05/08/2025 The impact of your advocacy was clear in Parliament in July. Politicians raised concerns about NDIS pricing changes and how they are affecting services. Read more | 5/08/2025 10:00:00 AM |
05/08/2025 In mid-July SPA, other allied health peaks and Allied Health Professions Australia, joined Dr Monique Ryan, MP, and Senator David Pocock in advocating for the Commonwealth Prac Payment for allied health students. Read more | 5/08/2025 9:00:00 AM |
05/08/2025 PA has released its Culturally Responsive Speech Pathology Practice position statement, reflecting the profession’s commitment to culturally responsive services. Read more | 5/08/2025 7:00:00 AM |
22/07/2025 We continue to advocate for fairer and more effective Medicare arrangements to support people with communication and swallowing needs to access speech pathology. Read more | 22/07/2025 10:00:00 AM |
22/07/2025 We are pleased to see amendments will be made to the Aged Care Rules’ definition of ‘allied health professionals’ in line with our strong advocacy. Read more | 22/07/2025 10:00:00 AM |
21/07/2025 We know that Foundational Supports are important to members, and at this critical junction, when states and territories are considering these supports, we are engaging in extensive advocacy on this topic. Read more | 21/07/2025 10:00:00 AM |
21/07/2025 We’re looking for a passionate Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander leader to help shape and strengthen culturally safe and responsive practices across the speech pathology profession. Read more | 21/07/2025 9:00:00 AM |
07/07/2025 CEO Lyn Brodie will be holding small group chats with members. These will be informal conversations, just members and Lyn – no staff, no slides. Lyn wants to hear directly from you about how you're doing, what you're facing and... Read more | 7/07/2025 7:00:00 AM |
07/07/2025 The Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking feedback on the NDIS Supports Lists to inform future reforms to the NDIS Supports Rules. Read more | 7/07/2025 7:00:00 AM |
07/07/2025 Speech Pathology Australia funds and supports speech pathology research through its annual Research Grant Program. Read more | 7/07/2025 7:00:00 AM |
23/06/2025 The Learning Hub is currently experiencing technical difficulties and users are unable to sign in as usual.
Please be assured that we are working closely with the external service provider to resolve this issue as a matter of urgency. We understand Read more | 23/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
20/06/2025 Allied health peaks are calling on the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance Agency to immediately halt and review the NDIS pricing decision which poses a direct threat to essential supports and choice for people with disability. Read more | 20/06/2025 3:39:00 PM |
18/06/2025 Take action to protect access – join the campaign now! Read more | 18/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
18/06/2025 The SPA 2025 Conference wrapped up in beautiful Tarntanya | Adelaide after three inspiring days of professional learning, connection, and celebration. Read more | 18/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
17/06/2025 The NDIA has published the 2025-2026 Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL), effective 1 July 2025. Read more | 17/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
12/06/2025 The NDIA has released findings for its 2024/25 Annual Pricing Review, which will inform the next round of pricing arrangements from 1 July 2025. Read more | 12/06/2025 1:31:00 PM |
11/06/2025 The NDIA has published the 2024/2025 Annual Pricing Review. This review will inform the 2025/2026 Pricing arrangements and Price Limits, which are yet to be published and are due to take effect from 1 July 2025. Read more | 11/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
04/06/2025 On 31 May, we had the pleasure of hosting the Futures Workshop, bringing together members, staff and associates to explore the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Read more | 4/06/2025 7:00:00 AM |
26/05/2025 SPA in partnership with Dietitians Australia released a set of eight key principles on 13 May to underpin the future development of Foundational Supports. Read more | 26/05/2025 7:00:00 AM |
14/05/2025 Are you an employee or an employer? The Fair Work Commission has released a draft decision that could raise minimum award wages for speech pathologists employed under the Health Professionals and Support Services (HPSS) Award. Read more | 14/05/2025 7:00:00 AM |