD. The paper was coauthored by Dr Samantha Siyambalapitiya and Dr Petrea Cornwell, as well a proud Gudjala woman and speech pathologist, Morgan Appleby.

‘Exploring speech pathology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples post stroke: a qualitative case study’.

JCU: James Cook University, Australia
JCU: College of Healthcare Sciences

This is an open access publication.

To explore how speech pathology services are delivered for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with acquired communication disorders (ACD) in hospital.A qualitative instrumental case study...

03/07/2026

Only a few days till registration closes for this SPA event that will be held at JCU. Come and listen to Professor Angela Morgan talk about the red flags for speech delays and then spend time socialising with other speech pathologists. Catering is provided and students are welcome. Free for members and $50 for nonmembers. To register, please go to https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Shared_Content/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26QLDF05&WebsiteKey=bf2f5d12-81e9-45de-b848-da380f72ca15