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Training videos for Ukraine

Our colleagues from Ukraine have asked Communication Therapy International (CTI), ESLA (European Speech and Language Association) and IALP (International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders) for support, by providing videos that give information about how to support people with specific types of communication and swallowing impairment. They are looking specifically for videos on the following topics:

TBI, resulting in communication and cognitive impairments
Children with Selective mutism (related to trauma)
Dyslexia and/ or developmental language difficulties

Dysphagia, (either paediatric or adult focused)
Acquired stuttering.

The videos must be:

maximum 15 minutes long
intended for those without specialist knowledge (e.g., teachers, medics, nurses, physiotherapists, family members) i.e., not aimed at SLT/Ps

If you have any videos that you think might be suitable and for which you have appropriate permission to translate into Ukrainian and to show in the public domain, please could you complete the Excel spreadsheet: Ukraine training videos log.xlsx

Our Ukrainian colleagues will review the videos and, if appropriate, arrange for translation. The videos will be uploaded to a YouTube channel and the links will be made publicly available.

Thank you CTI, ESLA, IALP

Working in Less Resourced Settings: new updated guide available

In a continuing collaboration between CTI, ADAPT and OT Frontiers, the new guide for allied health professionals working in less resourced settings has been published. It provides an invaluable guide for those thinking about or currently working overseas.

The guide is available to download as a pdf here and you can also download each section individually if you visit our Resources page.

Hard copies are also available for £8.50 plus postage – please contact us if you would like to order a copy.

Many thanks to all those who were involved with the project to update this guide!

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3 week volunteer SLT supervisor role in Ghana: January 2018

Ghana ma wo Akwaaba! Ghana welcomes you!

The University of Ghana, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences is one of a handful of African universities offering training in Speech and Language Therapy. The programme commenced in 2016, supported by a small local SLT faculty. It aims to dramatically increase rehabilitation services for people with communication and swallowing difficulties in the region.

The university is seeking three experienced Speech and Language Therapists with skills in clinical supervision of students in paediatric settings who may be willing to volunteer their time to assist with clinical education.

Volunteers would need to be available to commit for three weeks, from JANUARY 15 – 2 FEBRUARY 2018.

The position is voluntary and involves:
• Short term visit to Ghana (approximately 3 weeks) to work collaboratively with a nominated local speech and language therapist to offer clinical supervision in a community placement in Accra. Conditions are as follows:

All positions are voluntary (i.e. the University of Ghana cannot pay a salary)
Fixed funding is available to support living expenses while in country – basic guesthouse accommodation, local meals, ground transport, local calls etc.
Funding is available to reimburse a fixed amount for vaccinations, health/travel insurance and visa costs.
Funding for airfares is not available

A document containing more information is available here..

Personal Qualities:

We seek SLTs who are practical, enthusiastic, resilient, and flexible…. and who love a challenge. We are particularly interested in people who have experience working in cultures which are not their own.

If you have an interest in supporting development of speech and language therapy services for people with communication and swallowing disabilities in Ghana and feel that you may have relevant skills and qualities to offer, our team would be delighted to talk with you. Please send a brief summary of your experience and interests with a copy of your CV to publichealth.slt@gmail.com.

The University of Ghana, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences gratefully acknowledges the support of the Australian Government’s Direct Aid Program (DAP). The DAP has provided grant funding to support living expenses of international volunteers to our programme.

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Speech and Language Therapist needed in Cambodia

An SLT is sought for a post in Cambodia – see details below from Indigo International:

We are looking for a speech and language therapist to join our team at Indigo International in Cambodia. We are a multidisciplinary clinic based in Phnom Penh working predominantly with children and families, but also with adults. Our clients are from a range of backgrounds, both expat and local, and with a wide range of difficulties.

You would join our team of psychologists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, picking up an existing caseload from a therapist who is leaving. The work is paid sessionally so this would mean that you would be able to start with a good sized caseload and income. Sessional work also means that you are in charge of the hours you work and the size of caseload you would like to take on.

We are looking for someone to join our team as soon as possible.

For further information please look at our website www.indigo-international.org

Apply via CV and cover letter to our manager (emma@indigo-international.org) and SLT (paula@indigo-international.org). We would also welcome any informal enquiries! Look forward to hearing from you!