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Professional Development
Training Packages
Speech Pathology Tasmania offers a wide range of professional development training packages that cater to various sectors, including organisations, businesses, speech pathology, allied health, education, and correctional services.
Professional Development Training & Workshops Across Australia
Speech Pathology Tasmania (SPT) delivers evidence-informed professional development learning, workplace training and mentoring across Australia for educators, speech pathologists, early learning teams, corrections professionals, allied health and community organisations.
Our expert facilitators provide practical, tailored professional learning designed around the needs of your team, organisation or individual practice. Training can support professional skills and confidence in communication, literacy, dyslexia, speech and language development, inclusive practice, trauma-informed approaches and other specialist areas.
Our professional development training packages options include:
- In-person team workshops – customised and interactive professional learning delivered at your workplace or organisation.
- Online professional development – flexible training for teams or individuals through online professional learning resources (videos).
- One-on-one professional mentoring – personalised guidance and support available face-to-face or online.
Professional Training Videos (Online Courses - COMING SOON)
Facilitated Team Workshops (In-person)
Professional Development: Unlocking English Orthography
Strengthen confidence teaching English spelling using structured, evidence-informed strategies to improve reading and writing outcomes..
Suitable for: teachers, teacher assistants and literacy leads.
- Linda McKillop
- 2 -3 Hours + optional 30min question time
- In-person at your chosen venue
Professional Mentoring & Support
Professional Mentoring for Speech Pathologists
- Linda McKillop, Rosalie Martin, Mariam Seeney & Sheila Steele
- 1 hour per session
- Face-to face or over MS teams
Professional Mentoring for Teachers & Educators
- Linda McKillop, Rosie Martin, Mariam Seeney and Sheila Steele
- 1 hour per sessions
- Face-to-face or online via MS Teams
Professional Mentoring for Teacher Assistants
- Linda McKillop, Rosie Martin, Mariam Seeney and Sheila Steele
- 1 hour per session
- Face-to-face or online via MS Teams
What people say about our training
“Engaging, well presented and enjoyable. Something we can put into practice, not just theory that sounds great but gets shelved.”
Professional Learning Participant (Teacher)
“Linda was great! She knew an answer to just about every question we had as an individual or group! She was friendly and so knowledgeable!”
Professional Learning Participant
“Thank you! It was amazing. Very useful, informative and fun PL that stretched my brain in the best way.”
PD Workshop Participant (Teacher)
“Linda was great! She knew an answer to just about every question we had as an individual or group! She was friendly and so knowledgeable!”
PD Training Particpant
“I connected well and reflected on the session content a lot more than I thought I would. I found multiple aspects to work on for myself personally and I gained ‘golden nugget’ insights for my work team and how we interact with the clients we work with. Well worth it!”
Staff PD Attendee
“The presentation was both informative and insightful. Gave excellent examples and practical advice on engaging with disadvantaged people. A worthwhile PD for the entire team.”
Workshop Participant
F.A.Q
Can schools book Australia-wide Orton-Gillingham Language Approach training?
Yes. We provide Australia-wide Orton-Gillingham Language Approach training for schools, educators and organisations. Training can be delivered at your location, hosted by your school, or provided online via Microsoft Teams for selected workshops. Our professional learning is tailored to your team’s literacy goals and supports evidence-based, structured literacy instruction.
Do your workshops count towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
Yes. Many of our professional development workshops can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements, depending on the standards set by your professional association or employer. Our evidence-based training is suitable for teachers, speech pathologists, allied health professionals, early childhood educators and other professionals seeking to maintain or enhance their knowledge and skills. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for eligible workshops, which can be used as evidence of attendance and professional learning. We deliver CPD training online and in person for organisations throughout Australia.
How do I book a professional development workshop?
Simply complete our online enquiry form or contact our team to discuss your training needs. We’ll recommend the most suitable professional development package, customise the content for your organisation and provide a quote for either online or in-person delivery anywhere in Australia.
Can you deliver professional development for schools and education providers?
Yes. We regularly provide professional development for primary schools, secondary schools, independent schools, Catholic education, early learning centres and education departments. Our education training includes literacy instruction, dyslexia, English orthography, reading and spelling, language development and evidence-based teaching practices.
Do participants receive a certificate after completing professional development training?
Yes. Participants receive a Certificate of Completion for eligible professional development workshops, providing evidence of their ongoing professional learning and continuing professional development (CPD).
Why choose Speech Pathology Tasmania for professional development training?
Our professional development workshops are delivered by experienced clinicians and educators with expertise in speech pathology, literacy, dyslexia, communication, early childhood education, trauma-informed practice and workplace wellbeing. Our training is evidence-based, practical and designed to give participants strategies they can implement immediately in their workplace.
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