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Mrs Fiona Hewerdine
Speech Pathologist - ENGEDI
Professional Bio
Speech Pathologist since 1982 . Interest grew in Palliative care for both swallowing and communication and family centered care. Seeking a Herd I completed a Masters in science specialling in Palliative care to support my passion in Allied health with a dying population.
Speech Pathology Expert advisor for 4 years in Palliative care and Neurodegenerative disease for the professional body NZSTA. and also a Life member of the organisation.
Co-creator of a resource for enabling easier conversation about dying of a family member, friend , sibling targeted at the under 10 year olds now being trialed in the disability arena . Sponsored by Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine ANSPAM.
www.thestoryofthesandman.com
Facilitator of AHHA groups in Bay of Plenty Waipuna Hospice for 10 years using art and collage as a medium to communicate with self and others . This has now been transitioned and modified and is being used in the disability sector in Queensland. Fiona also holds qualifications in interactive drawing therapy.
Poster presentation in Sydney asks" why refer to a speech therapist looking at Swallowing , secretion management , speech ,Assistive technology ,communication tools and whole person resources and family care tools". Hope this nudges you to refer to your local Speechie services. public or NGO or private
Speech Pathology Expert advisor for 4 years in Palliative care and Neurodegenerative disease for the professional body NZSTA. and also a Life member of the organisation.
Co-creator of a resource for enabling easier conversation about dying of a family member, friend , sibling targeted at the under 10 year olds now being trialed in the disability arena . Sponsored by Australian and New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine ANSPAM.
www.thestoryofthesandman.com
Facilitator of AHHA groups in Bay of Plenty Waipuna Hospice for 10 years using art and collage as a medium to communicate with self and others . This has now been transitioned and modified and is being used in the disability sector in Queensland. Fiona also holds qualifications in interactive drawing therapy.
Poster presentation in Sydney asks" why refer to a speech therapist looking at Swallowing , secretion management , speech ,Assistive technology ,communication tools and whole person resources and family care tools". Hope this nudges you to refer to your local Speechie services. public or NGO or private
