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Guidelines and standards

Clinical guidelines bring together the best available evidence and make recommendations intended to help healthcare professionals and patients make informed decisions about appropriate healthcare.

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Guidelines and standards

Professional standards for speech pathologists in Australia
This document details the skills, knowledge, and attributes a speech pathologist working in Australia must demonstrate and apply to their practice.
Code of ethics (2020)
Designed to be used alongside professional standards as well as relevant legislation, this code of ethics informs the everyday practice and conduct of Australian speech pathologists.
Scope of practice
As part of Speech Pathology Australia's core documents, this defines ‘practice’ and describes the scope of speech pathology practice concerning the roles, networks, and contemporary practice settings in Australia.
Speech pathology 2030
The report on Speech Pathology Australia's landmark project presents a vision for the future of speech pathology in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culturally responsive capability framework
This framework from Speech Pathology Australia aims to create culturally responsive workplaces that, in turn, lead to positive experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Speech Pathology Australia: strategic plan 2023-2025
Speech Pathology Australia's strategic plan covers key priorities and projects impacting the profession.

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Provides access to Australian national clinical care, quality, and the NSQHS Standards.
Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) guidelines and statements
The MJA publishes guideline summaries, consensus statements, position statements, and reviews.
Queensland Health clinical guidelines
Clinical guidelines used within Queensland Health care providers.
Queensland Health clinical pathways
Clinical pathways used within Queensland Health care providers.
Therapeutic Guidelines
A leading source of independent, evidence-based, practical treatment advice to assist practitioners with decision-making at the point-of-care.

ECRI Guidelines Trust
A repository of objective, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.
Guidelines International Network (GIN)
Contains links to guidelines published or endorsed by GIN member organisations from across the globe, including Australia.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Provides access to NICE guidance, including published guidance, in development, and consultations from the UK.
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
SIGN produce evidence-based, collaboratively developed clinical guidelines (Scotland).
World Health Organization Guidelines
Access information, recommendations for clinical practice, and public health from the WHO.

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