Board of Directors
The board meet monthly, with videoconference links throughout Australia. The board is elected at the FOP Australia AGM, with nominations welcome and a standard term length of three years. FOP Australia actively encourages the involvement of a broad representation of patients, supporters and health professionals from across Australia on the board. You can contact any member of the board at info@fopaustralia.org
Chair: Talia Wilson
Treasurer: Lydia Scott/Lauren Gibson
Secretary: Lauren Gibson/Lydia Scott
Director: Jo McAlpine
FOP Australia is linked to other organisations for people with FOP around the world via the International FOP Association International Presidents’ Council.
IFOPA IPC Representative:
Brooke Scott (former Board Director and Chair)
Subcommittees / Volunteer roles
There are many ways community members can volunteer to help without becoming a board director. FOP Australia welcome any members who would like to participate in the following roles:
- Fundraising team member
- IT support
- Event organiser
- Merchandise management
And many more! If you would like to consider one of these roles, have other ideas, or are looking to contribute but unsure how, please contact us here.
Previous Directors
FOP Australia are very grateful for the contributions of all previous directors of the board:
- Lara Boniface
- Julie Collins
- Mark Boulton
- Alton Budd
- Brooke Scott
- Maris Stanley
- Julie Tronc
- Jennifer Morton
- Helen Gillies
- Olivia Sedgwick
- Emma Atkin
Policies
The board and all volunteers are bound by the FOP Australia constitution, government regulatory requirements and by the charity’s policies, including the Privacy Policy and a Code of Conduct for volunteers. Copies of the constitution and policies are available here.