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Dr. Rebecca Amery is a lecturer and clinical education coordinator in speech pathology at Charles Darwin University. She completed her PhD in 2023, involving collaborative development of aided augmentative and alternative (AAC) systems with Yolŋu families living with Machado-Joseph disease. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Yolŋu Studies from Charles Darwin University and a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from the University of Newcastle. Rebecca has experience working as a speech pathologist across the lifespan with people living with complex communication needs in Melbourne and across the Northern Territory, as well as in Vietnam and Indonesia. She has clinical and research interests in collaborative, intercultural and culturally responsive speech pathology, communication access, and augmentative and alternative communication.
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Projects
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MJD Foundation Industry PhD Scholarship - Rebecca Amery
Amery, R. (Student Investigator) & Lowell, A. (Supervisor)
1/07/21 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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From method to metaphor: Rrambayi ga larrum dhukarrwu malaw, finding a way together in augmentative and alternative communication research
Amery, R., Wunungmurra, J. G., Raghavendr, P., Barker, R., Theodoros, D., Massey, L. & Lowell, A., Aug 2025, Speech Language Therapy as a Global Practice: Culture, Context, and Collaboration. 1 ed. Taylor and Francis AS, p. 120-146 27 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Augmentative and alternative communication for Aboriginal Australians: Developing core vocabulary for Yolŋu speakers
Amery, R., Wunungmurra, J. G., Raghavendra, P., Bukulatjpi, G., Baker, R., Gumbula, F., Barker, R., Theodoros, D., Amery, H., Massey, L. & Lowell, A., 4 Jan 2023, In: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 38, 4, p. 209-220 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here’s how we’re designing alternative ways to communicate in Yolŋu languages
Amery, R. & Gungunbuy, J., 16 Dec 2022, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Designing augmentative and alternative communication systems with Aboriginal Australians: Vocabulary representation, layout, and access
Amery, R., Wunungmurra, J. G., Bukuḻatjpi, G., Dikul Baker, R., Gumbula, F., Yunupingu, E., Raghavendra, P., Barker, R., Theodoros, D., Amery, H., Massey, L. & Lowell, A., 2022, In: Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 38, 4, p. 221-235 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing Augmentative and Alternative Communication Systems in Languages Other Than English: A Scoping Review
Amery, R., Thirumanickam, A., Barker, R., Lowell, A., Theodoros, D. & Raghavendra, P., Nov 2022, In: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 31, 6, p. 2900-2919 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Speech language pathology in the Northern Territory: Shifting the focus from clinicians to intercultural, interdisciplinary teamwork
Staley, B., Armstrong, E., Amery, R., Lowell, A., Wright, T., Jones, C., Taylor, L. & Hodson, J., 2020, In: Journal of Clinical Practice in Speech-Language Pathology. 22, 1, p. 34-39 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Yolŋu with Machado–Joseph disease: Exploring communication strengths and needs
Amery, R., Wunungmurra, J. G., Gondarra, J., Gumbula, F., Raghavendra, P., Barker, R., Theodoros, D., Amery, H., Massey, L. & Lowell, A., 2 Sept 2020, In: International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 22, 5, p. 499-510 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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A Rare Disease In The Top End Affects Muscles For Speech. Here's How We're Designing Alternative Ways To Communicate In Yolŋu Languages
15/12/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Yolŋu Languages Get Creative to Help Those with Rare Speech Disease
15/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here's how we're designing alternative ways to communicate in Yol?u languages
16/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here's how we're designing alternative ways to communicate in Yolu languages
16/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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First Nations communities struggle with a rare disease that affects muscles for speech
16/12/22
2 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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MIL-Evening Report: A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here’s
15/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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A rare disease in the Top End affects muscles for speech. Here’s how we’re designing alternative ways to communicate in Yolŋu languages
15/12/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Thesis
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Collaborative Development of Aided AAC Systems with Yolŋu Families Living with Machado-Joseph Disease
Amery, R. (Author), Lowell, A. (Supervisor), Pammi, R. (Supervisor) & Barker, R. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - CDU
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