Associate Professor Sally Hewat
Associate Professor
School of Humanities and Social Science (Speech Pathology)
- Email:sally.hewat@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 5159
Bringing speech therapy to Vietnam
Dr Sally Hewat, a University of Newcastle (UON) speech pathologist who specialises in the treatment of stuttering, is working to establish speech therapy in Vietnam – where, as a profession, it doesn't exist.
In collaboration with the Trinh Foundation Australia and the University of Pham Ngoc Thach (UPNT), Hewat has been working to develop a two-year postgraduate speech pathology program in Vietnam. This is the first ever speech therapy course in Vietnam and approximately 80 per cent of the lectures are provided by experts from Australian universities.
Two years ago the first cohort of the training program graduated. They were a combination of already trained health or allied health professionals in Vietnam. Mostly nurses, physio therapists, a couple of doctors, and an ears, nose and throat surgeon.
"All of them will go back to their existing jobs; they won't be employed as speech therapists but they will do speech therapy work. So it's an emerging profession – it's not officially recognised yet," Hewat explained.
"During the two-year program in Vietnam, I delivered a course in managing stuttering. As part of the course the students and I developed a stuttering treatment program for adults in Vietnam. At the end of the course, we delivered the treatment program to members of a self-help group for stuttering in Vietnam.
"This treatment program for adults in Vietnam is obviously very different to what we do in Australia. We can't assume that what we do here will work over there. So we developed the program within that context and then taught the students research methodologies to evaluate it.
"I like the process of collaborating and supporting others to capacity build. Not to have outside influences come in and say we'll do it for you; it is more capacity building from the ground up."
In 2014, Hewat received the Medal from the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City – a prestigious honour not usually received by foreigners, which is awarded by the Mayor of the city. She also received a certificate and gift from UPNT.
"In Vietnam, when you get an award like that, you know how valuable it is, because those sorts of awards don't go to foreigners, ever. This, again, was recognition of why we need to continue to support it; because that's the only way it's going to develop," Hewat said.
"The benefits of our international collaboration have been felt both in Vietnam and here in Newcastle.
"The Vietnamese students and community now have access and exposure to experts in the speech pathology field from Australia and have the opportunity to learn within a discipline that previously did not exist in Vietnam."
This collaboration also provides UON students enrolled in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology (honours) the opportunity to complete a clinical placement and project work in Vietnam.
"We recently had eight students return from three weeks in Vietnam, and their responses to the experience were overwhelming. They get to be hands-on and work with levels of complexity that they wouldn't get to in Australia – working with children and professionals who speak a totally different language," Hewat said.
"Most importantly, the community now has the opportunity to access speech pathology services in hospitals throughout Ho Chi Minh City that were not previously available."
However, there is still much to be done in Vietnam for those who are in need of speech therapy. Hewat believes the majority of her career will be spent developing the speech therapy profession in Vietnam and the surrounding countries.
"Even though interventions for younger children who stutter are where we should focus some attention, this is way down the track. We need to have professionals on the ground who can deliver this service," Hewat explained.
"It's really tricky; in Australia we would focus on community education and early intervention but in Vietnam, I can talk about early intervention and the optimal time to treat stuttering – that is, before they start school – however the fact of the matter is there is no one to treat it over there, bar a proportion of the 32 speech therapists we have now trained.
"Every person has the right to communicate. Through the development of speech therapy as a profession in Vietnam, this may eventually be possible."
Bringing speech therapy to Vietnam
Dr Sally Hewat, a University of Newcastle (UON) speech pathologist who specialises in the treatment of stuttering, is working to establish speech therapy
Career Summary
Biography
Focus Area: Speech Pathology.
