Organisational Structure
Working Together to Support Our Members and Mission
The National Executive Board of CAPEA, Inc. comprises the office-bearers elected at the Annual General Meeting held between September and November each year (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer).
It also includes elected and appointed members such as the Membership Officer, Engagement Officer, Chairperson for the Biennial Conference and Convenor, Project leads and the Public Officer.
The Executive Board meets 4 times a year, via a zoom meeting link, and regular communications are upheld via a private WhatApp Community Page where we discuss and share information about the progress of ongoing projects, educational events, conferences planning to maintain momentum with the work we do.
CAPEA Executive Board Members
Elizabeth Rigg
President
Helen Funk
Vice-President
Rebecca Clark
Secretary
Kath Brundell
Treasurer
Cathy Rosser
Public Officer
Further Education Committee (FEC)
The Further Education Committee (FEC) is a designated subcommittee of the National CAPEA. The FEC provides a leadership role in practice-based learning and professional development including, but not limited to:
- development and ongoing review of the Competency Standards for Childbirth and Early Parenting Educators, and development of Scope of Practice
- development of processes for CAPEA endorsement of educational programs for Childbirth and Parenting Educators, certification of childbirth and Parenting educators, and endorsement of products, services and/or activities relevant to birth and parenting educators
- awarding of certification and endorsement as identified in point 2
Chairperson: Vacant
Jan Dilworth (NSW)
Donna Griffis (NSW)
Jacqui Morrison (Qld)
Kassie Daw (SA)
Karen McLaughlin (NSW)
Rebecca Clark (ACT)
Bithia O’Brien (NSW)
National Membership Officer
Alison Summerville
Media Engagement Officer
Bithia O’ Brian
Webinars and Education Days
Cathie Rosser
Sue Barron
Sponsorship
Vacant
Public Officer
Cathie Rosser
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