Speech Pathology Australia 2022 Annual Report

Inma Beaumont External Director Period in office: 31 May 2021 - current Subcommittee Representation: Member of Finance and Audit Subcommittee Qualifications: Bachelor of Mathematics University of Valencia Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) University of Valencia AICD, Graduate

Gail Mulcair Company Secretary Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences Graduate Diploma of Management RMIT Master of Business RMIT AICD, Graduate

Principal activities During the year, the principal activities of the Company were in relation to being the professional association for the speech pathology profession in Australia. There have been no significant changes in the nature of these activities during the year. Short-term and long-term objectives The Company’s short-term and long-term objectives are to: • prescribe, guide and govern the clinical and ethical standards of members in their practice of speech pathology; • facilitate and promote opportunities for members to pursue knowledge and develop professionally; • disseminate professional positions to key stakeholder groups including: the government, consumers, referrers and the public; • advocate for and respond to the needs of clients with communication and swallowing difficulties; • promote timely access to services; and • represent the interests and views of members of the Association. Strategy for achieving short and long-term objectives To achieve these objectives, the Company had adopted the following strategies: • be proactive representatives seeking recognition and opportunities for our clients, the profession of speech pathology and the Association; • have the information, knowledge and skills to be highly informed advisers; • be viewed as the first point of contact for all matters concerning speech pathology and difficulties in communication and • swallowing; and • value our Association and promote it to others, including government, employers and non-members. The Company measures its performance based on membership numbers (including acquisition and renewals), attendees at workshops and events, achievements against the strategic objectives, and net results, against budgets set at the beginning of the financial year.

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