Inclusive accessible service design S8E35

In this week’s episode, podcast producers Jess and Nadia are joined by national advisor MJ to discuss inclusive, accessible service design. We feature two recordings from the recent SPA 2026 conference and reflect on the way our services can be enhanced with systemic change focussed on equality.

Free access to transcripts, as well as a full list of resources and references for this podcast, is available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/). You will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio, or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au

Resources:

The ABI Communication Lab from Peter’s presentation: https://abi-communication-lab.sydney.edu.au/

My Comms- visual calendar app from Jenn’s presentation: https://commspec.co/

SPA resources:

Present at the 2027 SPA conference: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Events/Conference/2027/2027-Conference-Program-submissions.aspx

SPA Conference 2026 equity, diversity and inclusion stream: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/catalog-spa-conference-2026-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-stream-2225469

Upcoming SPA wellbeing learning opportunity: Working well (free for members) https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/catalog-working-well-navigating-through-uncertain-times-1822758

Upcoming SPA wellbeing learning opportunity: Managing challenging interactions: https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/topclass/catalog-managing-challenging-interactions-october-2026-1631071

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