SPA Life and Fellow Members recognition

During the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) conference I was delighted to celebrate with other Life and Fellow Members.

Speech Pathology Australia recognises the enormous contribution made to the profession by Life and Fellow Members of the Association. Accordingly, I wish to invite you to join us for lunch during the Speech Pathology Australia 2024 Conference in Boorloo | Perth. The event will also allow an opportunity to welcome new Life and Fellow members and to network with your peers. We would be delighted if you would join us.

Sharynne with Prof Deborah Hersh

I really enjoy this annual lunch. I had a rich conversation with colleagues, including Prof Deborah Hersh, about PPI - public patient involvement(aka CCI consumer community involvement in Australia).

Royal Society of NSW presentations in Bathurst

The President of the Royal Society of NSW presented Fellow and Member awards to a number of colleagues in Bathurst prior to the CSU public lecture. It was an honour to receieve the certificate acknowledging that I became a Fellow in 2021 (presentation delayed due to COVID restrictions). 

• A/Prof Lena Danaia A/Prof Lena Danaia is a highly productive academic who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to improving the quality of science education through her research and teaching endeavours where her work has had real benefits to the profession. 
• Professor P David Marshall Professor P. David Marshall has been a leading international scholar in media, communication and cultural studies with expertise in public personality systems, leadership studies and digital culture. 
• Professor Sharynne McLeod World leader in children’s speech and language research contributing to the development of global initiatives across continents, languages, and disciplines that has had international impact. 
• Professor Mark Morrison Professor Mark Morrison has a longstanding role in research leadership; the development of the CenWest Innovate business accelerator; and contributions to academic literature and government decision-making in environmental and agricultural economics and marketing. 
• Dr Holly Randell-Moon Holly's research promotes First Nations’ expertise for education, regional planning, and media representation. How we come to know ourselves on First Nations’ Country is important for our sustainable futures.

American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders

Recently the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders have updated their map. I am the only non-American to be invited to join the board. Now their map includes me!