A NATIONAL voice for families
MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL
Expressions of interest are invited from parents, families and carers interested in exercising a leadership role on the National Council of the National Federation of Parents Families and Carers.
This National Council is the key policy-making body for the Federation. The Federation has an ambitious agenda for 2010 in creating a national voice for families in public life, with campaigns in health, education, social support and privacy legislation reform. Additional members of the Council are sought to help drive this agenda.
The Federation’s interests cover many areas which are usually treated as segmented fields. Expressions of interest are invited from people who have strong interests in at least some of the following areas:
- Early years
· Child care
· Education and school
· Work and family
· Stay-at-home supports
· Disability
· Mental illness
· Learning difficulties
· Behavioural issues
· Youth support
· Alcohol and drug issues
· Sole and separated parents
· Blended and step families
· Chronic and acute illness
· Senior years
Expressions of interest should include:
Personal and professional history (please attach a CV).
Previous and current involvements in advocacy on family and family member issues.
Evidence of skills in advocacy, initiative-taking, public speaking, community organisation or policy work.
Names and contact details for two referees.
Applicants should be capable in using online communications, since membership of this Council is dispersed around Australia.
Register your Expression of Interest at www.civilsociety.org.au/NationalCouncilEOI.htm
Please forward expressions of interest to:
Vern Hughes
Secretary
0425 722 890
vern@civilsociety.org.au
PO Box 159 Yarraville Vic 3013
Go to our website at www.civilsociety.org.au/NFPFC_membership.htm to join the National Federation of Parents, Families and Carers. There is no cost.
