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Dr Kate Short

Senior Lecturer
Sydney School of Health Sciences
Faculty of Medicine and Health

Email

kate.short@sydney.edu.au

Dr Kate Short is a highly-respected health clinician, educator and early career researcher. After working for over 30 years in health (metropolitan, rural and international) and 20 years in the university sector her clinical practice and research is focused on child development and prevention / interventions for children with communication disorders and those experiencing adversities. She is a senior Speech Pathologist at Liverpool Hospital (SWSLHD), Senior Lecturer (USYD), Adjunct Fellow Western Sydney University and Affiliate of the Ingham Medical Research Institute. She has emerging research strengths in implementation science methodologies. She has led the collaborative development of interventions and models of care with peers, families and other stakeholders in Speech Pathology and broader paediatric practice, such as Dynamic Early Language Intervention (DECI). Many of these have been developed, implemented and evaluated within NSW Health – often starting in South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) and then scaling to other LHD’s e.g. Launch to School and Ngara Yellamundie. In 2025 Kate was awardedNSW Health Allied Health Clinician of the Year. Following the awards in 2024:Michelle Beets Award for Inspirational Paediatric Care- highly commended; SWSLHD Allied Health Professional of the Year; SWSLHD wide winner of the Excellence in Transforming Your Experience award. She has 24 published works, with an h-index of 9. As a clinician, researcher and leader in the Liverpool Hospital Speech Pathology paediatric team for over 25 years, the team at Liverpool have been the recipients of community service grants to the value of $9 million. Kate has been directly involved in the subsequent provision and evaluation of these community based services. She has received research funding to the value of almost $1, 600,000.

Themes

Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health

Keywords

Hearing and speech, Preventive health services, Paediatrics and Child Health

Approaches

Growth & Development, Risk Factors/Risk Assessment, Translational Research

Clinical speciality

Paediatrics

Publications

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Book Chapters

Carroll, C., Bourne, E., Hill, A., Short, K. (2022). Combining Methods. In RENA LYONS, LINDY MCALLISTER, CLARE CARROLL, DEBORAH HERSH AND JEMMA SKEAT (Eds.), Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. United Kingdom: J & R Press.

Journals

Kidd, J., Short, K., Earley, J., Beckett, S., Kleiman, C. (2024). Parent training of early language facilitation skills: parent and child outcomes from a large-scale effectiveness study in a diverse clinical population. Speech, Language and Hearing. [More Information]
Jones, C., Kalashnikova, M., Khamchuang, C., Best, C., Bowcock, E., Dwyer, A., Hammond, H., Hendy, C., Jones, K., Kaplun, C., et al (2022). A short-form version of the Australian English Communicative Development Inventory. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 24(4), 341-351. [More Information]
Bourne, E., Short, K., Kenny, B., McAllister, L. (2022). Clinical educators can supervise students without increased stress: a study of interacting factors using insights from complexity theory. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 27(1), 125-145. [More Information]
Zulkifli, S., Short, K., Kleiman, C., Kidd, J., Earley, J., Beckett, S., Descallar, J., McCabe, P. (2022). Evaluating the dose–response relationship of the number of sessions of “It Takes Two to Talk®” in young children with language delay. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. [More Information]
Eapen, V., Liaw, S., Lingam, R., Woolfenden, S., Jalaludin, B., Page, A., Kohlhoff, J., Scott, J., Lawson, K., Lam-Cassettari, C., et al (2022). Watch me grow integrated (WMG-I): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based surveillance approach for developmental screening in primary care settings. BMJ Open, 12(8). [More Information]
Short, K., Eadie, P., Kemp, P. (2020). Influential factor combinations leading to language outcomes following a home visiting intervention: A qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 55(6), 936-954. [More Information]
Bourne, E., McAllister, L., Kenny, B., Short, K. (2020). Speech pathologists' perceptions of the impact of student supervision. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 8(2), 1-15. [More Information]
Doble, M., Short, K., Murray, E., Bogaardt, H., McCabe, P. (2019). Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of undergraduate speech pathology students following training. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(12), 1484-1490. [More Information]
Short, K., Eadie, P., Kemp, P. (2019). Paths to language development in at risk children: a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). BMC Pediatrics, 19(1). [More Information]
Bourne, E., McAllister, L., Nagarajan, S., Short, K. (2019). The effect of speech-language pathology students on clinician time use and activity. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21(2), 163-174. [More Information]
Bourne, E., Short, K., McAllister, L., Nagarajan, S. (2019). The quantitative impact of placements on allied health time use and productivity in healthcare facilities: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Focus on Health Professional Education: A multi-disciplinary journal, 20(2), 1-33.
Garg, P., Ha, M., Eastwood, J., Harvey, S., Woolfenden, S., Murphy, E., Dissanayake, C., Williams, K., Jalaludin, B., McKenzie, A., Einfeld, S., Silove, N., Short, K., et al (2018). Health professional perceptions regarding screening tools for developmental surveillance for children in a multicultural part of Sydney, Australia. BMC Family Practice, 19(1), 1-12. [More Information]
Garg, P., Ha, M., Eastwood, J., Harvey, S., Woolfenden, S., Murphy, E., Dissanayake, C., Jalaludin, B., Williams, K., McKenzie, A., Einfeld, S., Silove, N., Short, K., et al (2017). Explaining culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) parents' access of healthcare services for developmental surveillance and anticipatory guidance: qualitative findings from the 'Watch Me Grow' study. BMC Health Services Research, 17(1), 1-12. [More Information]
Short, K., Eadie, P., Descallar, J., Comino, E., Kemp, L. (2017). Longitudinal vocabulary development in Australian urban Aboriginal children: Protective and risk factors. Child: Care, Health and Development, 43(6), 906-917. [More Information]
Woolfenden, S., Short, K., Blackmore, R., Moore, M. (2015). How do primary health-care practitioners identify and manage communication impairments in preschool children? Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21(2), 176-181. [More Information]

