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Competition Policy Review - PA Submission (2004)</a><br> <a href = "profoftheyear.html">Announcement of 2004 Professional of the Year</a><br> <a href = "membercodes.html">Examples of Member Codes</a><br> <a href = "codeprinciples.html">Code Principles</a><br> <br>  <P style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt"><A name=_Toc25329930></A><A name=_Toc25329010><SPAN lang=EN-AU><?xml:namespace prefix = v /><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 stroked="f" filled="f" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" coordsize="21600,21600" spt="75" preferrelative="t"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 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MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center></P> <P style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Barry Grear</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">, President of </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Professions Australia</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">, today announced that Dr Robert Cowan, an eminent audiologist was this year’s recipient of the Profession of the Year Award.</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan, who was nominated by his professional association, the Audiological Society of Australia, was chosen as this year’s award recipient from a particularly strong field, Mr Grear said.</P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">The Professional of the Year Award recognises noteworthy achievement by professionals who are individual members of </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Professions Australia</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> member associations.<SPAN>  </SPAN>The recipient must demonstrate outstanding service of benefit to the community and consistent with the highest standards of professionalism.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan is Director and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">CEO</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> of the Cooperative Research Centre for Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid Innovation (CRC HEAR), and managing director of HearWorks Pty Ltd, the CRC HEAR’s commercialisation company.</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan has contributed extensively to research and clinical programs which have developed significant improvements in technology and service for clients with profound hearing loss.<SPAN>  </SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">He has an impressive record of achievement and is a professional of international standing.<SPAN>  </SPAN>Dr Cowan is a fellow of both the </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">American</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Academy</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> of Audiology and the Acoustic Society of America and is currently chair of the International Society of Audiology.<SPAN>  </SPAN>In 2002 a ten year dream was realised when he acted as President for the XXVI International Congress of audiology which was hosted in </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Melbourne</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> – the first time this meeting has been hosted outside of the </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Americas</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> and </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Europe</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">.</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">In a volunteer capacity, Dr Cowan has made a significant contribution to the profession and clinical practice of audiology in </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Australia</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> as a member of the Federal Minister’s Hearing Services Advisory Council and the Cochlear Implant Technology Advisory Committee.<SPAN>  </SPAN>He has also served on the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee since 1992.</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan’s work in a volunteer capacity over many years has made a significant impact on the lives of those with profound hearing loss, on the knowledge base of the audiology professions, on clinical practice in the professions and on the profile of the profession with government, the community and with other health professions.</P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; MARGIN-RIGHT: -0.3pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan said he was honoured to receive the award and delighted with the opportunity to promote the important work being undertaken by members of the audiology profession.<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></SPAN></P> <P></P> <P><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Dr Cowan will receive his award at a special ceremony to be held in </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Melbourne</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> in the near future.</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">As the quality of the applicants was exceptionally high this year, a “High Commendation” was awarded to Dr Peter Best, a </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Tamworth</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> veterinarian.<SPAN>  </SPAN>Dr Best has worked tirelessly for his profession and the quality of service and care that is provided.<SPAN>  </SPAN>He has played a key role in post graduate education of vets and in promoting animal welfare within the regional community.</SPAN></P> <P></P> <P></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">(</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Professions </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Australia</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> <A href="http://www.professions.com.au">http://www.professions.com.au</A> is a national organisation of professional associations, with 21 member associations representing over 300 000 Australian professionals)</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"></P> <P><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Contacts:<SPAN>  </SPAN>Mr </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Barry Grear</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">, President, </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Professions </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Australia</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> (0418 803 334)</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><SPAN>                 </SPAN>Ms </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Bev Clarke</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">, Executive Director, </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Professions </SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Australia</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-AU style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> (02 6257 6100)</SPAN></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"></P> <P style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">26 May 2004</P> </body>