A visiting expert from the United Kingdom (UK) will discuss the importance of communication and of working together to identify and support children with speech, language and communication impairment at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Bathurst tonight, Tuesday 22 May. Professor Sue Roulstone from the University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK, will discuss Children’s speech and language difficulties; whose problem are they? in a free public lecture. “Speech and language are closely linked to our social context,” Professor Roulstone said. “Our culture and our interests affect the way we speak and the words we use. In the lecture I will consider the differences in how we think and talk about children’s speech and language difficulties, and the differences in the ways we help the children. Based on our UK research, I will identify the different roles played by families, professionals and the children themselves as they grow up.” The lecture is open to teachers, speech pathologists, health professionals and interested members of the public.