UTS: Australian Stuttering Research Centre

He did it!!! 👏

A huge thank you to Jonathan Frogley for his incredible support of people who stutter.

Through sheer grit, determination, and months of hard work, Jonathan set himself the challenge of running 100 kms to raise awareness of stuttering and funds to support treatment and research.

Not only did he complete the challenge (with ease), but he also inspired thousands of people along the way!

Jonathan's willingness to share his story, push through discomfort, and give back to a community he cares deeply about has been truly inspiring.

From all of us at the ASRC, thank you, Jonathan. Your impact will be felt by many people who stutter and their families for years to come.

🏃‍♂️ 100km for stuttering awareness. One incredible story. One powerful cause.

On Friday 29 May, Jonathan Frogley will take on an extraordinary 100-kilometre ultra-marathon — “Stride for Stuttering” — to raise funds for stuttering research and treatment at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre at UTS.

As someone who has lived with stuttering since childhood, Jonathan knows firsthand the challenges it can bring — and he’s turning that experience into action to help others.

His inspiring story is a powerful reminder of why awareness, early intervention, research, and access to treatment matter. Every step he takes will help support life-changing research and treatment for people who stutter.
Read Jonathan’s beautiful story here:
https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/05/stuttering-run-raises-funds-for-research-and-treatment

If Jonathan’s story inspires you, please consider supporting his fundraiser and helping make a difference for people who stutter:
Support Stride for Stuttering:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/stride-for-stuttering

Some adults who stutter also experience anxiety—and it can shape how they communicate every day.

You might find yourself:
• Avoiding eye contact
• Swapping out words
• Rehearsing sentences in your head
• Saying less than you want to
• Or avoiding situations altogether

These are known as safety behaviours—and we want to understand them better.

At the Australian Stuttering Research Centre, we’ve created a new tool: the Safety Behaviours Checklist.

Now we’re inviting adults who stutter to take part in a research study to help us validate it.

You can take part if you:
✔️ Are 18 years or older
✔️ Began stuttering before age 12
✔️ Can read and write in English

Your responses will directly contribute to improving support and treatment for people who stutter worldwide.

If this sounds like you—we’d really value your input.

📲 Tap the link: https://utsau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_01wy55Lae6nOtpA

The 2nd Australasian Pacific Conference on Stuttering (AUSPACS) is bringing together clinicians, researchers, people who stutter, students, and advocates from across the region.

This year’s theme, “Stuttering: Evidence, Practice, and Possibility”, will explore the latest research, clinical innovations, lived experiences, and future directions in stuttering.

📍 The University of Melbourne
📅 26–27 November 2026

Whether you work in the field, are studying speech pathology, or have a personal connection to stuttering, AUSPACS is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Registrations are now open:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2nd-australasian-pacific-conference-on-stuttering-auspacs-tickets-1988301351867

What if we truly understood the experience of children who stutter? Help us find out!

Does your child (aged 7–12) stutter? Or maybe you’re a speech pathologist working with school-age children who stutter?

We’d love to invite you to be part of an exciting new research project at the Australian Stuttering Research Centre.

Some children who stutter experience unhelpful thoughts about their speech, which can lead to speech-related anxiety. We’re developing a simple new tool to identify these thoughts early—so the right support can be put in place during the school years.

🧒 Who can take part?
Children who stutter aged 7 to 12 years.

💻 What’s involved?
A short online survey, completed from home, at your child’s own pace.

By taking part, you’ll help us create a quick, meaningful way to understand and support the experiences of children who stutter.

🔗 Interested?
https://utsau.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78noai3YgxRFzHn

📞 Questions? We’re here to help. Call (02) 9514 5314 or email [email protected]

Let’s work together to support children who stutter.

A new treatment for young children who stutter

Are you the parent of a young child who has just started to stutter?

If so, you may be eligible to take part in a research study to investigate a new and simple treatment.

As part of the study:
• You will meet weekly with a speech pathologist
• The treatment will be conducted online from the comfort of your home
• your speech pathologist will guide you on how and when to do the treatment with your child

You will be eligible to participate if your child:
✔ Is under 3 years of age
✔ Has never had treatment for stuttering

So if you’d like to find out more about this research, and see if you are eligible to participate, contact us today!

🔗https://www.uts.edu.au/research/centres/australian-stuttering-research-centre/our-research/participate-research

Ph: 02 9514 5314
Em: [email protected]

A few of our Lidcombe Program Trainers Consortium members recently came together to plan an exciting lineup of events for the remainder of 2026.

We’ve been working behind the scenes to develop new workshops, learning opportunities, and clinical training designed to support speech pathologists at every stage of their careers.

We’re looking forward to sharing these upcoming dates with you soon—stay tuned!

Current workshop dates are available here:
https://www.stutteringtreatment.com.au/professional-development