Rebroadcast: Transitioning into the workforce SLSS2E08

In this final episode of the summer listening series Nicole Hatch, Speak Up podcast reference group member reflects on the conversation about supporting new graduates in transitioning into the workforce originally from 2023. Practice owners Ishwari Samarakoon and Nicola Dann discuss the supports supervisors can offer, and then early career professional Steven Pitt and then new graduate speech pathologist Jen Wong reflect on their experiences, hopes, and expectations. SPA resources: Work Ready resources Supervision: Early Career Support: Resources from presenters: Hawkins, P. and Shohet, R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions (4th Edition) Bouverie Centre – Clinical Supervision Training St Luke's Innovative Resources – Stepping into Supervision: A Strengths Approach Online Training – St Luke's Innovative Resources The Grad Life Roadmap - Burnout E-book - Free resources - Speech Pathology Australia acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub ( you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2026) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association’s prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

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This episode is 01:10:21 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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