Author: Vikesh

This is a casual online event for anyone who has an interest in stuttering, including people who stutter, families, speech pathologists (and students) and friends.

Come and speak freely using whatever tools you want to (or don’t want to) use without judgement. Share your stories and journey.

Please visit speakeasy.org.au/virtual for details and registration link for the next meetup.

This month, we are launching a survey with one simple question; how can we help more people who stutter in Australia?  

Please keep in mind that we are a volunteer based organisation and while I cannot commit to all of the items submitted to be actioned, I will review the submissions with our National Council and Advisory Board.

The survey will be open until the end of the month.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe653y6YCCeKNwO2PEoK_DUa0IZ3v-FqQQ2dlE1jnExXlz_cw/viewform?usp=sf_link

This is a casual online event for anyone who has an interest in stuttering, including people who stutter, families, speech pathologists (and students) and friends.

Come and speak freely using whatever tools you want to (or don’t want to) use without judgement. Share your stories and journey.

Please visit speakeasy.org.au/virtual for details and registration link for the next Virtual Meetup.

“Stuttering can have a profound emotional impact on one’s life. In making WHEN I STUTTER, I was astounded by the honesty and candor with which the interviewees express themselves. From the depths of hopelessness to the heights of redemption, these stories will change how you view stuttering.”
John Gomez – Director, WHEN I STUTTER

Trailer

https://keeneyeproductions.com/when_i_stutter_documentary/

Join us for a free virtual screening of this film (family friendly version)

20 May 2021 at 7pm Queensland time zone

Registration required

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-msqTsuG9GZa9UHyADgId4GHlw8uAz8

This is a casual online event for anyone who has an interest in stuttering, including people who stutter, families, speech pathologists (and students) and friends.

Come and speak freely using whatever tools you want to (or don’t want to) use without judgement. Share your stories and journey.

Please visit speakeasy.org.au/virtual for details and registration link for the next Virtual Meetup.

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The Australian Speak Easy Association is excited to be part of StutterFEST 2021, presented by the World Stuttering Network. The program can be downloaded from the link above and FAQs are below.

TOP 5 Questions about StutterFEST:

Q. What is StutterFEST?  

• A celebration of our worldwide stuttering community.

• Opportunity to meet people who stutter and those who support them from around the world

Q.  Who will be on our virtual stage?

• Organizations (national, world, virtual)

• Top Researchers from around the world!

• SEAtalk (Stuttering, Education, Advocacy) Keynote Speakers

• World-renowned Podcasters with a LIVE broadcast

Q.  Does it cost anything? Will I be asked for a donation?  No.  

      Stuttering support groups don’t cost anything.

Q.  How long is it?  Do I have to attend the whole event?

• 20 hours.  

• Starts at 10am (London)…5am (New York)…7pm Sydney

• Join anytime.  Stay as long as you like.

Q.  How do I join?

• Here’s the registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtfuqtrjguH9fU7FcAieHmDSPBXNzJu4-v

• YouTube Live streaming

• Link will be posted everywhere as we get closer to the event.

BONUS QUESTION: Is this just a bunch of speakers all day?  No way!  Plenty of opportunity for engagement and interaction all day long.

Welcome to the April 2021 update from the Australian Speak Easy Association.  Last month, I announced that our National Speak Freely Virtual Meetups would be twice per month.  I also made an attempt at setting up recurring meetings in an attempt to simplify things.  Unfortunately, sometimes trying to take a short cut results in a longer journey.  The National Speak Freely Virtual Meetup will continue at once per month but I will attempt to hold a second meetup where time permits.  We are also going back to simply registering for the next meetup.  

We have also launched a Twitter page while still maintaining our Facebook page.  Both platforms will generally have the same information.  Don’t forget to check the News section on our website as well.

twitter.com/AusSpeakEasy

I’m also happy to announce that our National Conference will once again be online for 2021.  Stay tuned for more details.  In case you missed our 2020 Online Conference, you can catch up on some of the presentations on our website:

speakeasy.org.au/2020-conference-presentations

Thank you for your support and interest in the Australian Speak Easy Association.

Vikesh Anand
National President