Paediatric Aphasia: Same word, different worlds Date: Thursday 23rd July, 2026Time: 3pm (Brisbane Time)Location: Zoom (online)Join the webinar here: uqz.zoom.us/j/85898984658?from=addon The presentation will examine how paediatric aphasia differs from adult presentations,integrating theory and developmental language perspectives to inform age appropriateassessment and intervention. The presentation traces the typical patient journey,highlighting collaboration with the MDT and key … Continue reading QARC Clinical Forum – 23 July
Author: AphasiaCRE
The Centre for Research Excellence in Aphasia Rehabilitation and Recovery (Aphasia CRE) aims to transform the health and wellbeing of people with aphasia and their families through research that leads to enhanced, cost-effective and sustainable interdisciplinary aphasia rehabilitation and community services.
We are a national research centre based at La Trobe University, Australia, led by Professor Miranda Rose, with Chief Investigators (CI) based at numerous universities and institutes Australia-wide.
The $2.5 million centre is funded by the National Health Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
What is aphasia?
Aphasia is a common language-based communication disability after brain injury. It can disrupt the ability to:
* speak
* understand speech
* read
* write.
It impacts 30% of the stroke population representing over 140,000 Australians. People can also experience aphasia after:
* head injury
* brain tumour
* dementia
* other diseases that impact the brain.
Match the Momentum: Unite for Aphasia Awareness
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia have pledged $72,958 towards a global aphasia awareness campaign... if we can match their contribution, dollar for dollar. We need your help to match the momentum and make aphasia awareness a reality! Aphasia affects millions - yet awareness remains heartbreakingly low. Aphasia robs people of their communication, but not their … Continue reading Match the Momentum: Unite for Aphasia Awareness
May seminar available to view on YouTube now!
Seminar 62 - Assessment in multilingual aphasia: Challenges and clinical strategies.Presentation by: Dr Monica Norvik We were delighted to have Dr Monica Norvik join us to present our May Seminar. This presentation address challenges in assessing multilingual adults with aphasia and outline strategies for overcoming them. Topics include premorbid proficiency versus post-stroke abilities, self-reports, selecting … Continue reading May seminar available to view on YouTube now!
Using generative AI to help bridge the language barrier gap for people with aphasia.
We are excited to see this post by La Trobe University on the amazing work that Dr John Pierce is involved in using generative AI that is helping bridge the language barrier gap for people with aphasia. Read it now https://www.linkedin.com/posts/latrobealliedhealth_latrobealliedhealthhumanservicesandsport-activity-7463047462669168641-NUzn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAABGax14BKy2AgIldDh_Xv9qAvZlf1vp-ijY
IALP MENTORING PROJECT – TAVISTOCK TRUST FOR APHASIA (TTA) – CALL FOR MENTORS
CALL FOR MENTORS The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia is once again offering to support the International Association of Communication Sciences and Disorders (IALP) to develop strategies for engaging with and providing professional development to SLTs in resource-constrained contexts. This project is coordinated by the IALP Aphasia Committee. Mentees will be emerging SLTs (in their first 7 … Continue reading IALP MENTORING PROJECT – TAVISTOCK TRUST FOR APHASIA (TTA) – CALL FOR MENTORS
Aphasia CRE – Your thoughts on AI for aphasia
People With Aphasia and Artificial Intelligence: Lived Experiences, Current Use, and Imagined Futures We want to hear from people with aphasia about how they use technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life. You might use AI a lot or you might not know much about AI. ✔ One-on-‑one interview (on video conferencing platform of your choice): 1–1.5 hours (60–90 minutes) ✔ You can take breaks at any time ✔ You can use talking 🗣️, pointing 👉, typing ⌨️, or drawing ✏️ ✔ Participants receive $50 compensation as a Prezzee gift card (convertible into Coles/Woolworth/Amazon/etc.). Your experiences … Continue reading Aphasia CRE – Your thoughts on AI for aphasia
New Seminar – Assessment in multilingual aphasia: Challenges and clinical strategies.
Join us online on the 27th May for a new seminar -Assessment in multilingual aphasia: Challenges and clinical strategies. Presented by Dr Monica Norvik, Professor of Speech and Language Therapy at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oslo. This presentation will address challenges in assessing multilingual adults … Continue reading New Seminar – Assessment in multilingual aphasia: Challenges and clinical strategies.
Aphasia CRE – calls for expressions of interest for casual Research Assistants on the M-MAT Tele study
The Aphasia CRE is seeking expressions of interest from Australian speech pathologists interested in joining our team at La Trobe University as casual research assistants (trial assessors and therapists). We are interested in hearing from speech pathologist with at least 12 months clinical experience in working with people with aphasia. These are work-from-home opportunities well suited to … Continue reading Aphasia CRE – calls for expressions of interest for casual Research Assistants on the M-MAT Tele study
Watch our latest seminar on YouTube now – “Beyond language barriers: From challenges to collaboration in interpreter‑supported cross-linguistic aphasia therapy”
Presentation by: Dr Chelsea Larkman Increasing international migration is resulting in speech pathologists providing care to people with aphasia with whom they do not share a language. This presentation will explore the challenges of cross-linguistic aphasia therapy, potential solutions, and a co-designed tool to support collaboration between speech pathologists and interpreters. Chelsea is a speech … Continue reading Watch our latest seminar on YouTube now – “Beyond language barriers: From challenges to collaboration in interpreter‑supported cross-linguistic aphasia therapy”
Help improve the Aphasia Therapy Finder
Dear colleagues, The Aphasia Therapy Finder aphasiatherapyfinder.com is a free online clinical implementation tool providing access to evidence summaries, therapy descriptions, and resources for evidence-based aphasia therapies. Since its launch in July 2024, over 8,000 clinicians, educators, and students from 77 countries have registered to use it. We are now conducting a cross-sectional survey and focus … Continue reading Help improve the Aphasia Therapy Finder