Speak Out Dec 2016

Association news

Rosalie is Tassie’s Australian of the Year!

Speech Pathology Australia was excited by the news on 11 November of Rosalie Martin’s selection as Tasmanian Australian of the Year. Rosalie (or Rosie to her friends) is a long-time member of Speech Pathology Australia and the current Chair of the Tasmanian Branch of the Association. Speaking following the announcement, Speech Pathology Australia National President Gaenor Dixon said, “Rosalie is a fitting choice as Tasmanian Australian of the Year. She is a highly regarded speech pathologist with over 30 years experience and her dedication and hard work is an inspiration to anyone seeking to pursue a career in the speech pathology profession. “In a world where people’s time seems so precious, Rosalie gives hers freely to help those with a communication disability. Her visits to Risdon Prison as volunteer initiator of the Just Sentences Literacy Pilot Program to help inmates with literacy problems is a perfect example of this. “Rosalie is a passionate advocate. Communication is her talent. Speech Pathology Australia advocates every day that communication is a basic human right. Rosalie works daily to make this a reality. “Anyone who has met Rosalie is immediately struck by her infectious personality and her desire to bring out the best in those around her. “We will be watching keenly for the announcement of the 2017 Australian of the Year Awards.” Rosalie is also the founder of Chatters Matters Tasmania, a charity striving to build awareness and skills in human communication. Passionate advocate Rosalie Martin was recently named the Tasmanian Australian of the Year. • Adjunct Associate Professor Dimity Dornan has been named a Fellow by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE). • Alesiha Davis, a certified listening and spoken language specialist and speech pathologist, has been rewarded with top honours at the 2016 Sydney City Business Awards as a recipient of the Business Leader category award. Other awards news:

Rosalie Martin at work in her practice in Tasmania.

Reminder: Call for Board nominations

Board nomination forms and an information package are available on the Association's website. Each nomination must address key selection criteria and completed nomination forms must be received at National Office by Tuesday 31 January 2017. Appointments will be effective from the 2017 Annual General Meeting in May for a period of two years.

Under the Association's Constitution, nominations for Directors are currently being sought for three positions. Speech Pathology Australia's Board of Directors is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and evaluation of the Association's policies and procedures within the rules of the Constitution.

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