School of Community Health
Professional Programs > Speech Pathology
Speech pathologists assess, diagnose, plan and deliver intervention programs for individuals with speech, voice, language, fluency and swallowing disorders. Through research, advocacy, liaison, community education and health promotion, speech pathologists aim to promote the development of normal communication skills and prevent the emergence of communication or swallowing problems.
Two of the main reasons for introducing the Bachelor of Health Science (Speech Pathology) course were to expand the professional opportunities for students from rural and remote backgrounds, and to offset the shortages of health professionals in non-metropolitan areas. Although there is a strong rural focus throughout the course, graduates will be prepared for practice in metropolitan as well as rural settings.
Staff
| Staff Member | Position |
| Libby Clark | Program Leader |
| Diane Jacobs | Lecturer |
| Dr Emma McLaughlin | Lecturer |
| Michelle Smith-Tamaray | Lecturer |
| Marion Vile | Clinical Coordinator, Lecturer |
| Dr Linda Wilson | Lecturer |
| Andrea Zanin | Administrative Fieldwork Coordinator |
Sessional staff
| Staff Member | Position |
| Dr Ruth Beecham | Lecturer |
| Lisa Brown | Lecturer |
| Jane McCormack | Lecturer |
| Georgia Pelgrim | Lecturer |
| Lucie Shanahan | Lecturer |
| Dr Alison Winkworth | Lecturer |