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Conferences

Ruston, S., Short, K., Ralph, C. (2014). A sample of urban Aboriginal children in/out of home care: Who's talking? Speech Pathology Australia: 2014 National Conference.
Louwen, C., Short, K., Eastwood, J. (2014). Inner West Sydney Speech Pathology Public-Private Partnership Project. Speech Pathology Australia: 2014 National Conference.
Friesen, E., Margetson, K., Carman, S., Short, K., Comino, E. (2013). From an idea to a research project: a case study of novice practitioner research in south western Sydney. 7th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2013), Singapore: Singapore Therapeutic, Assistive & Rehabilitative Technologies (START) Centre.
Short, K., Woolfenden, S., Johnston, M. (2011). Right Child, Right Service, Right Time: Access to Publicly Funded Health Early Intervention Services in South West Sydney, Australia. Third Conference of the International Society on Early Intervention, Washington DC: International Society on Early Intervention.
Short, K., Woolfenden, S., Blackmore, R., Croft, T., Best, A. (2010). How do GP's identify and manage communication impairment in 0-5 year old Children? 2010 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Bourne, E., Short, K., Whitney, S., Gallard, L., Spicer, L. (2009). Do clinical and performance indicators change practice? 2009 National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, Australia: Allied Health Professions Australia.
O'Heir, K., Bockman, M., Short, K. (2008). An evaluation of group phonological awareness therapy for speech and language impaired children prior to school entry. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). CHAT PACKS: Developing a culturally-specific resource. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Waters, J., Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). Links to School: A collaborative service to promote school readiness. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Short, K., Scott, E. (2008). PICI: How do we Know we're doing a good job? 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). The Communication and Language Assistance Program: Creating a Sustainable Model. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Funnell, B., Short, K., Slepcev, V. (2006). Communication Partners: Bringing Population Based Services to Our Schools. 2006 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Freemantle, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Funnell, B., Short, K., Slepcev, V. (2006). The Communication and Language Assistance Program: Reaching Communities at risk. 2006 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Freemantle, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Short, K., Harrison, E., Klemp, L. (2005). At risk mothers and toddlers: Do home visiting and parent training influence the development of collaborative joint attention? 2005 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Smith, S., Short, K. (2005). Talking Together: A partnership in Language and Learning. 10th National Conference of the Association for the Welfare of Child Health, Sydney, Australia: Association for the Welfare of Child Health.
Short, K., O'Loughlin, G., Scott, E., Kelly, T., Stevens, A., Fisher, M., Bruce, T. (2004). PICI - How do Speech pathologists spend their time? 2004 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Short, K. (2003). Assessment and Management of Communication Skills in Students with Asperger's Syndrome. 2003 SWSAHS Asperger's Syndrome Conference, Sydney: South West Sydney Area Health Service (SWSAHS).
Stevens, A., Short, K., O'Loughlin, G., Bruce, T. (2003). PICI - A time to get PICI: Performance and clinical indicators for Speech Pathologists. 2003 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Lincoln, M., Short, K., Gilsenan, K. (2001). An evaluation of the impact of student placements on a large area health service. 2001 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Melbourne, Australia: Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Short, K., Gilsenan, K., Lincoln, M. (2001). Student Supervision with a twist. 2001 National Speech Pathology Australia Conference. Ads & Adea.
Craig, S., Short, K. (1997). Communication Partners Harnessing Limited Speech Pathology resources. 1997 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

