UQ Speech Pathology Alumni

27/04/2026

Hello alumni.

UQ is hosting a JustGiving page to help raise funds for an international aphasia awareness campaign. We would love your support.

You can also follow the campaign by joining the Speak Up for Aphasia page. https://www.facebook.com/share/1E6w4VACKM/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia have pledged $72,958 towards a global aphasia awareness campaign... if we can match their contribution, dollar for dollar. We need your help to match the momentum and make aphasia awareness a reality!

14/01/2026

Researchers at UQ are conducting a study to see what legal words teenagers know! If you know of any teenagers who may like to help be part of this exciting work, please see below for further details:

Please feel free to share this post/information about the study to any teenagers who may be interested.

Dr Rebecca Armstrong
Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology (Work days: Tuesday-Friday)

School of Health and Rehabilitaton Sciences
The University of Queensland
Brisbane Qld 4072 Australia
T +61 7 3346 7832

[email protected]

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05/11/2025

RESEARCH STUDY OPPORTUNITY

Your experience matters. Help build a national picture of contemporary dysphagia rehabilitation practice in Australia.

The purpose of this study is to determine current trends in usual care in dysphagia rehabilitation and the factors affecting clinical decision-making.

The anonymous online survey takes 15-20 minutes to complete.

Open to all speech pathologists who work with adults with dysphagia currently practising in Australia.

Approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee (2024/HE001365)

Access the anonymous survey here:

https://uniofqueensland.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bl7eY5ECgqEY9Bc

**If using a computer, please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox, as other browsers may not be fully compatible.

For further information, please contact Dr Anna Rumbach ([email protected]). Thank you for your support!

18/10/2025

Class of 2010 - 15 year reunion!

Only 3 weeks to go! 🎉

Have you grabbed your ticket yet? A big thanks to everyone who’s already booked — it’s shaping up to be a fantastic afternoon with a great crowd. Don’t forget to spread the word and get your friends to secure their spot too! 🍸✨

Ticket bookings must close October 31st!

Join us for an afternoon of drinks, nibbles, and great company at the Valley Event Space as we celebrate our 15 Year University Reunion. 📅 Date...

23/09/2025

Speech Pathology Australia and UQ Research & Wine Night!

Join University of Queensland’s speech pathology academic staff for an evening of learning and networking! The program will feature short presentations on current research into communication and swallowing across the lifespan, along with opportunities to connect with academic staff and fellow attendees over nibbles and drinks.

Event details
Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Time: 5:30–8:30 pm
Place: Therapies Annexe (Building 84A), Room 623/624, The University of Queensland St Lucia Campus
Cost: Free for Speech Pathology Australia members | $15 for non-members

Register here: QLD Branch (Brisbane) | Research & Wine Night

15/09/2025

From Becky…

For the Class of 2010

Join us for an afternoon of drinks, nibbles and great company as we celebrate our 15 Year University Reunion.

📅
Date & Time: Saturday Nov 8th, 2:00pm – 5:00pm

📍
Location: Valley Event Space, 713 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

🎟
Tickets: $50 (includes a welcome drink and food)

Reconnect, reminisce, and raise a glass with old friends in a relaxed and vibrant setting.

Tickets available online via Trybooking

Join us for an afternoon of drinks, nibbles, and great company at the Valley Event Space as we celebrate our 15 Year University Reunion. 📅 Date...

21/08/2025

Research Study Opportunity:

One of my PhD students Laylla Azevedo is completing a study about speech pathologists experiences communicating with clients who have hearing loss and we need your insights to help design better, more inclusive care.

🕒 The anonymous online survey takes just 15 minutes to complete.

📍 Open to all healthcare professionals currently practising in Australia.

✅ Approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee.

Your voice can shape change. Join us in making healthcare communication better for everyone.

Access the anonymous survey here:
https://lnkd.in/gideBydw

For further information, please contact Dr Laylla Galvao ([email protected]). Thank you for your support!

18/08/2025

Can any past or present Masters student reply to this question from Isabella?

I’m hoping to start a Master of Speech Pathology at UQ for the 2026 academic calendar. I’m just wondering roughly how many hours a week Im looking at being at university, to my understanding the work load is fairly demanding but I can’t seem to find just how much time I have to be at university. I’ve just been offered a pretty great opportunity with an administration role at an allied health practice and I’m hoping to provide them with a semi accurate availability for the semester.

08/08/2025

In 2016, she experienced a stroke. In the days and weeks that followed, she struggled to find her words. Conversations became confusing and frustrating. She thought she was going crazy.

07/08/2025

Room 304 of the Therapies Building 25 years ago was the site where the Australian Aphasia Assiciation started.

We’re having a celebratory lunch. Which of your previous aphasia lecturers would you like to see at the lunch? Helen Chenery? Wendy Arnott? Dave Copland? Sarah Wallace? Vickie Dawson? Bronwyn Davidson?

Or maybe some others like Gail Woodyatt? Anne Ozanne? Deborah Theodoros?

Let me (Linda Worrall) know in the comments. 😊