Organisational Structure

The National Committee (NC) of CAPEA, Inc. comprises the office-bearers elected at the National Annual General Meeting held between September and November (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer).

It also includes elected and appointed members: elected State Representatives, appointed Membership Officer, Engagement Officer, Chairperson of the Further Education Committee (FEC), the Biennial Conference Convenor and the Public Officer.

The National Committee meets at least 4 times a year, usually via zoom meeting.

CAPEA Structure 2024
CAPEA Organisational chart

National Committee

National President: Dr Elizabeth Rigg (QLD)
National Vice-President: Helen Funk (QLD)
National Secretary: Rebecca Clark (ACT)
National Treasurer: Kaye Dyson (Vic)

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:

  1. development and ongoing review of the Competency Standards for Childbirth and Early Parenting Educators, and development of Scope of Practice
  2. 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
  3. awarding of certification and endorsement as identified in point 2

Chairperson: Vacant
Jan Dilworth (NSW)
Donna Griffis (NSW)
Jacqui Morrison (Qld)
Kassie Whitworth (SA)
Dr Sheridan Guyatt (Qld)
Dr Karen McLaughlin (NSW)
Rebecca Clark (ACT)
Bithia O’Brien (NSW)

National Membership Officer

Cathie Rosser

International Journal of Birth & Parenting Education

Bithia O’Brien

Media Engagement Officer

Alison Summerville
Elly Taylor

Webinars and Education Days

Cathie Rosser
Sue Barron
Susan Rebolledo

Sponsorship

Jacqui Myers

Public Officer

Cathie Rosser

ABN: 75 001 526 865

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