Constitution Review   

This is your Association – have your say!

Speech Pathology Australia has been undergoing a review of its Constitution as part of an overall review of the governance structures and processes of the Association.

Preliminary consultation has led to a set of specific recommendations that will underpin a modern and responsive governance structure of the Association. In particular, there are a number of fundamental changes to the way the Board of Management (Council) is appointed and governs the Association.

Speech Pathology Australia has been in existence since the late 1940s and has been served well by its constitution over these years.  Gradual refinement has occurred with specific changes to the constitution approved by members at Annual General Meetings.  Largely these changes to date have been procedural or to reflect current operations.

During 2011, Council identified that there was a need for a comprehensive review with respect to modernisation of our constitution to reflect best practice and contemporary governance.  Speech Pathology Australia is in a sound position with respect to its strategic directions, financial basis, ability to meet operational objectives and its profile as the peak body for speech pathologists across Australia.  It is important however that the Association positions itself for the future and has a structure that best serves its members and the communities we serve, for the next decade and beyond. 

Constitution Consultation Forums

In order to introduce the potential changes to the Constitution, Chris Stone, National President, and Gail Mulcair, Chief Executive Officer, will host a series of information and consultation forums across Australia. These forums will advise members of the proposed governance changes and the reasoning behind them and provide an opportunity for discussion and debate. Further information is available in the Constitution Review Information Package.

Ultimately, proposed constitution changes will be voted upon at the 2013 Annual General Meeting. These consultation forums are your opportunity to have your say and inform a new way of governing the business and future directions of Speech Pathology Australia.

Constitution Consultation Forums are scheduled as follows:

To ensure appropriate venues are chosen to host the Constitution Consultation Forums, members are asked to RSVP their intention to attend to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Further information, including venues, will be provided closer to the date.