This is a dedicated area for members of Audiology Australia including a range of tools, resources and policies relevant to your membership.
Our focus is on our members. We are a small and passionate team dedicated to helping you.
The team works across the strategic priorities of member services, professional development, policy and advocacy, marketing and communications.
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Dr Tony Coles
Chief Executive Officer Prior to his appointment at Audiology Australia in 2015, Tony spent six years as the CEO of the Australian Association of Gerontology. He is a Director on the Board of the National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions. A graduate of the Australian Public Service, Department of Health and Ageing, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Tony has a PhD from the University of Tasmania, where he specialised in men’s health and ageing issues, including men’s uptake of health services.
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Policy and Advocacy |
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Elissa Campbell
Advocacy and Policy Manager Elissa has an extensive background working in health law and policy for a variety of not-for-profit organisations. As Advocacy and Policy Manager, she is responsible for the development of policy documents on issues relevant to the audiology profession and hearing health care. Elissa is passionate about making a difference and using policy and advocacy to improve health outcomes for all Australians.
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Georgie Bodman
Standards and Competencies Manager
Georgie manages various projects to develop or review standards and competencies, including those within accreditation of the Masters programs in audiology, within the Clinical Internship and those being developed for the audiology profession more widely. She has previously worked with a registered profession in reviewing their standards and competencies, and has a background in education in a variety of contexts.
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Feiya Zhang
Policy Officer
Feiya worked in the Australian Government Department of Health prior to joining the Audiology Australia team in 2019. Her current role includes preparing submissions to government on a range of issues to support the audiology profession and hearing health care in Australia. Feiya holds a Bachelor of Medical Science and has a long-standing interest in the areas of health and technology.
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Chris Edmonds
Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Project Officer
Chris's role is to support the development and delivery of AudA's Reconciliation Action Plan. Over the past ten years Chris has worked in the primary health sector to improve access and health outcomes for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Chris is committed to reconciliation and improving the health inequality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and non-indigenous Australians. |
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Cynthia Estibeiro-Rathod
Standards and Competencies Officer Cynthia provides support on a range of projects related to review of standards and competencies, university accreditation and committee work, ensuring to promote best practices for the profession. Her past experience includes working with accreditation councils and universities. She is passionate to create a positive impact on the organisation and its stakeholders.
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Events |
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Sarah Cole
Events and Education Manager
Sarah has over ten years’ experience in event management, working alongside many associations before joining Audiology Australia in 2019. She is responsible for managing the overall education and events program delivered by Audiology Australia and is passionate about creating experiences that help upskill and support the profession.
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Stacey Rocco
Sponsorship and Event Officer
Stacey has extensive events and marketing experience in membership and not-for-profit organisations. She has a Bachelor of Business majoring in marketing and advertising and works in the events and education team to coordinate event partnership opportunities and chapter events. Stacey enjoys connecting with people and looks forward to welcoming you at our next event.
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Megan O’Rorke
Events Officer
Megan is responsible for the delivery of Audiology Australia’s chapter events and webinars. With a Bachelor’s degree in Event Management and experience coordinating a range of events, Megan thrives on working behind the scenes to deliver enriching and valuable events for members.
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Jenny Smith
Editorial Manager Jenny began working for Audiology Australia in 2006, before taking an international role based in Denmark. Upon her return to Australia in 2013, Jenny found her way back to Audiology Australia and re-engaged with members on local issues as editor of Audiology Now. Jenny loves crafting words and continuing to learn and grow professionally, even after 40 years in the audiology profession.
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Membership |
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Shudipta Saha
Membership Manager
Shudipta has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and an MBA. Prior to joining Audiology Australia she has had extensive experience working at The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Independent Schools Victoria, TNT logistics, etc. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the Membership, CPD program, Internship, Examinations, etc. and is very passionate about her role.
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Angela Marshall
CPD Endorsement Officer Angela lectured in Audiology at the University of Melbourne for more than 35 years before joining the Audiology Australia team in 2015. Her current role mainly involves member services administration relating to CPD endorsement. Angela strives to ensure that members have access to a wide range of high-quality professional development activities.
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Dee Morella
Office Manager
Dee joins Audiology Australia with an extensive background in administration and customer service. She isn’t keen on talking about herself, but really looks forward to getting to know our members as your first point of contact when you ring the National Office!
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Nicole Chai
Membership and Internship Officer
Nicole joins the team with extensive administration support experience, working in Membership and Student services. At Audiology Australia, she is responsible for managing the lifecycle of each internship, processing CPD for endorsed programs and assisting in membership related enquiries. Nicole is passionate about supporting members to achieve their professional goals, gaining their accreditation and maintaining their accreditation requirements.
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Communications |
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Laura Watson
Communications and Public Relations Manager
Laura is a Media and Communications specialist with proven success driving high impact integrated digital and print campaigns and building brands including within the not-for-profit, government, education, and health sectors. A content and PR strategist, before joining AudA she led national and international media engagement and communications for the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute including Choose Maths and the APR.Intern program.
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Daniel Jauk
Communications Officer
Daniel is a Certified Digital Marketing Professional and a Bachelor of Arts graduate, with ten years’ communications and marketing experience. He delivers a variety of member communications and manages the Career Connect job portal. Daniel is passionate about connecting with members and partners, and raising awareness of hearing care.
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Finance and Accounts |
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David Rischbieth
Finance Manager David is the chief number-cruncher at Audiology Australia which sees him manage all things finance, including budgeting, monthly management and board financial reporting, as well as annual financial statements. He brings over 30 years of finance experience to Audiology Australia, with past roles including research institutes, local government and professional associations.
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Sejal Shah
Accounts and Payroll Officer Sejal is responsible for accounts payable, receivable and payroll. Sejal has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s in Commerce and has worked in various sales, marketing and communications roles, before changing her focus to accounts and payroll.
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Paul Manning |
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