Changes to the Board of Directors at Osteopathy Australia Dr Michelle Funder (Osteopath) has stepped down as the dedicated President from the Osteopathy Australia Board, after six years. Michelle Funder concluded her tenure with Osteopathy Australia after completing two full terms of service. Michelle’s leadership as President, and continuing role on our New Course Committee been instrumental in steering Osteopathy Australia…

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Charity provider Meals on Wheels has reported an almost 50 per cent decline in volunteers for its Queensland branch since the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals on Wheels Queensland chief executive Evan Hill told 9news.com.au the charity had lost 4500 volunteers since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. "We have seen a decline in the number of volunteers across the state since the pandemic…

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The Hon. Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Ebeid AM as the new Chair of the Screen Australia Board, and the reappointment of Ms Megan Brownlow as Deputy Chair. Michael Ebeid AM will take over from outgoing Chair Nicholas Moore AO whose third term ends on 30 March 2024. Michael was initially appointed to the Screen Australia Board on 14 July 2023 and brings to the role extensive experience from the media,…

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Dietitians Australia welcomes the appointment of Magriet Raxworthy as the incoming Chief Executive Officer of Dietitians Australia, following a unanimous decision from its board of directors. Dietitians Australia is the peak industry body for dietetic and nutrition professionals, representing 9000 members in Australia and overseas. “Magriet brings a wealth of knowledge in healthcare business management, policy influence and innovation, which aligns with our strategic…

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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has announced the appointment of Muriel Wymarra, a Torres Strait Islander woman born and raised in Gimuy (Cairns) as an Ordinary Director of the Association. The announcement means three of the board positions hail from Aboriginal backgrounds whilst Ms Wymarra becomes the first member to represent the Torres Strait Islander community. In a statement, the AASW said the appointment of Ms Wymarra "further diversifies the Board" as…

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Artificial intelligence (AI) ‘scholarships’ are now on offer to one million Australians, in a bid to increase the nation’s literacy of a technology estimated to be worth $4 trillion to the economy by the early 2030s.  The free 'Introduction to Artificial Intelligence' microskill course is provided by the National AI Centre (NAIC),…

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The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) will hold a Women in Dentistry Breakfast as part of its Sydney International Dental Conference, with guest speaker Olympian and Doctor Jana Pittman. To be held at ICC Sydney on March 23, the breakfast event will recognise and celebrate the growing female representation in the dental industry. Just…

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The longtime head of the National Rifle Association (NRA) says he is resigning, just days before the start of a civil trial over allegations he diverted millions of dollars from the powerful gun rights organisation to pay for personal travel and other lavish perks.

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The Victorian Government has welcomed the appointment of a new CEO for Ports Victoria.  Craig Walker has been appointed to the position and will commence in his new role in February 2024. Victorian Minister for Ports and Freight, Melissa Horne, said that Mr Walker’s appointment will bring extensive leadership and experience to the commercial ports role.  In previous positions, Mr Walker has held various advisor roles within government and as Chief…

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Governology, a law firm specialising in legal and governance advice to associations and charities, has recently made a submission to a Commonwealth Government inquiry into not for profits. Some of the points in the submission included: The disparate Associations Incorporation Acts in each state and territory add unnecessary complexity to the governance of associations. A more consistent national framework…

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On 1 January 2024, the Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Registers Reform new measure comes into effect, transferring administrative responsibility of 4 unique DGR categories from 4 other government departments to the ATO. The changes also repeal provisions that require each of the 4 government departments to maintain a separate register. Currently, we're responsible for administering 48 of the 52 DGR categories. From 1 January 2024 we'll be responsible for administering…

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