Speak Out December 2019 V2 DIGITAL EDITION

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Call for Board nominations

In accordance with the Constitution of Speech Pathology Australia, Nominations are currently being sought to fill five upcoming vacancies on the Association’s Board of Directors. (NB. one vacancy is for a twelve-month term, with all remaining vacancies for the usual two year term). NB. Under the current Constitution the Association cannot have any more than two Directors from any one state or territory. Given that there are two Victorian based Directors continuing in their current term, the Association cannot accept nominations from Victorian based members on this occasion. The Association’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. Directors hold major responsibility within the Association. Many Directors have never previously undertaken a role with similar legal, financial and strategic management responsibilities. Therefore, every possible support and assistance is provided by the current Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and National Office staff.

This key leadership role offers a wonderful opportunity to develop new skills and contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the Association and the speech pathology profession. Directors are required to attend four Board meetings each year. The Board Nomination Form and an Director Nomination Information Package are available. Each nomination must address key selection criteria and completed nomination forms must be received at National Office by Friday 31 January 2020. (Late nominations cannot be considered). The appointments will be effective from the Annual General Meeting in May 2020 for a period of two years. Any voting member is encouraged to nominate, while retiring Directors are eligible to renominate. Elections will be held if more than five nominations are received. For further information, see the Director Nomination Information Package or email the Association’s Chief Executive Officer .

Expression of Interest

Join a working party to review Speech Pathology Australia’s Position Statement on Evidence- Based Practice in Speech Pathology Speech pathology is an evidence-based profession – the evidence-base is critical to all we do. Are you a clinician, manager or researcher with a particular interest in EBP? We are seeking a broad representation of SPA members to review the Association’s Position Satement on Evidence-Based Practice. Expressions of interest close 18 December 2019. For details on how to apply, contact Cori Williams ebp@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au.

Review of practice documents Speech pathology services in schools

Speech Pathology Australia is seeking expressions of interest to join a working party to review the Speech Pathology Services in Schools Practice Documents. The documents to be reviewed include the clinical guideline and position statement. Selection criteria: • member of Speech Pathology Australia; • clinical or academic experiences/interest in the topic area; and, • the ability to participate in meetings and contribute to the review/development of documents, commencing in January 2020 for approximately 12 months. Please complete an expression of interest of 250–500 words outlining experience/interest related to the practice area and/ or publications. Participants will be selected based on a mix of experiences relevant to the practice area. Contact Jane Delaney, Senior Advisor Early Childhood and Education on 1300 368 835 or at jdelaney@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au for further information.

Closing date: 15 December 2019.

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