Ms Joanne Walters
Lecturer
School of Humanities and Social Science (Speech Pathology)
- Email:joanne.walters@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:02 49217350
Career Summary
Biography
Joanne Walters is a Lecturer and Clinical Education Coordinator for the Speech Pathology (honours) program at the University of Newcastle, Australia.
In her role as lecturer she teaches into all years of the program with an emphasis on translation of theoretical knowledge into clinical practice and her interest area of paediatric speech sound disorders.
In her role as clinical education coordinator she is responsible for strategic planning and implementation of the clinical education program.
Joanne is a qualified speech pathologist with particular interest in exploring and engaging with diversity in clinical education through use of innovative models of clinical education that enhance the student learning experience. She facilitates training for numerous clinical educators directly associated with the program at UoN.
Current research projects include evaluation of a range of clinical education models and the use of simulation. Joanne is currently an investigator on a national grant funded through the Department of Health investigating the development of a framework for embedding simulation in clinical training in Australian speech pathology curricula.
Joanne’s excellence in engaging with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities have seen her formally recognised with 3 university awards for engaging in WIL, internationally, in schools and in aged care.
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Qualifications
- Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Clincal Education
- Clinical skills
- Evidence Based Practice
- Interprofessional Learning (IPL)
- Paediatric language
- Paediatric speech sound disorders
- Professional Issues
- Simulation
- Speech Sound Disorders
- Work Integrated Learning
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110399 | Clinical Sciences not elsewhere classified | 25 |
| 170204 | Linguistic Processes (incl. Speech Production and Comprehension) | 50 |
| 200499 | Linguistics not elsewhere classified | 25 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Journal article (3 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2019 |
Unicomb R, Walters J, Pullin L, Bowen C, 'Listening to SLPs: How helpful are Australian English acquisition norms for velar stops to the child speech evaluation process?', Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, 21 87-94 (2019)
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| 2018 | Webb G, Walters J, Hopf S, Walker T, Carkeet D, Perera S, Khatri T, 'Building communication capacity: Letters from Fiji', ASHA. Supplement, ASHA KIRAN 17-23 (2018) | ||||
| 2017 |
Webb GL, Hewat S, Walters J, Wenger T, Laurence A, 'NUSpeech ¿ A model for international clinical placements in speech-language pathology.', Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language, 19 157-162 (2017) [C1]
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Conference (7 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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| 2018 | Webb GL, Walters J, Cranney E, 'Perspectives of speech pathologists on the speech characteristics of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder', Perspectives of speech pathologists on the speech characteristics of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Adelaide, SA (2018) | ||||
| 2017 | Byrne N, Walters J, Perkins J, 'Describing stakeholder relationships in speech pathology clinical placements', Describing stakeholder relationships in speech pathology clinical placements, Sydney (ICCC) (2017) | ||||
| 2017 |
Walters J, Webb G, Hopf S, Hewat S, Byrne N, O'Toole G, 'Speech pathology clinical placements in Fiji', Speech pathology clinical placements in Fiji, Sydney ICCC (2017)
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Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 5 |
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| Total funding | $139,031 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20191 grants / $14,725
Developing the speech pathology research network through measuring and building impact, and engagement capacity in the University of Newcastle's speech pathology clinics$14,725
Funding body: Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Education and Arts, University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr Rachael Unicomb (Lead), Dr Joanne Walters, Dr Sally Hewat, Dr Elizabeth Spencer, Dr Gwendalyn Webb |
| Scheme | Strategic Network and Pilot Project Grants Scheme |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2019 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20172 grants / $67,338
SPA Clinical Education in Australia Project$52,338
Funding body: Speech Pathology Australia
| Funding body | Speech Pathology Australia |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat, Ms Joanne Walters |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1700878 |
| Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
| Category | 3111 |
| UON | Y |
Society, Health and Disability Research Group: New Horizons$15,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
|---|---|
| Scheme | FEDUA Strategic Networks and Pilot Projects (SNaPP) |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20152 grants / $56,968
Embedding Simulation in Speech Pathology$46,050
Funding body: Speech Pathology Australia
| Funding body | Speech Pathology Australia |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat, Ms Joanne Walters, Ms Anne Hill, Prof Liz Ward, Associate Professor Elizabeth Cardell, Ms Simone Howell, Associate Professor Tricia McCabe, Dr Alison Purcell, Associate Professor Bronwyn Davidson, Ms Stacey Baldac, Dr Robert Heard |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2016 |
| GNo | G1501542 |
| Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
| Category | 3AFC |
| UON | Y |
Identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant for adult and aged care (3rd yr) speech pathology on clinical placements (SPTH 3080) (in Hunter New England Health and Central Coast Local Health$10,918
Funding body: Mid North Coast Local Health District
| Funding body | Mid North Coast Local Health District |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Nicole Byrne, Ms Joanne Walters, Dr Anne Vertigan |
| Scheme | Hunter and Coast ICTN Research and Quality Improvement Small Grant |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2015 |
| GNo | G1500760 |
| Type Of Funding | Other Public Sector - Commonwealth |
| Category | 2OPC |
| UON | Y |
News
UoN’s Speech Pathology work recognised internationally
May 26, 2014
Talking speech research
December 3, 2013
Ms Joanne Walters
Position
Lecturer
Speech Pathology
School of Humanities and Social Science
Faculty of Education and Arts
Focus area
Speech Pathology
Contact Details
| joanne.walters@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | 02 49217350 |
Office
| Room | SR146 |
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| Building | SR Building |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |
NEWS • May 26.2014
UoN’s Speech Pathology work recognised internationally
Head of speech pathology Dr Sally Hewat was recently recognised for her significant contributions to the people of Vietnam
NEWS • Dec 03.2013
Talking speech research
Five of the world’s top international speech pathologists are discussing their latest research at the three-day ‘Communicating Together’ Symposium in Newcastle
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