Position Statements
The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) representing the profession of Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology is committed to:
- promote and protect the interests of the profession and professionals; inform members on matters relating to the profession, and exchanging information between members;
- encourage members to be conversant with the contents of the HPCSA code of ethics;
- encourage members to know and to adhere to the Association's code of ethics;
- co-operate with and support training institutions, liaise with training institutions regarding the needs of professionals and clients so that curriculum may be adjusted as needed;
- inform the HPCSA and the Professional Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Professions of developments in the profession which may have implications for training and standards; maintain professional standards;
- recommend that training institutions accommodate students with disadvantaged educational backgrounds thus facilitating service to the whole community in regard to training and professional services;
- promote the public image of speech-language-hearing therapy and audiology and the profession;
- promote the provision of speech-language-hearing therapy and audiology services in both the public and private sectors, emphasising community participation. Recommend that the socio-economic needs of professionals, including salaries, prospects, career mobility and fees be addressed when considering job creation;
- request representation by a member of the profession in the Central Bargaining Chamber of the public Servant Administration and in any other department, forum and work group concerned with career structures;
- recommend fees for professional services in all sectors;
- promote the concept of intersectorial collaboration both within the profession and with other professional groups.
