American Institute for Stuttering Competitors

As the first university to be established in Australasia, the University of Sydney consistently ranks as one of Australia’s top universities. We aim to create and sustain a university that will, for the benefit of both Australia and the wider world, maximise the potential of the brightest researchers and most promising students, whatever their social or cultural background. Web: sydney.edu.au Explore Sydney through the eyes of a student in 360° on our Virtual Tour: sydney.edu.au/tour Facebook: facebook.com/sydneyuni Instagram: @sydney_uni YouTube: youtube.com/uniofsydney CRICOS: 00026A TEQSA: PRV12057

A dynamic university educating students to lead and influence, St. Catherine prepares students to make a difference in their professions, their communities and the world. St. Kate's encompasses the most innovative college for women in the nation and a range of graduate and associate programs for women and men, based in the liberal arts and Catholic Social Teachings and emphasizing intellectual inquiry and ethical leadership. At its heart is the baccalaureate college for women, with co-ed associate, master's, doctoral and continuing education programs. Students learn at campuses in St. Paul and Minneapolis as well as online. Established in 1905 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Catherine offers programs in humanities, arts and sciences; business and leadership, education, library and information science, health professions and social work. St. Kate's offers two doctoral degrees, 10 master's degrees, 48 bachelor's majors and minors, and 10 associate degree and certificate programs. Also see the University Page of St. Catherine University: http://www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=22372

Speech Pathology Australia is the national professional association for speech pathologists in Australia. The Association supports and regulates the ethical, clinical and professional standards of the profession, as well as lobbying and advocating for access to services that benefit people with communication and swallowing difficulties. Membership is open to applicants who meet the Association’s eligibility requirements. The Association is recognised by government as the professional body representing speech pathologists in Australia. Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, reading and writing, stuttering and voice. People who experience difficulties swallowing food and drinking safely can also be helped by a speech pathologist. Speech pathologists work with people who have communication and swallowing difficulties that: - arise from premature birth, or may be present from birth (e.g., cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, hearing impairments and cleft palate); or - occur as a result of physical, intellectual or sensory disability or a mental illness; or - emerge during early childhood (e.g., speech and language disorders, stuttering, difficulties learning to read and write); or - occur during adult years (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, head/ neck cancers, neurodegenerative disorders such as motor neurone disease); or - develop in the elderly (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease). Speech pathologists work in a variety of settings, including public and private hospitals; early intervention; child care and education settings; community health and rehabilitation centres; corporate organisations; correctional and juvenile justice facilities; disability services; universities; mental health services; residential accommodation; aged care facilities; private homes; and private speech pathology clinics.