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2024

Kidd, J., Short, K., Earley, J., Beckett, S., Kleiman, C. (2024). Parent training of early language facilitation skills: parent and child outcomes from a large-scale effectiveness study in a diverse clinical population. Speech, Language and Hearing. [More Information]

2022

Jones, C., Kalashnikova, M., Khamchuang, C., Best, C., Bowcock, E., Dwyer, A., Hammond, H., Hendy, C., Jones, K., Kaplun, C., et al (2022). A short-form version of the Australian English Communicative Development Inventory. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 24(4), 341-351. [More Information]
Bourne, E., Short, K., Kenny, B., McAllister, L. (2022). Clinical educators can supervise students without increased stress: a study of interacting factors using insights from complexity theory. Advances in Health Sciences Education, 27(1), 125-145. [More Information]
Carroll, C., Bourne, E., Hill, A., Short, K. (2022). Combining Methods. In RENA LYONS, LINDY MCALLISTER, CLARE CARROLL, DEBORAH HERSH AND JEMMA SKEAT (Eds.), Diving Deep into Qualitative Data Analysis in Communication Disorders Research. United Kingdom: J & R Press.
Zulkifli, S., Short, K., Kleiman, C., Kidd, J., Earley, J., Beckett, S., Descallar, J., McCabe, P. (2022). Evaluating the dose–response relationship of the number of sessions of “It Takes Two to Talk®” in young children with language delay. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. [More Information]
Eapen, V., Liaw, S., Lingam, R., Woolfenden, S., Jalaludin, B., Page, A., Kohlhoff, J., Scott, J., Lawson, K., Lam-Cassettari, C., et al (2022). Watch me grow integrated (WMG-I): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial of a web-based surveillance approach for developmental screening in primary care settings. BMJ Open, 12(8). [More Information]

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2020

Short, K., Eadie, P., Kemp, P. (2020). Influential factor combinations leading to language outcomes following a home visiting intervention: A qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders, 55(6), 936-954. [More Information]
Bourne, E., McAllister, L., Kenny, B., Short, K. (2020). Speech pathologists' perceptions of the impact of student supervision. International Journal of Practice-based Learning in Health and Social Care, 8(2), 1-15. [More Information]

2019

Doble, M., Short, K., Murray, E., Bogaardt, H., McCabe, P. (2019). Evidence-based practice self-efficacy of undergraduate speech pathology students following training. Disability and Rehabilitation, 41(12), 1484-1490. [More Information]
Short, K., Eadie, P., Kemp, P. (2019). Paths to language development in at risk children: a qualitative comparative analysis (QCA). BMC Pediatrics, 19(1). [More Information]
Bourne, E., McAllister, L., Nagarajan, S., Short, K. (2019). The effect of speech-language pathology students on clinician time use and activity. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 21(2), 163-174. [More Information]
Bourne, E., Short, K., McAllister, L., Nagarajan, S. (2019). The quantitative impact of placements on allied health time use and productivity in healthcare facilities: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Focus on Health Professional Education: A multi-disciplinary journal, 20(2), 1-33.

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2018

Garg, P., Ha, M., Eastwood, J., Harvey, S., Woolfenden, S., Murphy, E., Dissanayake, C., Williams, K., Jalaludin, B., McKenzie, A., Einfeld, S., Silove, N., Short, K., et al (2018). Health professional perceptions regarding screening tools for developmental surveillance for children in a multicultural part of Sydney, Australia. BMC Family Practice, 19(1), 1-12. [More Information]

2017

Garg, P., Ha, M., Eastwood, J., Harvey, S., Woolfenden, S., Murphy, E., Dissanayake, C., Jalaludin, B., Williams, K., McKenzie, A., Einfeld, S., Silove, N., Short, K., et al (2017). Explaining culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) parents' access of healthcare services for developmental surveillance and anticipatory guidance: qualitative findings from the 'Watch Me Grow' study. BMC Health Services Research, 17(1), 1-12. [More Information]
Short, K., Eadie, P., Descallar, J., Comino, E., Kemp, L. (2017). Longitudinal vocabulary development in Australian urban Aboriginal children: Protective and risk factors. Child: Care, Health and Development, 43(6), 906-917. [More Information]

