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“The implications of COVID-19 on my Year 12 studies amplified my fear that I would not achieve my best, that all the effort I had put in throughout high school and my final year would not pay off. I was worried that I would have less opportunities to do exactly what I wanted.” Like most... Continue Reading →
Did you know allied health professionals make up the second largest workforce in Australia’s healthcare system after nurses? And they perform an important role in the recovery of people with COVID-19. La Trobe Rural Health School Associate Professor Carol McKinstry says with one in 10 of those with Long COVID expected to have symptoms for... Continue Reading →
After more than seven years of study, Speech Pathology student Catherine McLean is on the cusp of launching the career change she’s worked hard to achieve. Prior to returning to study, Catherine worked in finance in Melbourne before her job was made redundant and she moved to Bendigo with her husband and baby. (She now... Continue Reading →
We bring you a glimpse into the varied profession of speech pathology via three of our alumna doing amazing work in their chosen field. Meg Allen “A career in speech-language pathology challenges you to use your intellect (the talents of your mind) in combination with your humanity (the gifts in your heart) to do meaningful work that... Continue Reading →
It’s something most of us take for granted, but 1.1 million Australians have a communication difficulty, from toddlers to the elderly, and all ages in between. As such, the job of a speech pathologist is one of the most diverse in the health sciences field. This week is Speech Pathology Week, and many of our ‘speechie’... Continue Reading →
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