Massage & Myotherapy Australia, a brand of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists is a Company Limited by Guarantee and governed by a National Board of Directors. The Board comprises of nine Directors who are responsible for the strategic direction and governance of the Association and reports to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) as required by the Corporations Law 2001.

The Board employs a Chief Executive Officer who maintains and implements the strategies and policy of the Board. This is delivered to the membership through service, communication and representation.

Under the Association’s Constitution, there are six geographical divisions of membership from where Directors are elected prior to the Annual General Meeting. The Board may appoint a further three Directors to address the skill requirements of the Company and implement the Strategic Plan. Committees of Massage & Myotherapy Australia (AAMT) act as advisors to the Board on matters occurring at the local, national and international level.

Committees also assist the Board in the implementation of projects within the Strategic Plan. All Directors and Committee members serve in the interests of the Association, the public and the diverse range of modalities across the profession.
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NATIONAL COMMITTEE

Committees of the Massage & Myotherapy Australia (AAMT) act as advisors to the Board on matters occurring at the local, national and international level. All Committee Members serve in the interests of the members, the public and the diverse range of modalities across the profession. Contact an individual Committee by clicking on the Chairpersons' name.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee is a team from the Board who works closely with the CEO to ensure the company is compliant with all its legal responsibilities and may be called upon to make decisions in time of crisis. The Executive Committee is also responsible for management performance and management succession.

• Garry Lavis, Chairperson
• Paul Averill
• Selena Hagan
• Charlotte Keane

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

Audit and Risk Committee reviews the financial direction of the Association and recommends to the Board initiatives that ensure the finances and financial processes are appropriate.

• Charlotte Keane, Chairperson
• Paul Averill
• Paul Gilders
• David Sheehan
• Jessica Thava

NATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

National Education Committee meets to determine the Association's input into the Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council’s review of the Health Training Package; approves accredited providers of Continuing Professional Education for the Endorsed Education Activities Program, develop policies for the Association's Continuing Professional Education Program and develops policy and position papers for members’ use. (There is a vacant position on this committee, email ea@massagemyotherapy.com.au to learn more.)

• Kelly Linaker, Chairperson
• Jason Kiely
• Amanda McCarthy
• Jessica Naylor
• Jinjoo Park
• Andrea Pluck

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Conference Committee meets to formulate the technical direction of the conference; to select speakers and presenters and to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Conference. (There is a vacant position on this committee, email ea@massagemyotherapy.com.au to learn more.)

• Selena Hagan, Chairperson
• Elicia Crook
• Daniel Rose
• David Schenscher

ETHICS COMMITTEE

The Ethics Committee meets when necessary to hear complaints against members for breach of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Ethics Committee also promulgates policy and procedure for members.

• James Flaxman, Chairperson
• Christine Bailey 
• Tracey Byrne
• Marty Fry
• Sonya Leslight
• Paula Nutting
• Sarah Underwood