2015

Woolfenden, S., Short, K., Blackmore, R., Moore, M. (2015). How do primary health-care practitioners identify and manage communication impairments in preschool children? Australian Journal of Primary Health, 21(2), 176-181. [More Information]

2014

Ruston, S., Short, K., Ralph, C. (2014). A sample of urban Aboriginal children in/out of home care: Who's talking? Speech Pathology Australia: 2014 National Conference.
Louwen, C., Short, K., Eastwood, J. (2014). Inner West Sydney Speech Pathology Public-Private Partnership Project. Speech Pathology Australia: 2014 National Conference.

2013

Friesen, E., Margetson, K., Carman, S., Short, K., Comino, E. (2013). From an idea to a research project: a case study of novice practitioner research in south western Sydney. 7th International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (i-CREATe 2013), Singapore: Singapore Therapeutic, Assistive & Rehabilitative Technologies (START) Centre.

2011

Short, K., Woolfenden, S., Johnston, M. (2011). Right Child, Right Service, Right Time: Access to Publicly Funded Health Early Intervention Services in South West Sydney, Australia. Third Conference of the International Society on Early Intervention, Washington DC: International Society on Early Intervention.

2010

Short, K., Woolfenden, S., Blackmore, R., Croft, T., Best, A. (2010). How do GP's identify and manage communication impairment in 0-5 year old Children? 2010 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

2009

Bourne, E., Short, K., Whitney, S., Gallard, L., Spicer, L. (2009). Do clinical and performance indicators change practice? 2009 National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, Australia: Allied Health Professions Australia.

2008

O'Heir, K., Bockman, M., Short, K. (2008). An evaluation of group phonological awareness therapy for speech and language impaired children prior to school entry. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). CHAT PACKS: Developing a culturally-specific resource. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Waters, J., Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). Links to School: A collaborative service to promote school readiness. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Short, K., Scott, E. (2008). PICI: How do we Know we're doing a good job? 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.
Bonnici, R., Hollings, C., Short, K. (2008). The Communication and Language Assistance Program: Creating a Sustainable Model. 2008 SPA and NZSTA Conference, New Zealand: New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association.

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2006

Funnell, B., Short, K., Slepcev, V. (2006). Communication Partners: Bringing Population Based Services to Our Schools. 2006 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Freemantle, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Funnell, B., Short, K., Slepcev, V. (2006). The Communication and Language Assistance Program: Reaching Communities at risk. 2006 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Freemantle, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

2005

Short, K., Harrison, E., Klemp, L. (2005). At risk mothers and toddlers: Do home visiting and parent training influence the development of collaborative joint attention? 2005 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.
Smith, S., Short, K. (2005). Talking Together: A partnership in Language and Learning. 10th National Conference of the Association for the Welfare of Child Health, Sydney, Australia: Association for the Welfare of Child Health.

2004

Short, K., O'Loughlin, G., Scott, E., Kelly, T., Stevens, A., Fisher, M., Bruce, T. (2004). PICI - How do Speech pathologists spend their time? 2004 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

2003

Short, K. (2003). Assessment and Management of Communication Skills in Students with Asperger's Syndrome. 2003 SWSAHS Asperger's Syndrome Conference, Sydney: South West Sydney Area Health Service (SWSAHS).
Stevens, A., Short, K., O'Loughlin, G., Bruce, T. (2003). PICI - A time to get PICI: Performance and clinical indicators for Speech Pathologists. 2003 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Hobart, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

2001

Lincoln, M., Short, K., Gilsenan, K. (2001). An evaluation of the impact of student placements on a large area health service. 2001 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference, Melbourne, Australia: Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
Short, K., Gilsenan, K., Lincoln, M. (2001). Student Supervision with a twist. 2001 National Speech Pathology Australia Conference. Ads & Adea.

1997

Craig, S., Short, K. (1997). Communication Partners Harnessing Limited Speech Pathology resources. 1997 Speech Pathology Australian National Conference, Parkville, Australia: Speech Pathology Australia.

Selected Grants

2007

2008 Speech Pathology Australia Research Grant, Bonnici R, Short K,

2005

FACSIA Communities for Children Grant (2006-2012), Bonnici R, Croft T, Hollings C, Rosten A, Short K, Slepcev V,