Speech Pathology Tasmania

14/07/2025

📣 Evidence-Based Literacy Training Comes to Hobart!

We’re excited to offer your team a rare opportunity to access world-class literacy training right here in Hobart!

From 1st–5th September, we’re hosting the Orton-Gillingham Basic Training – a hands-on, comprehensive course perfect for educators, learning support staff, and intervention specialists.

This course is grounded in the science of reading and equips participants with structured, multisensory strategies to support students with literacy challenges, including dyslexia.

👩‍🏫 Delivered by Linda McKillop – Certified Master Trainer
✅ Endorsed by the International Dyslexia Association

💡 Why choose the Orton-Gillingham Language Approach?
✔ Backed by decades of research
✔ Proven success with students with learning difficulties
✔ Practical, interactive, and immediately applicable

Whether you're building foundational skills or enhancing your current interventions, this training will empower your team with tools that make a real difference.

🎟 Limited places available – don’t miss out!
🔗 Learn more here: https://spt.com.au/services/orton-gillingham-language-approach/
👉 📝 Register Here https://spt.com.au/product/orton-gillingham-language-approach-basic-training-hobart-1-5-sept-2025/

This training is for educators at all levels, teacher assistants and parents — together we can improve literacy outcomes for every student!

Face-to-face workshop conducted over 5 days: Day 1: Monday 1st September 2025 Day 2: Tuesday 2nd September 2025 Day 3: Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Day 4: Thursday 4th September 2025 Day 5: Friday 5th September 2025   This is direct, data-driven teaching that covers the key knowledge and techniques...

13/07/2025

Have you had a chance to explore our new website?
There's a lot to discover about removing barriers to good communication:
💜Speech Pathology Services
💜Orton-Gillingham Language Approach
💜Circle of Security Parenting Program
💜Justice Communications Australia
💜Figure of speech Resources Shop
💜Professional Development Training Packages
💜Parent and Teacher Resources

13/07/2025

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12/07/2025

Understanding "Shark Music" is an important step toward reducing stress and building secure attachment.
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11/07/2025

July 6-13 is NAIDOC Week. The next generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

The NAIDOC journey began (50 years ago) as a movement for recognition and rights, sparked by Indigenous communities who saw a future built on justice and equality. Over the decades, it has grown into a powerful national celebration, a testament to the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For the past year or two, we’ve been learning some palaka kani words and phrases together as a team. Each month we feature a new word or phrase in the Tasmanian Aboriginal language on a poster in the waiting area of our nipaluna/Hobart clinic and in our team newsletter.

A list of palawa kani words and audio recordings to help with pronunciation can be found on the 50 Words Project website here: https://www.firstlanguages.org.au/50words

11/07/2025

11/07/2025

09/07/2025

July 6-13 is NAIDOC Week.

This year marks 50 years of the week-long celebrations, and the theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates achievements of the past and the bright future ahead, 'empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors... Guided by the wisdom of our Elders and the groundwork laid by our forebears, each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way'. - naidoc.org.au

As part of SPT's cultural training earlier this year, Pakana artist Janice Ross led us for a session exploring the palawa kani place names across Lutruwita/Tasmania, using this map:
https://tacinc.com.au/pk/GIS/index.html #6/-44.669/145.129

09/07/2025

📣 Big News from Speech Pathology Tasmania! 🎉

We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new website! It’s packed with even more helpful resources for parents and teachers, fantastic literacy products in our shop, and all of our training opportunities for educators and families — all in one easy-to-navigate place!

💻 Explore it now and let us know what you think: www.spt.com.au

We’d love your feedback — and don’t forget to share with anyone who might benefit from our support!

07/07/2025

'To learn the thing, you must think about the thing.'

Learning doesn't always happen when the student completes a task. It's what happens when the task causes the student to think.

06/07/2025

July 6-13 is NAIDOC week.
In 2025 the theme is “The next generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”

As part of our cultural awareness training earlier this year, we were privileged to have Pakana artist Janice Ross lead us on a walk through Lala’s Gardens in Hobart, an installation referencing the Tasmanian Aboriginal creation story of the rivulet. The gardens feature native plants and art installations by Janice Ross and Evie Silver. Words by Pakana woman Theresa Sainty acknowledge Country and speak
of the significance of ants and waterways. In this garden, we were introduced to some palawa kani names; and to Lala (ant), the Creator of waterways. Lala features throughout the garden, as a reminder of the strength of such a tiny creature to carve out and gift all species the life-sustaining resource that is layna (fresh water). TO LEARN MORE, copy this link into your browser:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e365bf3744ec95bb01111a6/t/67fdc06679a95273407136fb/1744683155826/OWS+Garden+Booklet.pdf
OR, follow this link:
https://www.oldwoolstore.com.au/our-gardens
OR...visit! In person!

01/07/2025

💔 Stuttering can be distressing for individuals and their families, especially when it re-emerges in high school. About 1-2% of adults stutter, affecting their careers and relationships. Societal misconceptions can make life even harder for those affected.

Helen, with 10 years of experience and international training, offers personalised speech therapy to help teens and adults manage stuttering, reduce negative thoughts, and build comfort in various speaking situations. Transformative results are possible for all ages! 🌟

Join Helen's one-on-one or group sessions, available online and in-person. Let's change perceptions and build confidence together! 💪