Beyond language barriers: From challenges to collaboration in interpreter‑supported cross-linguistic aphasia therapy 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 … Continue reading Register for our March Seminar with Dr Chelsea Larkman

Good morning, We are seeking people with aphasia to help us co-design a new research tool for aphasia clinical trials. Title of project: Aphasia-DOOR: Your Voice in Measuring Research Success Principal Investigator: A/Prof Annie Hill Ethics Reference Number: HEC25225 This study is about finding a better way to measure how well aphasia treatments work. Currently, research often focuses on … Continue reading Aphasia DOOR – Do you have aphasia and want to get involved in research?

We are looking for a speech pathologist to join us at the Aphasia CRE as a research assistant (1 year full time). The role involves providing support within two clinical trials, including liaising with participants and managing data and processes.On site is preferred but we're open to flexible arrangements.Get in touch if you'd like more … Continue reading Aphasia CRE -are you our new Research Assistant

We are seeking a few more people with mild or very mild aphasia to support our project - please pass this onto anyone in the Melbourne area who might be interested. Aphasia research and rehabilitation often overlooks people with milder aphasia. For these stroke survivors, communication can often seem “fine” to others, but they might … Continue reading Help improve support for people with mild aphasia.

From Search to Speech: Understanding the Experience and Accessibility of Everyday Technologies for People with Aphasia. Presentation by: Dr Abi Roper, University of London. Grounded in the perspectives of people with aphasia, this session will introduce research exploring: Information search (e.g. Google) Data visualization (e.g. graphs) Voice technology (e.g. Alexa)in everyday contexts. These lessons about … Continue reading Register for 25th Feb Seminar now

Aphasia CRE – Recruiting Conversation Partners for a Communication Assessment We’re inviting conversation pairs to take part in an exciting research study exploring how people communicate interesting pictures to a conversation partner. This work will help us improve how communication for people with aphasia is assessed and supported. 💬 👉 We’re looking for pairs of … Continue reading 🗣️We’re Looking for Participants!

The Aphasia CRE office will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 20th Dec to 4th Jan. We send our very best wishes to all Aphasia CRE Community of Practice members and our social media followers. Thank you for being part of our community this year. We look forward to continuing to … Continue reading Aphasia CRE Office Closure over Holidays

Miranda Rose In the past few weeks we have been celebrating the official retirement of our beloved Director, Emeritus Professor Miranda Rose. The Aphasia CRE was Miranda's vision and she worked tirelessly towards the aim of an Australia wide collaboration betweeen multi-disciplinary professionals to advance the research around aphasia to better support people with aphasia, … Continue reading Celebrating the retirement of Aphasia CRE Director, Emeritus Professor Miranda Rose