Governance and clinical leadership
Audiology Australia’s Board, CEO, and Executive guide the delivery of its strategic plan and direction across five key pillars:
- Membership
- Education & Events
- Policy & Advocacy
- Communication
- People.
Specific activities are led by representative committees and groups.
Board of Directors
Governed by nine directors, the AudA Board of Directors is elected by eligible voting members. Leadership of the Board is provided by the President, supported by the Vice President(s) and Treasurer.
Directors elected onto the Board have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of Audiology Australia, which is legally binding under the Corporations Act 2001. Directors do not represent their employer or a constituency of the membership at meetings, and they cannot make decisions based on pecuniary interests. All Directors must declare any conflicts of interest prior to each meeting and recuse themselves if required, and the Board keeps a living record of Directors’ interests.
The Board is responsible for overseeing the performance and growth of Audiology Australia as the peak body of the audiology profession, and for working with management to ensure delivery of its strategic objectives and services to its members.
Executive
The Audiology Australia CEO is assisted in delivering on its strategic plan and direction by the leadership team.
Setting a culture of professionalism, leadership, innovation and integrity, and supported by a talented group of staff, the leadership team is responsible for meeting Audiology Australia’s strategic priorities of member services, professional development, policy and advocacy and marketing and communications.
Governance and corporate documents
Download the Constitution of Audiology Australia Ltd, our strategic plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, annual reports and more.
Clinical Excellence Committee
The Audiology Australia Clinical Excellent Committee (AACEC) plays a critical role in driving a culture of continuous improvement of clinical best-practice across the audiology profession.
Members of the Committee provide input into policy reform, and are in frequent communication with the Audiology Australia Board of Directors, CEO and Management Team. This allows members with a history of clinical excellence to contribute to best practice and shape clinical priorities.
Clinical Excellence Committee members
Clinical Practice Working Groups
Audiology Australia Clinical Practice Working Groups (CPWGs) support the AACEC with developing and reviewing clinical guidance and practice resources in defined areas of practice.
Groups are stood up in line with clinical guidance priorities agreed by the AACEC and approved by the Board.
Clinical Practice Working Group members
University Accreditation and Competencies Committee
The Audiology Australia University Accreditation and Competencies Committee (AAUACC) oversees the accreditation process of university programs against Audiology Australia’s Accreditation Standards for Audiology Programs. AAUAC also provides advice to the Board of Directors in relation to issues to do with accreditation of audiology degree programs.
University Accreditation and Competencies Committee members
- Barbra Timmer (Chair).
- Richard Dowell.
- Catherine Hart.
- Emma Laird.
- John Newall.
- Lia Traves.
Paediatric Certification Working Group
Paediatric Certification Working Group (PCWG) provides expert oversight and guidance for Audiology Australia’s Paediatric Certification Program, ensuring the certification system maintains high standards of clinical excellence in paediatric audiology.
Reporting to AAUACC, the Working Group advises on the ongoing management and quality assurance of the paediatric certification framework, and leads its continuous review and refinement. The PCWG supports the development of advanced practice pathways, assists in the planning and delivery of paediatric CPD events, promotes consistent national standards, and helps ensure the certification program remains contemporary, evidence-informed and responsive to the evolving needs of children, families and the profession.
Paediatric Certification Working Group Members
- Lia Traves (Chair).
- Yetta Abrahams.
- Marian Brandreth.
- Fiona Duncan.
- Nicole Eglinton.
- Jaime Leigh.
- John Lui.
- Jan Pollard.
- Lisa Rainbow.
- Brooke Rose.
- Dani Tomlin.
Council of Deans
The Council of Deans (CoD) is an independent advisory body that provides expert advice to Audiology Australia on matters relating to university education, program accreditation and the future of audiology training.
The Council brings together academic leaders to provide strategic advice on accreditation standards and policies, participate in accreditation activities, identify emerging risks, opportunities and trends in higher education, and offer independent perspectives that strengthen the quality and consistency of audiology education. The Council also works closely with AAUACC to help ensure accreditation processes remain contemporary, evidence-informed and aligned with Australian and international standards and the evolving needs of the profession.
Council of Deans Members
The Council of Deans is comprised of the heads of Australia’s accredited Master of Audiology programs:
- John Newall (Chair) (Macquarie University).
- Robyn Choi (The University of Western Australia).
- Kelley Graydon and Dani Tomlin (The University of Melbourne).
- Emma Laird (La Trobe University).
- Karen Sparrow (Flinders University).
- Mich Thornton (Charles Darwin University).
- Wayne Wilson (The University of Queensland).
RAP Reference Group
The primary function of the RAP Reference Group is to provide strategic oversight, cultural guidance, and leadership in the development and delivery of AudA’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). The RAP Reference Group is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on key activities and deliverables.
The RAP Reference Group includes a minimum of two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives, a minimum of one Audiology Australia Board Members, the Audiology Australia CEO, an Audiology Australia Advocacy and Policy representative, and other Audiology Australia members by invitation.
Interested in leadership?
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