#aphasiaCREchat Thanks all, I have to run. I have loved hearing all the ideas and look forward to reading some of the links/articles I have bookmarked along the way. Thanks for organising and supporting those of us that are novice twitter users! @aphasiacre

#aphasiaCREchat Q3 There are foundational health comm skills and there is the extra skill required to support people with additional communication needs that requires training. Comm is everyone's business so engagement at all levels in an organisation is important for change

#aphasiaCREchat Q3 I wonder often about this. Knowledge, skill and the desire for behaviour change on the part of the healthcare clinician all interplay

#aphasiaCREchat PPE has challenged all healthcare communication, even for those that would not usually have difficulties. There are people who are more vulnerable than usual and we have needed to get creative. Telehealth has actually been easier/better in some cases

#aphasiaCREchat Q1 At a systems level knowledge and skills of SP with regards to communication are important as we aim to enhance the way health services can embed communication supports in practice

#aphasiaCREchat Q1 At a clinical level it is important SP (as part of a team) understand and advocate for our clients to ensure they are engaged to the best of their ability in healthcare conversations and their true capacity is realised

#aphasiaCREchat I manage speech pathology & audiology at Bendigo Health. My experience is as a SP working with adults in public health across the continuum. Healthcare communication is critical for safe and high quality care, it’s important we shine a light on this crucial topic

Wonderful research Mel!!

What an opportunity to hear about and learn from some amazing people @turiapitt @lynswinburne @bronwynking @christinenixon feeling inspired #GiantSteps19

Loved our visit from @rose_mirandaros exciting times ahead in aphasia research @aphasiacre