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), University of Sydney
Keywords
- Clinical Education
- Clinical Research Methods
- Clinical education
- Evidence based practice
- Student Learning
- Stuttering
- Stuttering and Related Disorders of Fluency
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 110399 | Clinical Sciences not elsewhere classified | 60 |
| 200499 | Linguistics not elsewhere classified | 20 |
| 170299 | Cognitive Sciences not elsewhere classified | 20 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Associate Professor | University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia |
Academic appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/01/1997 - 1/09/2000 | Research Officer | The University of Sydney Australian Stuttering Research Centre Australia |
| 1/01/1994 - | Membership - Speech Pathology Association of Australia | Speech Pathology Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Book (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2001 | Wilson L, Hewat S, Proceedings of the 2001 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference: Evidence and Innovation., Speech Pathology Association of Australia, Melbourne, Australia, 358 (2001) |
Chapter (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2003 | Hewat S, Harris V, Harrison E, 'Special case studies', The Lidcombe Program of early stuttering intervention: A clinician¿s guide, Pro-Ed, Austin, Texas 119-138 (2003) |
Journal article (32 outputs)
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| 2019 |
Unicomb R, Hewat S, Harrison E, 'Evaluating the treatment of co-occurring stuttering and speech sound disorder: Parents¿ perspectives', Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology, 21 100-108 (2019)
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| 2018 |
Hewat S, Unicomb R, Dean I, Cui G, 'Treatment of Childhood stuttering using the Lidcombe Program in mainland China: case studies', Speech, Language and Hearing, (2018) © 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Purpose: In mainland China, speech therapy is an emerging profession, and it estimated around 13 millio... [more] © 2018, © 2018 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Purpose: In mainland China, speech therapy is an emerging profession, and it estimated around 13 million people stutter. Currently, best practice for treating stuttering in young children is considered to be implementation of the Lidcombe Program. The Lidcombe Program is a behaviourally based treatment approach which involves parents delivering feedback to their child¿s stuttered and stutter-free speech in structured and unstructured conversations, in a natural environment. Currently, there is no published research documenting implementation of the Lidcombe Program in mainland China. Given the cultural differences that exist between Australia (where the treatment was developed) and China, an investigation into the feasibility of the treatment into this cross-cultural context is warranted. Methods: This study investigates implementation of the Lidcombe Program to two Mandarin-speaking children using a descriptive single case study design. The primary outcome, percent syllables stuttered (%SS), was measured within¿¿ and beyond-clinic at two assessment points, and analysed for statistically significant change. Results: Both participants in the study achieved a significant reduction in stuttering rates, suggesting the Lidcombe Program may be a viable option to treat some children in a Mandarin-speaking population in China. Additionally, the treating therapists provided feedback on cultural considerations when implanting the program to this population. Conclusion: There is a need for research into effective and evidence-based stuttering treatments for Mandarin-speaking children in mainland China. This study is a preliminary investigation into the effectiveness of the Lidcombe Program in this context.
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| 2018 |
Davenport R, Hewat S, Ferguson A, McAllister S, Lincoln M, 'Struggle and failure on clinical placement: a critical narrative review', International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 53 218-227 (2018) [C1] © 2017 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Background: Clinical placements are crucial to the development of skills and competencies in speech¿language pathology (SLP)... [more] © 2017 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Background: Clinical placements are crucial to the development of skills and competencies in speech¿language pathology (SLP) education and, more generally, a requirement of all health professional training programmes. Literature from medical education provides a context for understanding how the environment can be vital to all students¿ learning. Given the increasing costs of education and demands on health services, students who struggle or fail on clinical placement place an additional burden on educators. Therefore, if more is known or understood about these students and their experience in relation to the clinical learning environment, appropriate strategies and support can be provided to reduce the burden. However, this literature does not specifically explore marginal or failing students and their experience. Aims: To review existing research that has explored failing and struggling health professional students undertaking clinical placements and, in particular, SLP students. Methods & Procedures: A critical narrative review was undertaken. Three electronic databases, ProQuest, CINAHL and OVID (Medline 1948¿), were searched for papers exploring marginal and failing students in clinical placement contexts across all health professions, published between 1988 and 2017. Data were extracted and examined to determine the breadth of the existing research, and publications were critically appraised and major research themes identified. Main Contribution: Sixty-nine papers were included in the review. The majority came from medicine and nursing in the United States and United Kingdom, with other allied health disciplines less well represented. The review identified key themes with the majority of papers focused on identification of at risk students and support and remediation. The review also highlighted the absence of literature relating to the student voice and in the allied health professions. Conclusions & Implications: This review highlighted the limited research related to failing/struggling student learning in clinical contexts, and only a handful of papers have specifically addressed marginal or failing students in allied health professions. The complexity of interrelated factors in this field has been highlighted in this review. Further research needs to include the student's voice to develop greater understanding and insights of struggle and failure in clinical contexts.
