Professional Development Portfolio - Felicity Bright

Contact

professionaldevelopment@speechtherapy.org.nz

(09) 826 1961

c/- Suite 369

63 Remuera Road

Newmarket

Auckland

Roles and Responsibilities

• To facilitate the development of continuing education programs and events.
• To implement the transfer/exchange of learning materials and joint programs between Areas - including keeping members informed of programs and visiting speakers.
• To identify, and liaise with, National Advisors involved with Speech-Language Therapy.
• To liaise with Speech Pathology Australia regarding the planning of professional development events and organising of Australasian tours for speakers.
• To encourage development of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including organising seeding grants and keeping a register of established SIGs.
• To promote and support growth of research within New Zealand via NZSTA funding and awards.
• To oversee implementation of Continuing Professional Development Records, and to evaluate data from these records to assist in planning for professional development events.