National Senate inquiry into speech pathology

Do you have concerns, queries or suggestions about the provision of speech pathology services to people with Down syndrome in Australia?  Have you had good experiences, or not so good experiences in seeking speech pathology services?

The Australian Senate Community Affairs Committee has announced an inquiry into the ...

Prevalence of different types of speech, language and communication disorders and speech pathology services in Australia - visit the inquiry's home page for details about making a submission  

• Submissions should be received by 21 February 2014. 
• The reporting date is 27 March 2014.

Added 24th January 2014:

Down Syndrome Australia is developing a submission to the Australian Senate Committee on Community Affairs inquiry into communication disorders and speech pathology  services in Australia. 

We are seeking information from people with  Down syndrome and their families on their experiences regarding speech pathology services. We would particularly like to hear  about access issues, gaps in information and services, inequities and availability of quality supports. This includes information on any  specific programs or service models that have worked well.

Members are encouraged to complete this survey to provide information for use in the Down Syndrome Australia submission.  

Please note that you are also very welcome to make your  own submission to the inquiry - see the Down Syndrome Australia website for further information.

The submission is due on 21 February but we would appreciate responses asap and at least by 7th February.