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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM

@aphasiologist1

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Aphasia researcher, Aphasia advocate.

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@aphasiologist1
Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
26 days
Come along!
@ASAmelb2025
Aphasiology Symposium of Australasia 2025
26 days
The AAA’s final 25th Anniversary Long Lunch will be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 26th November at Studley Grounds, Kew Tickets are available at Long Lunch for Aphasia MELBOURNE - https://t.co/TIj6vSBL2z
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@ASAmelb2025
Aphasiology Symposium of Australasia 2025
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Dr Claire Bennington is known for her work on promoting aphasia awareness in the community & we are looking forward to Claire's presentation - "Collaboration is vital for the successful implementation of an international aphasia awareness campaign" Info https://t.co/mnwyOa87k6
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
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Lots of details about an ICAP in this article. Fingers crossed that funding is gained for the next phase of this TeleCHAT evaluation. @ICAPcommunity
@Aphasia_UQ
Aphasia at UQ
2 months
Hot off the press!! #telerehab Feasibility of delivering TeleCHAT: A comprehensive high-dose aphasia treatment via telerehabilitation - Genevieve Vuong, Jade Dignam, Clare Burns, David Copland, Hannah Wedley, Katherine O’Brien, Annie J Hill, 2025
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
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This is an important topic for #aphasia therapists and researchers.
@aphasiacre
aphasiacre
2 months
Register for our next seminar on 29th October - “No Gains Left Behind: What SLPs Need to Know About Maintenance in Chronic Aphasia” Presentation by: Dr Maya Menahemi Falkov Register now for your free Zoom link https://t.co/B4EhkEu6K9
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
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What does shared decision making look like in #aphasia recovery interventions? Do we give clients an informed choice about their options eg. ‘We can achieve your …. (goal) by treating the language problem or increasing your opportunities to practice in everyday tasks or both’
@Tammy_Hoffmann
Prof. Tammy Hoffmann
2 months
It’s time for Australia to take shared decision making implementation seriously & move from words to actions. Our new MJA article discusses what’s been done & urgent next steps https://t.co/BUOnqHi8HZ @KirstenMcCaffer @SDM_ULAVAL @Mina_Bakhit @M_C_Tracy #AustSDMNetwork
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
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I have donated to this international #aphasia awareness campaign. It’s backed by research, includes people with aphasia in the design process, and partners with aphasia organizations across the globe. It will develop ‘assets’ that everyone can use.
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
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Celebrating 25 years of the Australian Aphasia Association in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne (so far). Details about our Long Lunches are on Humantix with a search on ‘aphasia’. Spread the word! https://t.co/lIUgQBFx7M #aphasia
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
6 months
Getting in early for #rockingaphasia at Chenonceaux
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
6 months
An important publication. They recommend speech and language therapy interventions of ≥ 20 hours (rehabilitation dose), ≥ 4 days per week (rehabilitation frequency) ≥ 3 speech and language therapy hours per week (rehabilitation intensity).
@KaterinaHilari
Prof Katerina Hilari
6 months
HOT OFF THE PRESS‼️Delighted to share our brand new ESO Guideline on Aphasia Rehabilitation. Over two years in the making and a team effort from across Europe 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇳🇱🇮🇹🇳🇴🇸🇪🇨🇭🇩🇰🇫🇷🇵🇹🇩🇪🇨🇾 https://t.co/sJNMYknNDt
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@NicholasBehn
Dr Nicholas Behn
8 months
Well done @LeanneTogher on being the well deserved recipient of the Jennett Plum Award at #IBIA2025 such a huge honour & to be the first #SLT in the world to receive this award. So happy to have been here to congratulate you!
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@aphasiacre
aphasiacre
8 months
Are you interested in undertaking a PhD? We have a range of PhD topics that may interest you. To request more information on any of the topics listed & discuss scholarship and enrolment options, please contact the researcher on the email address listed in the information sheet.
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@abracabadger
Dr Abi Roper
10 months
The #BASConf25 abstract submission portal is open! Submit your abstracts for #aphasia presentations, panels, lightning talks, or posters here: https://t.co/4gbEJnkZNy • Submission Deadline: 17 Mar '25 • Notification of Acceptance: 2 May '25 • Conference: 18-20 Aug '25
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@NicholasBehn
Dr Nicholas Behn
10 months
Do you work w people w aphasia & other neurological conditions? #SLT #aphasia #SLP Considered peer befriending to support long-term psychosocial needs? 🤝 We are doing 🌐online training in Feb. Join from anywhere in the world 🗺️ ➡️ Sign up here:
citystgeorges.ac.uk
This online course will train clinicians on how to set up a peer-befriending scheme for people with aphasia, providing resources for training and supervision.
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
10 months
Great discussion on some BIG questions in #aphasia going on in the Bluesky platform.
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@Kathryn_SLP
Kathryn Pettigrove
10 months
🗣️Excited to share the 2nd publication from my PhD! Outlines the design & acceptability pilot of our education package on community #aphasia group facilitation. Proud to work with @rose_mirandaros @LucieLanyon @MichelleAttard8 @aphasiacre❤️ 50 free copies:
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Community aphasia groups (CAGs) can contribute significantly to the long-term psychosocial wellbeing of people living with aphasia. However, they may also contribute to negative outcomes for group ...
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@LucyDipper
Professor Lucy Dipper
11 months
📅 Application deadline: 27 January 2025 📖 More information, including funding details and how to apply: https://t.co/NRP78TYWXs Don't miss this incredible opportunity to take the next step in your academic journey! 🚀
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@LucyDipper
Professor Lucy Dipper
11 months
🎓 Exciting Opportunity for Funded Doctoral Studentships! 🌟 The School of Health & Psychological Sciences at City St George's, University of London, is offering seven funded Doctoral studentships: 1/3
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Dr Abi Roper
11 months
Wondering who else from the #aphasia community is over on @Bluesky? Look no further! @BrielleStarkPhD has put together this great list of #aphasia community members for you to follow: https://t.co/1xONoB7vVo
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@abracabadger
Dr Abi Roper
11 months
Are you a member of the #Aphasia Community? Are you looking for a different platform to continue your #aphasia connections with others? I recommend taking a look at @Bluesky. This link is a good starting point: https://t.co/YjSWCFAuWD
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Emeritus Professor Linda Worrall AM
11 months
Many congratulations to Aura. A fitting award to a stellar career that married advocacy, research & service in #aphasia. Long may the @Aphasia_Inst continue her lead.
@Aphasia_Inst
Aphasia Institute
11 months
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Aura Kagan, our esteemed colleague, has been appointed as a Member of the #OrderOfCanada (C.M.) to celebrate her exceptional contributions to Canadian society and her groundbreaking work in the field of #aphasia: https://t.co/odOLd4uaDg
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