Job description
About Speak Out Advocacy
Speak Out helpspeople with disabilityacross Tasmania.
We help people:
Speak up
Be treated fairly
Have their rights respected
Our advocacy is:
Free
Private
Independent
Speak Out has been helping people since****.
What kind of organisation is Speak Out?
Speak Out is aDisabled Persons Organisation.
This means:
It is run by people with disability
It is for people with disability
We also work with other advocacy groups across Australia.
What does the Board do?
The Board is a group of people who help lead Speak Out.
The Board:
Helps make big decisions
Makes sure Speak Out follows the law
Helps look after money
Helps plan for the future
What will I do as a Board Member?
As a Board Member, you will:
Go to Board meetings
Read information before meetings
Share your ideas
Help with planning and decisions
Support Speak Out's values
Meetings and time needed
About6 meetings each year
Some meetings are online
Some meetings are in person
Time needed:
About3–4 hours each month
Plus2 days each year
Term:
4 years
You can stay longer if members vote for you
Who can apply?
You donotneed:
Board experience
Special training
You do need:
Interest
Commitment
Willingness to learn
Everyone is welcome to apply.
We especially welcome people with disability.
What support will I get?
You will get:
Clear information
Help to understand Board papers
Training and mentoring
Why join the Speak Out Board?
You can:
Help make real change
Learn recent skills
Build confidence
Be part of a supportive team
Want to know more?
You can contact our Chairperson:
Barb Walters
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A position description is attached.