Speak Out August 2016

Meg Maggiore con’t responding to queries from the public and other agencies and leading the Branch’s policy and advocacy activities. Meg then stepped up to become the Western Australian Branch President and excelled in managing a busy and active Branch that successfully ran a number of events per year. Meg’s gracious and professional presence as the face of the Branch was highly valued both within the profession and during external interactions. Meg continued her involvement in the Association being appointed as a National Councillor (Director) in 2010. Meg was active in representing Western Australia on the Council (Board); as well as managing a busy workload as the Professional Standards Portfolio Coordinator. In this role Meg oversaw the completion of a number of position statements and clinical guidelines, including the “Speech Pathology in mental health services” clinical guideline and position statement. Meg also took on additional responsibility in her second term, becoming the Vice President Operations. In this role she was dedicated to overseeing the fiscal viability of the Association and presented this at the National Annual General Meeting to members. Meg has always been willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to further enhance the interests of the Association and the profession. She has tirelessly contributed her time and efforts over a number of years of service.

Susan Park A tireless and generous contributor to the Queensland Branch for a many years, Sue has been a dedicated Speech Pathology Australia co-representative for the Private Practice Member Network since 2009. Throughout this time, Sue has been dedicated to the establishment of the Queensland Private Practice member network and has come to be recognised as a critical and key member of the network. She is often the first port of call for members

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when they have issues related to private practice. Sue is very responsive to members and non-members needs by linking them to Speech Pathology Australia and maintaining consistent communication with them through email, teleconferences and member updates. Along with a previous co-leader of the group, Sue worked to develop the first Private Practice Business Seminar for Queensland, a model which continues annually. This seminar, which is now coordinated and supported by Speech Pathology Australia’s National Office, is a testament to Sue’s dedication to private practitioners’ professional development needs. Sue’s knowledge and experience in the area of private practice, and her networking skills amongst her colleagues are vital to maintain the successful network that is evident today. In addition to Sue’s leadership role in this network, Sue volunteers her time to the work of the Communication and Public Awareness Committee. Sue’s commitment is such that the Branch would not function to the same degree without her on-going dedication. Despite Sue’s busy private practice, she makes herself available – often at short notice – to represent the Association when needed. Sue also generously offers her time on a voluntary basis in developing countries, such as Fiji.

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