This year, Speech Pathology Week is running from 23-29 August, with the theme ‘communicating with confidence’. One key focus of this week is to promote speech pathology and recognise the impact speech pathology has on those Australians experiencing a communication disability affecting their daily lives.

“1.2 million Australians live with communication disability.”

Speech Pathology Week also highlights the importance of communication (which includes more than just speech) and seeks to educate the broader community about communication disabilities which are largely ‘invisible’. Speech Pathology Australia aims to empower individuals to be more confident in their communication and help maximise educational, health and social outcomes.

Get involved this August by:

• Raising awareness of communication disabilities on social media
• Educating yourself on ways to successfully communicate
• Sharing successful communication tips with friends and family

For more information, visit:
https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/