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Candidates
An election is being held for the National Board of Directors. There are 3 (three) vacancies and 8 (eight) candidates.
Each candidate has provided a 50 and 500 word election statement. You may find each candidate's 50 word statement below. Click on the respective link to read his or her 500 word statement (as provided by the candidate).
Election Statements
Each candidate has provided a 50 and 500 word election statement. You may find each candidate's 50 word statement below. Click on the respective link to read his or her 500 word statement (as provided by the candidate). Brian Wooller
I have worked in both government and non government organisations in service delivery, management, teaching and research. I offer considerable knowledge and experience in governance, financial management and planning. Currently I chair the Youth Affairs Council of WA as well as serving as a Board member of the AASW and work as a part time consultant. Read Brian's 500 word election statement here.
Donnie Martin
Director since 2004, Donnie consistently advocates for the needs of members and Branches within a dynamic and financially responsible national organisation. Currently Director for Child Protection in WA’s Goldfields, Donnie seeks to position AASW as a strong voice for social workers and social justice, especially in child protection, indigenous issues, and mental health. Read Donnie's 500 word election statement here.
Director since 2004, Donnie consistently advocates for the needs of members and Branches within a dynamic and financially responsible national organisation. Currently Director for Child Protection in WA’s Goldfields, Donnie seeks to position AASW as a strong voice for social workers and social justice, especially in child protection, indigenous issues, and mental health. Read Donnie's 500 word election statement here.
Ned Tkalcevic
During my fifteen years in the public mental health sector, I witnessed the marginalisation of Competent, senior Clinical Social Workers, often being placed in impossible positions due to professional lines of demarcation and also the erosion of skills by way of being labelled generic case managers. I also find it annoying in the extreme that those with no qualifications whatsoever can, without sanction, call themselves Social Workers. Read Ned's 500 word election statement here.
During my fifteen years in the public mental health sector, I witnessed the marginalisation of Competent, senior Clinical Social Workers, often being placed in impossible positions due to professional lines of demarcation and also the erosion of skills by way of being labelled generic case managers. I also find it annoying in the extreme that those with no qualifications whatsoever can, without sanction, call themselves Social Workers. Read Ned's 500 word election statement here.
Sue Cumming
Anticipated Contribution to the Board: proven ability to work hard, attend meetings and get on with people; contemporary knowledge and appreciation of branch and national committee issues;commitment to the values of the AASW;willingness to strive to obtain enhanced services for all members, including those who live in rural and remote areas.Please feel free to contact me on ianandsue137@bigpond.com.au. Read Sue's 500 word election statement here.
Anticipated Contribution to the Board: proven ability to work hard, attend meetings and get on with people; contemporary knowledge and appreciation of branch and national committee issues;commitment to the values of the AASW;willingness to strive to obtain enhanced services for all members, including those who live in rural and remote areas.Please feel free to contact me on ianandsue137@bigpond.com.au. Read Sue's 500 word election statement here.
Deb Lee
Passionate about Social Work; professional competency, integrity and equity; Committed to achieving registration status for Social Workers; 16 years experience in the field; Specialising in mental health – private practitioner and employed under ATAPS; Committed to advocating for Social Workers! Read Deb's 500 word election statement here.
Pat Hansen
The "pathways" project will mean the end of the AASW as an association for social workers. To allow non-social workers to become members of the AASW, even as Associate members is to destroy AASW as an association for social workers. Those outside AASW will not understand the difference between levels of membership. Read Pat's 500 word election statement here.
Lynne Harrold
If you are worried about the demise of our profession; social workers being cut off Medicare; the impact of changing Health policies on your job; the lack of strength of the AASW; the lack of relevance and/cost of the AASW to you - then VOTE FOR ME . 0432077194 (mob) lynnemarea@hotmail.com. Read Lynne's 500 word election statement here.
Anita Phillips
Q. The most significant asset I bring to the AASW Board as it tackles the vital issue of social work regulation and licensing?
A. The unique experience I gained as Director on the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council where I was up-close-and-personal in the National Registration process of ten major health professions. Read Anita's 500 word election statement here.