Annual Report 2015 Speech Pathology Australia

Directors’ Report The Directors of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd present their report for the year ended 31 December 2015 and the Independent Audit Report thereon. Director details The following persons were Directors of The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Ltd during or since the end of the financial year. Tennille Burns Bachelor of Science (Anatomical Science), University of Queensland Master of Speech Pathology Studies, University of Queensland Resigned 18 May 2015 Gaenor Dixon President/Vice President Communications Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Latrobe University Graduate Diploma Health Research Methodology, Latrobe University Bachelor of Teaching, University of New England Chyrisse Heine Member of Finance Audit and Risk Subcommittee Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), University of Sydney Master of Applied Linguistics, Macquarie University Timothy Kittel Bachelor of Arts (Honours: English Literature), The University of Adelaide Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Flinders University Appointed 18 May 2015 Brooke Sanderson Member of Finance Audit and Risk Subcommittee Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science), Curtin University of Technology Robyn Stephen Vice President Communications/Vice President Operations Member of Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences B.A. (Speech & Hearing Therapy), University of the Witwatersrand M.A. (Audiology), University of the Witwatersrand Doctor of Philosophy, Latrobe University Appointed 18 May 2015 Belinda Hill (Price) Vice President Operations

Deborah Theodoros President Bachelor of Speech Therapy, University of Queensland Bachelor of Speech Therapy (Honours), University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy,

University of Queensland Resigned 18 May 2015 Asher Verheggen Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science), Curtin University of Technology Company Secretary Gail Mulcair Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences Graduate Diploma of Management, RMIT 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 Group 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 • value our Association and promote it to others, including government, employers and non-members. Master of Business, RMIT Principal activities

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT Speech Pathology Australia