Association Update-2019 Summary

2019 has been an exceptional year for AAPi. Hallmarks have been:

• Growth in membership- AAPi has surpassed expectations and dramatically boosted our membership base.
• New Legal Team- Engagement of new legal team with expertise in health regulation.
• Advocacy and media coverage- Extensive advocacy for AAPi members, employment of a professional lobbyist and expanded media coverage.
• Key Partnerships- Partnerships and meetings with government and health industry leaders including the PsyBA, the minister for health, the MBS review taskforce and DHHS.
• New logo and website- Updated, professional logo and website. Further boosting engagement and membership.

Plans for 2020

• AAPi is member led and always will be.
• Providing support and advocacy for our members.
• Survey of members to ensure we are meeting our members needs.
• Full strategic planning process.
• We will drive efficiencies through refinement of processes.
• Identify process inefficiencies to improve delivery internally and externally.
• Take a systems approach and improve all facets of AAPi functioning.
• Massive improvements to our website.
• Legal strategy with PGC Legal.
• Partnering with key bodies such as NEDC and allied health.
• Political Lobbying and marketing execution.
• Clear action on the things that matter most to our members.