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| 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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| 2017 |
Unicomb RA, Hewat S, Spencer E, Harrison E, 'Evidence for the treatment of co-occurring stuttering and speech sound disorder: A clinical case series', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 19 251-264 (2017) [C1]
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| 2017 |
Hoffman L, Wilson L, Hewat S, Huynh TB, 'The reliability of Vietnamese speech therapists¿ use of a severity rating scale to measure stuttering', Speech, Language and Hearing, 20 223-231 (2017) [C1] © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Speech therapy is an emerging profession in Vietnam, and there is an estimated 910 000 Vietnamese people who st... [more] © 2017 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. Speech therapy is an emerging profession in Vietnam, and there is an estimated 910 000 Vietnamese people who stutter. No research to date has examined Vietnamese speech therapists¿ reliability when measuring severity of stuttering in their native language (Vietnamese) and other languages (e.g. English, a common second language). Twenty-five Vietnamese speech therapists rated 20 speech samples (10 Vietnamese, 10 English) of adults who stutter using a 9-point severity rating (SR) scale on two occasions. Approximately half of the judges were able to measure severity of stuttering reliably in Vietnamese. Judges¿ performance in English was poorer than in their native language. Irrespective of language, judges showed greater variability of their use of the scale in the moderate range. Results highlight the need for judges to develop intra- and interjudge agreement when using the scale to measure stuttering in their native and other languages. Research into the development and evaluation of practice and/or training packages would be beneficial to this population, in all languages, with a focus in the moderate range of the scale.
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| 2015 |
Unicomb R, Colyvas K, Harrison E, Hewat S, 'Assessment of reliable change using 95% credible intervals for the differences in proportions: A statistical analysis for case-study methodology', Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 58 728-739 (2015) [C1] © 2015 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Purpose: Case-study methodology studying change is often used in the field of speech-language pathology, but it can be critici... [more] © 2015 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Purpose: Case-study methodology studying change is often used in the field of speech-language pathology, but it can be criticized for not being statistically robust. Yet with the heterogeneous nature of many communication disorders, case studies allow clinicians and researchers to closely observe and report on change. Such information is valuable and can further inform large-scale experimental designs. In this research note, a statistical analysis for case-study data is outlined that employs a modification to the Reliable Change Index (Jacobson & Truax, 1991). The relationship between reliable change and clinical significance is discussed. Example data are used to guide the reader through the use and application of this analysis. Method: A method of analysis is detailed that is suitable for assessing change in measures with binary categorical outcomes. The analysis is illustrated using data from one individual, measured before and after treatment for stuttering. Conclusions: The application of this approach to assess change in categorical, binary data has potential application in speech-language pathology. It enables clinicians and researchers to analyze results from case studies for their statistical and clinical significance. This new method addresses a gap in the research design literature, that is, the lack of analysis methods for noncontinuous data (such as counts, rates, proportions of events) that may be used in case-study designs.
