Mrs Jenna Bongioletti
Lecturer
School of Allied Health and Human Performance
College of Health
Jenna is an experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and internationally certified Listening & Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT). Jenna is passionate about working with children and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing with almost fifteen years experience in this area. She has a broad range of experience including in clinical management, project and product management, lecturing and tutoring, training and mentoring, presenting and MCing, consulting, and clinical research.
Jenna is an experienced Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) and internationally certified Listening & Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT). Jenna is passionate about working with children and young adults who are deaf or hard of hearing with almost fifteen years experience in this area. She has a broad range of experience including in clinical management, project and product management, lecturing and tutoring, training and mentoring, presenting and MCing, consulting, and clinical research.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 - ongoing | Lecturer | The University of Adelaide |
| 2022 - 2023 | Manager of Speech Pathology | Little Allied Health |
| 2021 - 2022 | Product Manager - ADAPT Program | TAFE NSW |
| 2021 - 2022 | Casual Acadmic | The University of Sydney |
| 2019 - 2019 | Senior Speech Pathologist / Listening & Spoken Language Specialist | Can:Do Group |
| 2018 - 2019 | Industry Relationship Lead - Allied Health | TAFE NSW |
| 2018 - 2018 | Casual Academic | The University of Canberra |
| 2018 - 2021 | Product Manager - Allied Health | TAFE NSW |
| 2017 - 2021 | Director / Senior Speech Pathologist | Heard. Communication Therapy and Consulting |
| 2014 - 2018 | Centre Manager - Canberra / Listening & Spoken Language Specialist | The Shepherd Centre |
| 2013 - 2014 | Centre Development Coordinator / Listening & Spoken Language Therapist | The Shepherd Centre |
| 2011 - 2012 | Senior Speech Pathologist | Can:Do Group |
| 2010 - 2011 | Speech Pathologist | Can:Do Group |
| 2009 - 2009 | Speech Pathologist | Sunraysia Community Health |
| 2009 - 2009 | Speech Pathology | Mildura Early Intervention Services |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Award | Best Collaborative Presentation - Speech Pathology Australia National Conference 2025 | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia | - |
| 2025 | Award | Best Long-Form Presentation - Speech Pathology Australia National Conference 2025 | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | University of Sydney | Australia | Doctor of Philosophy - PhD |
| 2005 - 2008 | Flinders University | Australia | Bachelor of Speech Pathology - Honors - BSpPath (Hons) |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Listening and Spoken Language Specialist / Certified Auditory Verbal Therapist - LSLS Cert. AVT | AG Bell Academy for Listening & Spoken Language | - |
| — | Certificate II in Auslan | TAFE SA | - |
| — | Training and Assessment - Presenter Skillset | Canberra Institute of Technology | - |
| — | It Take Two to Talk | The Hanen Centre | - |
| — | PECS Level I and II | Pyramid Australia | - |
| — | PECS - Critical Communication Skills | Pyramid Australia | - |
| — | PECS - Help, I can't wait to ask for a break! | Pyramid Australia | - |
| — | The Lidcombe Program | The Lidcombe Trainer's Consortium | - |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Bongioletti, J., Doble, M., & Purcell, A. (2024). Conversation and pragmatics in children who are hard-of-hearing: a scoping review. The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 29(4), 456-466. Scopus3 WoS4 Europe PMC2 |
| 2009 | Lind, C., O'Kell, E., & Bongioletti, J. (2009). Conversation analysis of repair in interaction with adults who have acquired hearing impairment.. The Challenge of Aging: Proceedings of the Hearing Care for Adults 2009 Conference. |
| 2009 | Lind, C., O'Kell, E., & Bongioletti, J. (2009). Conversation analysis of repair in interaction with adults who have acquired hearing impairment.. The Challenge of Aging: Proceedings of the Hearing Care for Adults 2009 Conference. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Bongioletti, J., Dickson, A., & Hanley, L. (2025). Ears, Ears Everywhere!. Poster session presented at the meeting of Speech Pathology Australia National Conference 2025. Adelaide. |
