Board

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.