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| 2014 |
Hoffman L, Wilson L, Copley A, Hewat S, Lim V, 'The reliability of a severity rating scale to measure stuttering in an unfamiliar language.', Int J Speech Lang Pathol, 16 317-326 (2014) [C1]
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| 2013 |
Unicomb R, Hewat S, Spencer E, Harrison E, 'Clinicians' management of young children with co-occurring stuttering and speech sound disorder', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 15 441-452 (2013) [C1] Speech sound disorders reportedly co-occur in young children who stutter at a substantial rate. Despite this, there is a paucity of scientific research available to support a trea... [more] Speech sound disorders reportedly co-occur in young children who stutter at a substantial rate. Despite this, there is a paucity of scientific research available to support a treatment approach when these disorders co-exist. Similarly, little is known about how clinicians are currently working with this caseload given that best practice for the treatment of both disorders in isolation has evolved in recent years. This study used a qualitative approach to explore current clinical management and rationales when working with children who have co-occurring stuttering and speech sound disorder. Thirteen participant SLPs engaged in semi-structured telephone interviews. Interview data were analysed based on principles derived from grounded theory. Several themes were identified including multi-faceted assessment, workplace challenges, weighing-up the evidence, and direct intervention. The core theme, clinical reasoning, highlighted the participants' main concern, that not enough is known about this caseload on which to base decisions about intervention. There was consensus that little is available in the research literature to guide decisions relating to service delivery. These findings highlight the need for further research to provide evidence-based guidelines for clinical practice with this caseload. © 2013 The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited.
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| 2011 |
Swift MC, O'Brian S, Hewat SL, Onslow M, Packman A, Menzies R, 'Investigating parent delivery of the Lidcombe Program', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 13 308-316 (2011) [C1]
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| 2011 |
Koushik S, Hewat SL, Shenker RC, Jones M, Onslow M, 'North-American Lidcombe program file audit: Replication and meta-analysis', International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 13 301-307 (2011) [C1]
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| 2011 |
Koushik S, Hewat S, Shenker RC, Jones M, Onslow M, 'North-American Lidcombe Program file audit: Replication and meta-analysis.', Int J Speech Lang Pathol, (2011)
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| 2011 |
Blake HL, Hewat SL, Spencer EL, 'Native speaker and non-native speaker communication during job interviews', Asia Pacific Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing, 14 171-178 (2011) [C1]
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| 2010 |
Iverach L, O'Brian S, Jones M, Block S, Lincoln M, Harrison E, et al., 'The Five Factor Model of personality applied to adults who stutter', Journal of Communication Disorders, 43 120-132 (2010) [C1]
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| 2010 |
Iverach L, Jones M, O'Brian S, Block S, Lincoln M, Harrison E, et al., 'Mood and substance use disorders among adults seeking speech treatment for stuttering', Journal of Speech Language and Hearing Research, 53 1178-1190 (2010) [C1]
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| 2010 |
Cream A, O'Brian S, Jones M, Block S, Harrison E, Lincoln M, et al., 'Randomized controlled trial of video self-modeling following speech restructuring treatment for stuttering', Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 53 887-897 (2010) [C1]
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| 2009 |
Iverach L, Jones M, O'Brian S, Block S, Lincoln M, Harrison E, et al., 'The relationship between mental health disorders and treatment outcomes among adults who stutter', Journal of Fluency Disorders, 34 29-43 (2009) [C1]
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| 2009 |
Iverach L, Jones M, O'Brian S, Block S, Lincoln M, Harrison E, et al., 'Screening for personality disorders among adults seeking speech treatment for stuttering', Journal of Fluency Disorders, 34 173-186 (2009) [C1]
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| 2009 |
Iverach L, O'Brian S, Jones M, Block S, Lincoln M, Harrison E, et al., 'Prevalence of anxiety disorders among adults seeking speech therapy for stuttering', Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23 928-934 (2009) [C1]
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| 2009 |
Al-Amawi SI, Ferguson AJ, Hewat SL, 'Speech pathology in the context of cultural and linguistic diversity: Working with people from an Arabic background', ACQ: ACQuiring Knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing, 11 3-9 (2009) [C1]
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| 2007 |
Packman A, Onslow M, O'Brian S, Hewat SL, 'Down memory lane with James and time-out', Disability and Rehabilitation, 29 1061-1065 (2007) [C1]
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| 2006 |
Hewat SL, Onslow M, Packman A, O'Brian S, 'A Phase II clinical trial of self-imposed time-out treatment for stuttering in adults and adolescents', Disability and Rehabilitation, 28 33-42 (2006) [C1]
