The President's report

Dr Amit Gurbuxani ADAWA President

As I near the end of my term as President of the ADAWA, it is important to reflect on the work of Council over this time and to recognise the importance of continuity. In line with past convention, Council is planning for an orderly transition of office bearers to ensure primarily that this important planned work progresses and secondly provides certainty in respect of the governance of the organisation.

Strategic planning

Council undertook a strategic planning process earlier in the year that would not only sharpen the focus of the organisation to meet the challenges in the years ahead, but also to position the ADAWA as the peak member body acting as the voice of oral health in Western Australia. To this end, the first ever ADAWA Strategic Directions 20232028 was unveiled at the July General Meeting of ADAWA. I firmly believe this plan will stand the test of time, but it means a lot more than that. Based on our ADAWA Member Survey earlier this year, we heard what members wanted in the present and for the future of our association. This plan is based on that feedback – to provide focus, clarity, and alignment.

CEO Trevor Lovelle

President Dr Amit Gurbuxani

ADAWA Constitution Committee

We have also started the process of the ADAWA Constitution review. Council has engaged an external consultant who brings more than 25 years’ experience at CEO level and a strong reputation as a Board Chairman and Non-Executive Director in not-for-profit organisations like ours. His experience will bring a fresh pair of eyes to look at our Constitution and make sure it’s contemporary and fit-for-purpose. We will keep you updated as the review progresses.

ADAWA CPD Committee

Based on the ADAWA strategic plan and member feedback, we are taking our high-class CPD another step forward. The ADAWA CPD Committee is working towards more competency-based learning. Look forward to the 2024 program.

Finally, as we head towards FDI in September, I hope members have booked their flights and locked in their hotels because it promises to be a great event and I look forward to seeing you in Sydney.

Editorial Brooke Evans-Butler

Designer Michelle Walker