Deaf Australia Board
The Board of Deaf Australia is made up of seven people, five (5) are elected by Deaf Australia Ordinary (Deaf) members to represent the Deaf community in Australia. To be elected to the Board, a person must be an Ordinary (Deaf) member of Deaf Australia.
Board members serve Deaf Australia as volunteers for a period of three years and are ultimately responsible to the members of Deaf Australia who elected them. Board members can be re-elected after their three year term is finished.
The Board works with a five year strategic plan that outlines the goals to be achieved. Board members work with the staff of Deaf Australia to achieve the goals as outlined in the strategic plan. The Board meets through video-conference on a monthly basis and meet at least twice a year.
Debra Swann (SA)
Chairperson
Chairperson since 2020
Board of Director since 2019
Adrian Doyle (VIC)
Board Director
Board of Director since 2016
Elected for 2021-2024
Rodney Adams (NSW)
Board Director
Elected for 2018- 2021
Dr Elizabeth Tailby (QLD)
Co-opted Board Director
Kyle Miers (VIC)
Company Secretary/ CEO
President 2004- 2010
Treasurer 2010- 2011