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| 2004 | Hewat SL, 'Outcomes of Stuttering Treatment', Acquiring Knowledge in Speech, Language and Hearing, 6 140-143 (2004) [C2] | ||||||||||
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Conference (22 outputs)
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| 2019 |
Unicomb R, Hewat S, Harrison E, 'Complexity in early childhood stuttering treatment: Clinicians¿ perspectives', Taipei, Taiwan (2019)
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| 2019 |
Kelly M, Unicomb R, Hewat S, 'Working interprofessionally to support people with communication and/or swallowing disorders: Undergraduate student perceptions', Brisbane (2019)
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| 2019 |
Unicomb R, Walters J, Hewat S, Spencer E, Webb G, 'Scaffolding for student success in learning (3SL): A framework for teaching and learning in speech pathology', Brisbane, Australia (2019)
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| 2018 |
Hill A, Penman A, McCabe P, Purcell A, Ward E, Caird E, et al., 'Simulation can replace clinical placement time with no impact on competency', Simulation can replace clinical placement time with no impact on competency, Adelaide (2018)
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| 2018 |
Ward E, Caird E, Khanal S, Kularatna S, Byrnes J, Hill AE, et al., 'The Economic Evaluation of Simulation: Costs and Considerations', The Economic Evaluation of Simulation: Costs and Considerations, Adelaide (2018)
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| 2018 |
Walters J, Hewat S, 'From university to the real world: Reflections from speech pathology students and new graduates', Adelaide (2018)
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| 2015 |
Unicomb R, Hewat S, 'Single case research: Using a new method of statistical analysis to determine change following treatment for speech sound disorder', Guangzhou, China (2015) [E3]
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| 2008 |
Al-Amawi S, Ferguson AJ, Hewat SL, 'Assessing aphasia in arabic speakers: Work in progress', Brain Impairment, Brisbane, QLD (2008) [E3]
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| 2005 | Davies R, Hewat SL, Isaac K, Cottier A, 'Speech Pathology in Schools (SPinS): A quality improvement project', Proceedings of the Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Canberra (2005) [E1] | ||||
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Report (1 outputs)
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| 2018 |
Hewat S, Walters J, 'Clinical Education In Australia: Building a Profession for the Future', Speech Pathology Australia, 68 (2018)
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Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2005 | Hewat S, A self-imposed time-out treatment for stuttering in adults and adolescents, (2005) [T3] |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 15 |
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| Total funding | $418,366 |
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 |
20173 grants / $117,338
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 | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1700878 |
| Type Of Funding | C3111 - Aust For profit |
| Category | 3111 |
| UON | Y |
Intercultural Practice and Education in Speech-Language Pathology$50,000
Funding body: Orient Speech Therapy Centre (China) Limited
| Funding body | Orient Speech Therapy Centre (China) Limited |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2017 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1700591 |
| Type Of Funding | C3211 - International For profit |
| Category | 3211 |
| 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 |
20161 grants / $30,199
Development of a valid Aphasia Assessment Tool for Vietnamese$30,199
Funding body: Trinh Foundation Australia
| Funding body | Trinh Foundation Australia |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat, Mr Khanh Le |
| Scheme | Research Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2016 |
| Funding Finish | 2017 |
| GNo | G1600929 |
| Type Of Funding | C3120 - Aust Philanthropy |
| Category | 3120 |
| UON | Y |
20152 grants / $61,050
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 | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2016 |
| GNo | G1501542 |
| Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
| Category | 3AFC |
| UON | Y |
FEDUA Internal Fellowship$15,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | FEDUA Internal Fellowship |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2015 |
| Funding Finish | 2015 |
| GNo | G1500906 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20121 grants / $15,000
2011 Emerging Research Leaders Program$15,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Emerging Research Leaders Program |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2012 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | G1200625 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20111 grants / $750
Diversity and Development, Speech Pathology Australia 2011 National Coference, Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin NT, 26 - 29 June 2011$750
Funding body: University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - Faculty of Education and Arts |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2011 |
| Funding Finish | 2012 |
| GNo | G1100728 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20081 grants / $1,526
