Welcome to the Speech Pathology CPD Membership
This membership is built for speech pathologists and communication and swallowing disorder specialists to meet their mandatory CPD obligations and remain at the leading edge of evidence-based clinical practice. Whether you work with children, adults, or across the lifespan, this membership supports your ongoing professional obligations, wherever you practise in Australia.
Who This Membership Is For
- Speech Pathologists (SPA members)
- Speech-Language Therapists
- Paediatric Speech Pathologists
- Adult Speech Pathologists — acute, rehabilitation, or community settings
- Fluency Specialists — stuttering and cluttering
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialists
- Voice Disorder Specialists
- Dysphagia (Swallowing) Clinicians
- Early Intervention Speech Pathologists
- School-Based Speech Pathologists
- Telepractice Speech Pathologists
- Speech Pathology Assistants (under supervised practice)
Membership & Billing
- Membership is billed annually
- Your membership provides access to all current speech pathology workshops and any new workshops added to this membership over time, new content is added continuously, and your access grows with it
- Workshops include reading materials developed by speech pathology clinicians and researchers aligned with current evidence-based practice
- Renewal reminders sent 60 days before your annual expiry
- A 30 day grace period applies after expiry
- Renewal completed online via your member portal
What’s Included in Your Membership
- Access to all current and future CPD-accredited speech pathology workshops added to this membership
- Industry expert reading materials included with each workshop
- Downloadable certificate of completion for every workshop completed
- CPD tracking dashboard — hours automatically logged and exportable for SPA audits
- SPA membership compliance updates and clinical practice guidelines applicable nationally
- Discounts on additional courses and events
- Priority member support
Your Obligations as a Member
- Complete a minimum of 30 CPD hours per year relevant to your scope of practice
- Maintain current SPA membership and comply with the SPA Code of Ethics
- Ensure CPD is documented and available for SPA audit if requested
- Keep your membership profile and employment or practice details current
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this satisfy Speech Pathology Australia CPD requirements? Yes. Workshops completed through this platform are structured CPD relevant to speech pathology practice and are automatically logged in your dashboard for SPA audit purposes.
Is this relevant to both paediatric and adult clinicians? Yes. Content spans the full scope of speech pathology practice, including communication disorders, dysphagia, early intervention, and school-based practice.
What if new workshops are added after I join? They are added to your membership automatically, included as part of your annual membership at no extra cost.
