Vanessa Murray Speech Pathology

20/01/2023

https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2018/07/10/how-the-brain-regulates-vocal-pitch/?fbclid=IwAR2OwbKOyyXwbgTp28N9Fl-rWcc-eTC2bLpxqr14ze_HTIJZ1mg7mjvDFRM

Whether it’s hitting a high note, delivering a punch line, or reading a bedtime story, the pitch of our voices is a vital part of human communication. Now, as part of their ongoing quest to produce…

30/11/2021

After a long long lockdown we’re all feeling a little dusty and tired, so…..it’s time to refresh! We’re making some exciting changes to our branding, and will follow this up with a fresh new website 😃

Here’s your chance to be a part of that change - have a look at the logos in the poll below and let me know. Can’t wait to see what you think! X

I’m running a logo contest on 99designs. Designers have submitted 51 designs so far. Please vote on your favorite as I’d love to receive your feedback.

06/09/2021

Would you be interested in using virtual reality (VR) games for gender affirming voice and communication training? The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) want to know! Click through the survey and let your voice be heard

The purpose of this anonymous online survey is to understand how people undertaking gender-affirming voice training practice outside of the clinic, if technology is used and what their thoughts are regarding the potential use of VR in voice training. This knowledge will help us to explore the potent...

23/08/2021

I am constantly reminded of how lucky I am to do work that I love! ❤️

ICYMI: Speech pathologist Vanessa Murray helps her clients to develop characteristics of voice that align with their gender identity. A great article that promotes this year’s Speech Pathology Week theme: ‘Communication is everyone’s right!’.

Vanessa Murray is a speech pathologist based in inner Melbourne who supports trans, gender diverse, and non-binary (TGDNB) people using an individualised program of voice and communication training.

https://www.thequo.com.au/stories/816-how-a-change-in-voice-changes-lives

20/08/2020

Dr Fauci is recovering from surgery to remove vocal polyps. Wishing him good health and plenty of voice rest!

White House Coronavirus Task Force member Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, confirmed to CNN that he had surgery Thursday morning to remove a polyp on his vocal cord.

29/07/2020

Have a look at these cleverly illustrated homophones... they can help you to remember the difference in meaning. Enjoy!

A blog about linguistics and language learning.

05/04/2020

Some more breaking supermarket news this morning ...

The Minister for the NDIS has announced that NDIS participants will now be given priority for home delivery from supermarkets.

🛒 From tomorrow NDIS participants will be able to order on line and have their shopping delivered to their door.

🛒 All participants will be sent a code by text or email tomorrow.

🛒 You can then order your shopping on line and enter the code when prompted.

🛒 This is available for all Woolworths, Coles, IGA, Foodworks and Harris Farm supermarkets.

🛒 This is available to ALL NDIS participants. If your child is an NDIS participant you may also use the service.

👉 There is more information here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/4703-priority-home-delivery-service-ndis-participants

👉 There are questions and answers here - https://www.ndis.gov.au/coronavirus/priority-home-delivery-services

👉 Media coverage here - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/supermarkets-set-to-prioritise-food-and-grocery-home-delivery-to-disabled-20200404-p54h2e.html

This is fantastic news for NDIS participants and their families. We have heard lots of stories about people having trouble with their shopping and this will really help. We hope this kind of assistance will be extended very soon to all people with disability, regardless of whether they are an NDIS participant or not.

Please share so we can get the word out.

(Image description: Picture of some groceries laid out on a table. Some of the groceries are in a box while others are sitting beside it. It includes things like chips, bread rolls and Tim Tams. Because everyone knows Tim Tams are essential in a crisis)