| 2024 | Bongioletti, J., Purcell, A., & Doble, M. (2024). The lay of the land: Development of conversation and pragmatic skills in children who are deaf or hard of hearing and learning. Poster session presented at the meeting of Speech Pathology Australia 2024 National Conference. Perth. |
| 2023 | Bongioletti, J., Purcell, A., & Doble, A. (2023). Conversation and pragmatic skills in children who are deaf or hard or hearing: A scoping review. Poster session presented at the meeting of Speech Pathology Australia 2023 National Conference. |
| 2023 | Bongioletti, J., Doble, M., & Purell, A. (2023). Pragmatic and conversation skill development in children who are deaf or hard or hearing: A scoping review. Poster session presented at the meeting of IALP 2023 World Congress. |
| 2022 | Johnsson, G., Bongioletti, J., Bhopti, A., Bulkeley, K., Hinnitt, J., & Johnston, C. (2022). Telepractice in early childhood intervention: A family-centred approach. Poster session presented at the meeting of PRECI National Conference. |
| 2022 | Johnsson, G., Bongioletti, J., Bhopti, A., Bulkeley, K., Hinnitt, J., & Johnston, C. (2022). Telepractice in early childhood intervention: A family-centred approach. Poster session presented at the meeting of PRECI National Conference. |
| 2016 | Bongioletti, J., Davis, A., Fulcher, A., Neal, K., & Hopkins, T. (2016). Shaping Social & Emotional Development from Birth. Poster session presented at the meeting of Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. Perth. |
| 2009 | Bongioletti, J., & Lind, C. (2009). Conversation Repair and Adult Cochlear Implantation. Poster session presented at the meeting of Speech Pathology Australia National Conference. Adelaide. |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Bongioletti, J., & Lind, C. (2008). Conversation Repair and Adult Cochlear Implantation. |
2025
Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant 2025 - Speech Pathology Australia
School of Allied Health Science and Practice Conference Travel Grant - The University of Adelaide
2022
New Researcher Grant - Speech Pathology Australia
2026
SPTH 2008 Speech Production and Aural Rehabilitation - Course Coordinator
SPTH 3005 Preparing for Speech Pathology Practice - Course Coordinator
2025
SPEECH 2003 Speech Production and Aural Rehabilitation - Course Coordinator
SPEECH 3002 Preparing for Speech Pathology Practice - Course Coordinator
SPEECH 4007 A/B Industry Honours - Course Coordinator
2024
SPEECH 2003 Speech Production and Aural Rehabilitation - Lecturer
SPEECH 3002 Preparing for Speech Pathology Practice - Course Coordinator
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Location | Program | Supervision Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Conversation Therapy for People with Communication Difficulties: Scoping review | Adelaide University | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | Honours | - | Amelie Sams |
| 2025 - 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Friendship Development of Children who are Hard-of-Hearing | Adelaide University | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | Honours | - | Grace Stevens |
| 2025 - 2026 | Principal Supervisor | Using music therapy to support communication skill development in people with communication difficulties | Adelaide University | Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) | Honours | - | Adie Patrick |
| Date | Role | Board name | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2023 | Director | Early Links | Early Links | Australia |
| 2021 - 2024 | Advisory Board Member | Allied Health Program Advisory Board | The University of Adelaide | Australia |
| 2019 - 2020 | Director | Reimagine Australia | Reimagine Australia | Australia |
| 2016 - 2018 | Director | Early Childhood Intervention Australia | ECIA | Australia |
| 2013 - 2019 | Board Member | Deafness Resouce Centre | DRC | Australia |
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Co-Chair | IDEAS Community of Practice | Adelaide University | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Co-Chair | SA Branch - Speech Pathology Australia | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia |
| 2023 - 2023 | Vice-Chair | SA Branch - Speech Pathology Australia | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia |
| 2020 - 2022 | Representative | Community Awareness Portfolio Leader - SA Branch - Speech Pathology Australia | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia |
| 2018 - 2019 | Representative | NSw / ACT Branch - Speech Pathology Australia | Speech Pathology Australia | Australia |
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