Public Relations Portfolio - Dean Sutherland

Contact

publicrelations@speechtherapy.org.nz

(03) 364 2987 ext. 7176

Department of Communication Disorders

University of Canterbury

Private Bag 4800

Christchurch 8020

Roles and Responsibilities

• To promote public awareness of Speech-Language Therapy and communication/swallowing disorders.
• To promote NZSTA as the 'voice' of the Speech-Language Therapy profession in New Zealand, and to raise Speech-Language Therapists' awareness of the benefits of membership in NZSTA.
• Communication with NZSTA Representatives on National Bodies.
• Liaison with external agencies (e.g. Members of Parliament) jointly with the President.
• Collate and update information for the media database.
• Creation and distribution of media releases, in conjunction with the President.