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AASW Farewells Kandie Allen-Kelly, CEO
After a very successful three and a half years with the AASW, it is with great regret that we announce the resignation of the CEO, Kandie Allen-Kelly.
Kandie has led the AASW through a period of significant growth, stabilisation and development. She has provided high quality and valuable strategic and operational leadership throughout her time with the AASW. This has included a number of significant profile achievements such as the successful Better Access campaign, improved public profile, increased partnerships and recognition by government on advisory committees and through policy submissions. Operationally her achievements include leading the development of a new website, online membership manager, e-communications and event management systems and a world class Code of Ethics.
Kandie has decided that it is time to look to new professional challenges and to spend more time with her family. Her last day in the office will be 3rd June 2011. We are pleased that Kandie will continue to represent social work on three national expert advisory committees this year and will continue her active membership and engagement with the AASW into the future.
The AASW Board is working closely with Kandie to ensure that there is a smooth transition with the person who will be appointed to take up the acting CEO position while a recruitment process is undertaken.
Kandie has thanked the AASW Board, staff and members for the opportunity to work with them to advance the profession and the AASW. She acknowledges the hard work and commitment of her leadership team and staff of the AASW and wishes all well for the future.