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Deafness Forum Australia
http://www.deafnessforum.org.au
Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Advocacy / Government Relations,
Business Development / Social Enterprise,
Change Management,
Governance,
Media / Communications / Public Relations,
Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)
Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face, Online/Dial-in
Targeting:
Females,
Youth/Students,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors/Retired People,
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander,
English as an additional language or dialect,
LGBTQI
Payment:
Nil - honorary role
Join the Leadership of Deafness Forum Australia
Deafness Forum Australia, the peak body representing over 4 million Australians with hearing loss, balance disorders, and those who communicate using Australian Sign Language, is seeking a new voluntary Chair to commence the role in November 2024.
Who We Are:
https://www.deafnessforum.org.au/
We advocate for all Australians' hearing health and wellbeing and strive to make it a national priority.
Trusted Voice: Independent advocate for the entire hearing health and deafness sector.
Committed: To improve hearing health and community inclusion, addressing hearing loss's significant social and economic impacts.
Collaborative: Working with governments, public sectors, and indigenous communities to promote better ear health and overcome disparities.
Influential: Representing Australia in global forums like the World Hearing Forum and the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People.
Our most recent Annual Report can be found at https://www.deafnessforum.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Annual-Report-2022-23-Deafness-Forum-Australia.pdf
What We Need:
A visionary leader who can steer our diverse and dynamic organisation towards more significant impacts, advocating for accessibility, human rights, and health equity.
Ideal Candidate:
Passionate about advancing hearing health as a fundamental human right.
Experienced in leadership within national member-driven or community organisations.
Skilled in advocacy, with an understanding of the health and disability sectors.
Join Us:
Help shape the future of hearing health in Australia and ensure that every person with hearing loss can live well in the community.
Apply Now to Lead Change!
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