SASLHA

The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Vision statement

To be the acknowledged voice of Speech-Language Therapists and Audiologists in South Africa.

Mission statement:

SASLHA will promote the professions to the public and will promote the best interests of members in all spheres of professional activity; SASLHA will provide opportunities to enhance professional competence through providing and/or co-ordinating learning activities for its members; SASLHA will access knowledge and resources to share with its members to their benefit and that of their patients/clients; SASLHA will lobby and advocate for recognition of the professions by government, the private sector, international bodies; SASLHA will encourage members to aspire to the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Principles :
The South African Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SASLHA) representing the profession of Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology is committed to:

* the promotion of effective communication
* the prevention of communication disorders
* the management of children and adults with
communication disorders
* the primary health care approach – essential care
based on socially acceptable methods made
accessible through full individual and community
participation
* the creation of an enabling environment for
rehabilitation
* the concept of intersectorial collaboration within the
community and in the health, welfare,
Education and development sectors
* optimal use of skills within the profession
* promoting and protecting the interests of members
* maintaining high standards of service
and professional conduct
* the appropriate training of professionals
* provision of personnel is a shared responsibility between the profession, the community and training institutions


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