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Deafness Forum Australia

http://www.deafnessforum.org.au

Role: Chair Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: All States and Territories
Public affairs Human rights
Annual Budget: $250,001-$750,000
Number of Paid Staff: 1 - 3
Number of Volunteers: 21-100
Current Board Size: 8-12
Board Meetings (frequency): quarterly
Board Meetings Held: On Weekends

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

Any further information about this vacancy:

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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