Sally Hewat

Dr. Sally Hewat is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Newcastle, School of Health Sciences. She specializes in stuttering treatment and has pioneered the development of speech therapy in Vietnam through collaborations with the Trinh Foundation Australia and University of Pham Ngoc Thach. Her work includes creating the Lidcombe Program for Vietnamese children and training the first cohort of Vietnamese speech therapists.

• PhD in Speech Pathology (University of Sydney)
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) (University of Sydney)

Her research focuses on cross-cultural adaptation of speech therapy, clinical education methodologies, and simulation-based learning. She has developed evidence-based frameworks for interdisciplinary treatment programs and stuttering severity measurement in multilingual contexts. Her 2014 Medal from Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee highlights her unique international contributions.

Key publications address stuttering management in Sri Lanka, myofunctional device applications, and intercultural communication in Northern Australia. She leads grants for student-led clinical programs and aphasia assessment tools, with over 17 grants totaling $488,863. Her work bridges clinical practice, academic training, and global health equity, particularly in Vietnam and Indigenous Australian communities.