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Association news
Lucy Fitzsimons
Lucy is a dynamic,
dedicated and engaged
member of the Western
Australian Branch. Lucy
has been involved in
Branch activities during her
time at university and has
continued her service to
the Association following
graduation.
On graduating, Lucy was
a diligent member of the
public affairs subcommittee,
contributing to the success
of events, including the
Branch Annual General
Meeting and Speech
Pathology Week launch
event. When the opportunity arose to appoint a new public affairs
lead within the Branch, Lucy was recognised as the most suitable
candidate.
Lucy is also a highly active member of a Branch task group,
actioning strategic plan projects. Lucy has contributed to
the achievement of a key Branch goal, the organisation and
successful facilitation of a Consumer Forum for Parents and
Caregivers of Children with Severe Language Impairment.
Alice Crook
Alice has been extensively
involved in the Victorian
Branch of Speech Pathology
Australia, initially as a
student representative,
providing a vital link between
students and the Branch,
and more recently as a
standing member of the
Member Engagement
Portfolio.
Last year, Alice was one
of two Branch members
involved in planning and
coordinating the Speech
Pathology Australia stand
at the Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo and was actively
involved in the planning of member engagement events, including
the Branch Speech Pathology Week trivia night.
As a graduate clinician, Alice has also been involved in promoting
Eastern Health’s Speech Pathology service to the community,
both through Speech Pathology Week activities and promotion of
the Book of the Year books to her clients’ carers.
The Board of Directors were extremely proud to present awards in the following
categories at the 2016 Annual General Meeting held in Perth. The Board’s appreciation
goes to the many people who took the time to research and prepare the nominations
that assist the Association to recognise some of our outstanding colleagues.
Early Career Award
The Early Career Award is granted by the Association to an early career-
practising member in recognition of ongoing, valuable and voluntary service to
the Association at either a National or Branch level. Speech Pathology Australia
was pleased to award this prize to Alice Crook and Lucy Fitzsimons.
Meg Maggiore
Meg has provided many
years of dedicated service to
the Association in high level
volunteer positions. She has
been involved in the Western
Australian Branch as well as
serving as a National Director
and Vice President Operations.
Meg commenced her
involvement in the Western
Australian Branch as the leader
of the Practice, Workplace
and Government Portfolio – a
position that required leading a
small team of volunteers,
Members’ achievements recognised
Service to the Association
The Service to the Association Award is granted by the
Association to members in recognition of ongoing, valuable
and voluntary service to the Association at either a National
or Branch level.
In 2016, the Association recognised two highly deserving
members of the Association, Meg Maggiore and Susan Park.
Early career award
Association service