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Susan Park
A tireless and generous
contributor to the Queensland
Branch for a many years,
Sue has been a dedicated
Speech Pathology Australia
co-representative for the Private
Practice Member Network since
2009. Throughout this time,
Sue has been dedicated to the
establishment of the Queensland
Private Practice member network
and has come to be recognised
as a critical and key member of
the network. She is often the
first port of call for members
when they have issues related to private practice. Sue is very
responsive to members and non-members needs by linking
them to Speech Pathology Australia and maintaining consistent
communication with them through email, teleconferences and
member updates.
Along with a previous co-leader of the group, Sue worked
to develop the first Private Practice Business Seminar for
Queensland, a model which continues annually. This seminar,
which is now coordinated and supported by Speech Pathology
Australia’s National Office, is a testament to Sue’s dedication to
private practitioners’ professional development needs.
Sue’s knowledge and experience in the area of private practice,
and her networking skills amongst her colleagues are vital to
maintain the successful network that is evident today.
In addition to Sue’s leadership role in this network, Sue
volunteers her time to the work of the Communication and
Public Awareness Committee. Sue’s commitment is such that
the Branch would not function to the same degree without her
on-going dedication. Despite Sue’s busy private practice, she
makes herself available – often at short notice – to represent the
Association when needed.
Sue also generously offers her time on a voluntary basis in
developing countries, such as Fiji.
Meg Maggiore con’t
responding to queries from the public and other agencies and
leading the Branch’s policy and advocacy activities.
Meg then stepped up to become the Western Australian
Branch President and excelled in managing a busy and active
Branch that successfully ran a number of events per year.
Meg’s gracious and professional presence as the face of the
Branch was highly valued both within the profession and during
external interactions.
Meg continued her involvement in the Association being
appointed as a National Councillor (Director) in 2010. Meg was
active in representing Western Australia on the Council (Board);
as well as managing a busy workload as the Professional
Standards Portfolio Coordinator. In this role Meg oversaw the
completion of a number of position statements and clinical
guidelines, including the “Speech Pathology in mental health
services” clinical guideline and position statement. Meg also
took on additional responsibility in her second term, becoming
the Vice President Operations. In this role she was dedicated to
overseeing the fiscal viability of the Association and presented
this at the National Annual General Meeting to members.
Meg has always been willing to ‘go the extra mile’ to further
enhance the interests of the Association and the profession.
She has tirelessly contributed her time and efforts over a
number of years of service.