Committee Benefits and Expression of Interest Form

Why should I become a State /Territory representative within the ADNA Committee?

There are many benefits when you become involved as an ADNA Committee member—Executive Committee (3 elected and 2 appointed), or State / Territory Representative—volunteer.

As a committee member you can contribute your professional career.
Being a Committee member is an excellent personal development activity.
Provide value to ADNA members, nurses, multi-disciplinary teams, patients and the public?
How? By achieving the ADNA goal – to promote the development and recognition of the nurses’ role in dermatology for the benefit of the patient and to promote the education and professional development of the dermatology nurse.

Benefits of being an ADNA Committee member are:

Leadership development through intentional growth is the greatest benefit for your career by:

Executive Committee and State/Territory Representative roles
Mentoring roles and gathering your State members together to plan the topics they would like to learn more about.
As some of your State/ Territory members will offer to speak, others to contribute by assisting you, you will develop friendships and your own confidence as a leader.
Planning your State / Territory education day and contributing to the ADNA National Conference requires contacting speakers and collaborating with a team for a cohesive event.
Executive Committee members are responsible for overseeing the organisation, leading change and maintaining transparent Governance.

Exchange information and ideas with your colleagues.
Develop professional relationships through networking opportunities.
Collaborate with like-minded nurses.
Gain skills in leadership and mentoring.
Seek speakers to increase Dermatology Nurses professional knowledge.
Become a speaker, an educator, or contribute to education and ADNA policy.
Achieve your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours. Time spent working within the committee can be counted towards your CPD.

State / Territory Committee members enjoy a 50% discount off their annual conference as they are major contributors in the smooth running of the three days.
The Representative’s State/Territory Education Day is 100% discounted.

What does the Committee do?

The ADNA Committee consists of members with diverse skills and talents, producing a result superior to what an individual may be capable.

Being a part of the ADNA committee will provide you with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in areas to which you may not normally be exposed.
Thus, serving on the ADNA committee could be helpful in advancing your career as well as giving you a chance to have a significant impact on ADNA.
Collaborative meetings ensure everyone is heard, feel supported in their role.
At Committee meetings allow ideas to be bounced around as together we plan ahead to future proof ADNA and to refocus ADNA’s goals.
ADNA aim for evidence-based educational topics and speakers for education days and annual conference.

What is the time commitment?

The ADNA committee meets between four and six times over the year—all via zoom.

We have found 8 weekly meetings can be shorter—1-2 hours, which means people keep most of their weekend family time (soccer, outings, gatherings).
This method ensures Governance—accountability—and collaboration to ensure we keep things moving towards nurse education and public safety.

Who gets paid?

It is a volunteer role for all Executive and Committee members. Though there is allowed Executive remuneration, it is used only for essential expenses and is not a gift.

ADNA cover all expenses incurred by State / Territory Representatives when planning and executing their education day
Including ensuring the ADNA Banner is present on the day, photographer (to agreed amount) speaker gifts (each $30-$35), decorations, printing certificates and booklets, IT/AV (to agreed amount), transporting to and from event, catering, venue etcetera.
Elected ADNA Executive have all costs covered for events—essential transport, accommodation and fees.
ADNA Committee members have 50% discount for the annual conference

Will I be on my own?

The Executive, Admin and previous State representatives are eager to assist you in making the day a success.

The Executive will be actively involved beforehand, during and after the event.
Executive committee run some education sessions for ‘how-to’ assistance
At least one Executive will be on the ground at your education event to help with smooth running, placing name placards for priority sponsor tables and assisting with room arrangement.
Admin and the Executive Committee also actively contact members and non-members with you (email or phone) to ensure nurses, students and other delegates have the opportunity to attend and learn relevant evidence-based best practice.
Admin assist with all Sponsorship details, contacts, emails; simply direct all sponsor contacts to admin@adna.org.au.
Admin also assist with a tick-list, name badges, speaker certificates, QR sign-in codes, table plaques, end of event survey and certificates. You will be fully supported in your new role. (Please see short videos and testimonials from past Committee members).

Updated May 2024