Associate Professor
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Stacie is the Director of Teaching Programs (Registered Health Professions) in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and an Associate Professor in Speech Pathology. Her primary research interests are in health professional placement education; and learning outcomes for international students in health professional education, which were topics explored in her PhD (University of Sydney). Stacie is also involved in research projects investigating health professional service outcomes for people who are culturally and linguistically diverse, and her clinical research explores mealtime experiences for people with swallowing difficulties. Stacie is a member of the Prideaux Centre for Health Professions Education, and was previously a Course Coordinator in the Bachelor of Speech Pathology.
PhD (University of Sydney) 2017: Thesis entitled - "International students in Speech-Language Pathology professional placements: experiences, competency development and outcomes".
Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Flinders University) 2008
Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Flinders University) 2000
Stacie is currently enrolled in an Advanced Diploma of Arts, majoring in Japanese language studies (University of New England).
Honours
2015 FMNHS Executive Dean's Teaching Excellence Award: Attrill, S., Wray, A. Kortman, B. Facilitating a high quality Foundation Placement Education Workshop for health professionals providing clinical education.
Grants
2019 Brebner, C, Crouch, R, & Attrill, S.'Enabling the allied workforce providing NDIS funded services to develop business strategies' Department of Industry and Skills $54,000
2018 Attrill, S. 'Decision making about swallowing and communication in Motor Neuron Disease: a framework to support individuals, carers, families and health practitioners' Flinders University CNHS Near Miss Award- $20,000
2018 Speech Pathology Australia New Research Grant 'Being a culturally and linguistically diverse speech pathologist in Australia: exploring practice experiences and perspectives' - $15,000
2017 Department of State Development project grant ‘Building allied health workforce for NDIS funded service delivery’ - $467,044
2017 Attrill, S., Brebner, C., Lind, C, & Wray, A. 'Mutual learning: intercultural skills and knowledge developed through supervising culturally and linguistically diverse students in health professional placements'. Prideaux Centre for Health Professional Education - $10,000.
2009 Community Benefit SA Grant (SA Government Department of Family and Community) - $12,000 "Teaming up to enhance the communication skills of disadvantaged children".
External Consultancy
2017 Hewat, S., Walters, J., Hill, A., Penman, A., Arnott, S., Attrill, S., Lewis, A., Nichols, R. Clinical Education in Australia project. Speech Pathology Australia - $52, 338.
2014 'Clinical supervision skills initiative', Health Workforce Australia (HWA). $31,800 Contracted to Attrill, S., Kortman, B. & Wray, A.
Research Awards
2018 Flinders University CNHS Publication Award scheme (ECR category) - $1,500
Invited Presentations
2018 Invited research seminar & workshop: 'Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students in professional placements: experiences, competency development and outcomes' - University of Canterbury; University of Auckland, New Zealand.
2017 Education roundtable international panel: Speech-Language Pathology Education in the Asia-Pacific Region. Asia-Pacific Conference of Speech-Language and Hearing. Narita, Japan
In her role as Teaching Program Director (Health Professions), Stacie works across the College of Nursing and Health Sciences and with each of the Teaching Sections to promote quality in curriculum and teaching delivery, and innovative approaches that enhance student learning. She has a specific interest in professional placement education and internationalisation. Stacie's PhD (University of Sydney) investigated placement experiences and competency development of international students in Speech Pathology.
Stacie's teaching interests span topics including clinical education; professional practice issues; adults with complex communication and swallowing needs, ICF, ethical practice and rehabilitation. She is passionate about clinical education, speech pathology competency development and health professional workforce development. Stacie's teaching also includes clinical education theory and practice, and the development of professional identity, and transition to practice.
Professional memberships
Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
Member, Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Pathology (APEC-SLP)
Member, Prideaux Centre for Health Professions Education
Member, Australia & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education
Contributions to Professional Associations
Chair, Asia Pacific Education Collaboration in Speech Language Pathology (APEC-SLP), 2016 - 2018
Director, Speech Pathology Australia Board, 2012 - 2014
University program accreditor, Speech Pathology Australia (2008 - present)
Speech Pathology Australia SA Branch Executive (Professional Standards portfolio) 2009 - 2014
Speech Pathology Australia National conference organising committee 2008
Stacie offers a professional development workshops to health professional staff relating to clinical education. She is a member of the team delivering the annual Professional Education Workshop for health professionals interested in clinical education.
2017 - 2019 Teaching Program Director, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
2016 - 2018 Chair, Asia-Pacific Education Collaboration - Speech-Language Pathology (APEC-SLP)
2017 Course Coordinator, Bachelor of Speech Pathology
Member, Prideaux Centre for Research in Health Professions Education
Member, Australia & New Zealand Association for Health Professional Education
Member, Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP)
Board Experience
2012 - 2014 Director (Board member), Speech Pathology Australia
Relevant Professional Experience
2017 Senior Lecturer, Speech Pathology
2007 - 2017 Clinical Education Coordinator, & Speech Pathology lecturer, Flinders University
2006 - 2007 Casual Speech Pathology lecturer, Flinders University
2004 - 2006 Snr Speech Pathologist, Lyell McEwin Hospital
2003 - 2004 Speech Pathologist, Flinders Medical Centre
2001 - 2003 Snr Speech Pathologist, Metropolitan Domiciliary Care