2008 Reflecting COnnections Conference , Skycity Convention Centre Auckland, NZ, 25/5/2008 - 29/5/2008$1,526
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2008 |
| Funding Finish | 2008 |
| GNo | G0188658 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20071 grants / $5,220
Language use in older children who stutter$5,220
Funding body: University of Newcastle - School of Humanities and Social Science
| Funding body | University of Newcastle - School of Humanities and Social Science |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Dr Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Unknown |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2007 |
| Funding Finish | 2007 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20061 grants / $144,530
Establishing Effective and Efficient Stuttering Treatments$144,530
Funding body: NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council)
| Funding body | NHMRC (National Health & Medical Research Council) |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Program Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2006 |
| Funding Finish | 2008 |
| GNo | G0185083 |
| Type Of Funding | Aust Competitive - Commonwealth |
| Category | 1CS |
| UON | Y |
20052 grants / $25,528
Equity Research Fellowship Round 1 2005$25,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Equity Research Fellowship |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2005 |
| Funding Finish | 2005 |
| GNo | G0184880 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Practicality and Impact: Making a difference in the Real World National Conference, Speech Pathology Australia, 29 May - 2 June 2005$528
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2005 |
| Funding Finish | 2005 |
| GNo | G0185439 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
20031 grants / $2,500
4th World Congress on Fluency Disorders, Montreal, Canada 11-15 August, 2003$2,500
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Associate Professor Sally Hewat |
| Scheme | Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2003 |
| Funding Finish | 2003 |
| GNo | G0183167 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Masters | The Psychosocial Impact of Texture Modified Foods vs Shaped/Moulded Foods Following Acquired Brain Injury | M Philosophy(Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2019 | Masters | The Effectiveness of Different Intervention Approaches in Sinhalese Speaking Children with Speech Sound Disorders | M Philosophy(Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2018 | Masters | The Impact of Ageing on Language in Healthy Ageing Adults | M Philosophy(Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2018 | PhD | Validation of a Clinical Aphasia Assessment Tool for Vietnamese | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2018 | Masters | New Graduate Speech Language Pathologists Working in Vulnerable and Underserved Communities: Exploring Their Professional Development Needs and Methods to Support the Progression of Their Clinical and Professional Competencies | M Philosophy(Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2017 | PhD | The Impact of the Lidcombe Program on Early Stuttering in Sinhala Speaking Children in Sri Lanka | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2015 | Masters | The use of simulation-based learning in speech pathology training programs to support students' development of clinical skills | Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland | Co-Supervisor |
| 2014 | PhD | A cross-linguistic investigation of reliability of measurement of stuttering severity | Speech Pathology, Charles Sturt University | Co-Supervisor |
| 2013 | PhD | Development of Professional Competency: Critical Experiences of Marginal or Failing Students | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PhD | Evidence for the Treatment of Co-occurring Stuttering and Speech Sound Disorders | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2013 | PhD | The Assessment of Aphasia in the Context of Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2012 | PhD | Treatment Schedules in the Delivery of the Lidcombe Program of Early Stuttering Intervention | PhD (Speech Pathology), Faculty of Education and Arts, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
News
Speech Pathology Collaboration first for China
April 27, 2017
UoN’s Speech Pathology work recognised internationally
May 26, 2014
Speech Pathology Students Improve the Lives of the Aged
December 9, 2013
Talking speech research
December 3, 2013
Associate Professor Sally Hewat
Position
Associate Professor
School of Humanities and Social Science
Faculty of Education and Arts
Focus area
Speech Pathology
Contact Details
| sally.hewat@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4921 5159 |
| Fax | (02) 4921 7386 |
Office
| Room | GP2-15 |
|---|---|
| Building | General Purpose |
| Location | Callaghan University Drive Callaghan, NSW 2308 Australia |
NEWS • Apr 27.2017
Speech Pathology Collaboration first for China
UON has partnered with Orient Speech Therapy Center Limited to develop a world-class speech pathology training program for its clinics in China.
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 09.2013
Speech Pathology Students Improve the Lives of the Aged
A new initiative in Speech Pathology is creating Work Integrated Learning opportunities while enhancing the lives of residents of a local aged care facility.
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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