Useful Links & Resources

A collection of professional, educational, multilingual, and community resources related to speech pathology, communication, and professional development.

 


🌏 Professional & Clinical Resources


1. VietSLP

A valuable resource for SLPs working with Vietnamese-speaking populations worldwide. Developed through ASHA-funded work led by Professor Giang Pham at San Diego State University.

🔗 VietSLP.sdsu.edu

2. The Multilingual-Multicultural Affairs Committee of the IALP  has completed a series of answers to common questions about speech therapy services for multilingual populations.

These include:

3. Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing

Funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, supporting inclusive and accessible aged care services.

🔗 www.culturaldiversity.com.au
🔗 Multilingual Communication Cards



4. Clinical Practice Guidelines – University of Sydney

Communication and swallowing guidelines for children diagnosed with childhood brain tumour or leukemia. Also available in Vietnamese.

📖 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Communication and Swallowing in Children Diagnosed with Childhood Brain Tumour or Leukemia


5. The Laryngectomee Guide

Practical information for laryngectomees and caregivers addressing medical, dental, and psychological challenges.

📖 Click here for more information


6. Early Stuttering Treatment – The Lidcombe Program

📖 Vietnamese Resource
https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/bankstown/stuttering/pdf/Vietnamese.pdf

📖 English Resource
https://www.swslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/bankstown/stuttering/pdf/LPPrintable.pdf


 


🎓 Career Pathways & Further Study


We are sometimes asked by Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduates about pathways to further study, including research Master’s degrees and PhD opportunities in Speech Pathology or related fields.

Because postgraduate pathways vary significantly between universities and countries, we recommend contacting individual universities directly for the most up-to-date entry requirements and research opportunities.

Australia

For information on accredited entry-level speech pathology programs in Australia, please refer to the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) website:

🔗 University Programs

🔗 Accreditation Information

Vietnam

In Vietnam, postgraduate pathways are university-dependent and continue to evolve as the profession develops. Graduates are encouraged to contact individual universities directly regarding available Master’s, research, or doctoral opportunities, as well as potential overseas study pathways.

Important Note

TFA is unable to provide university-specific admissions advice, scholarships, or facilitate work experience opportunities.

 


📚 Research & Publications


1. Speech-Language Pathology Telementoring Projects in Global Health Contexts

Written by TFA volunteer Sarah Day.

🔗 Read the article here


2. BBMP Research Publication - Intercultural telementoring as a tool for global SLP capacity building. 

Written by Sarah D, Gwendalyn W, Marie A & Sally H.

📖 Read the article here

 

3. Journal of Voice Publication – Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Chau

Congratulations to Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Chau on her international publication in the Journal of Voice.

📖 Read the article here

 


💡 Innovation & Emerging Practice


1. Speech Pathology 2.0

Exploring new technologies transforming speech therapy practice.

📖 Speech Pathology 2.0: The Latest Technologies Transforming Speech Therapy

 


🤝 Community Partnerships


1. Enjoyable English (EE)

TFA and Enjoyable English collaborate to support English proficiency and professional development for speech therapy students in Vietnam.

📌 Follow Enjoyable English on Facebook to learn more!

 

2. Australian Volunteers Program

Learn more about TFA through one of our partner organisation perspectives.

🔗 An enduring commitment to speech… | The Australian Volunteers Program

 


📖 Books & Stories


1. A Way with Words: The Path Towards Speech and Language Therapy in Vietnam

Co-authored by TFA Co-Founder Sue Woodward and longtime volunteer Janella Christie. Some proceeds from sales will support Trinh Foundation Australia and our programs.

📖 Click here for more information


2. The Gift of Home Languages – Mary Phan

A children’s book celebrating bilingual Vietnamese families and home languages.

📖 Click here for more information

 

 

 

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