Splex Design Phase 1 Research Report: Professional Development Needs for Australian Speech Pathologists (Mar 2026)

10 April 2026

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TL;DR

We’re building a mobile-optimised microlearning PD app for speech pathologists.

In early 2026, we ran 12 interviews and a 104-person survey to understand what’s frustrating about PD - and what to build instead. The findings were clear: time and cost are crushing access, existing PD is too theoretical for the clinic room, and finding content relevant to a complex, varied caseload feels like a lucky dip.

The MVP is being built directly from what you told us: 5-minute practical modules, real demonstration videos, downloadable resources, automated CPD tracking, and a flexible self-directed experience that fits your daily reality.

We’re now in Phase 2 - designing the prototype and co-creating the first modules with speech pathologist subject matter experts. Beta launch: October 2026.

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Project Overview

Research Objectives

Methodology

Participants

Key Findings

Synthesis / Opportunity Areas

MVP Implications

Recommendations & Next Steps

Limitations