Switchboard Annual General Meeting

Saturday 15th November, 2.30pm - 4.30pm.

Venue: Victorian Pride Centre - Theatrette

79 - 81 Fitzroy Street St Kilda and online

PLEASE RSVP by Tuesday 4th November, 2025

KEY DOCUMENTS

Download 2025 AGM Notice

Download 2025 AGM Minutes

The following documents will be uploaded closer to AGM:

Download 2025 Agenda

Download 2024 - 2025 Annual Report

Download the Special Purpose Financial Report

SWITCHBOARD CONSTITUTION

Download the Switchboard Constitution here.

PLEASE RSVP here before Tuesday 4th November, 2025

Member attendance at the AGM is key to the successful governance of Switchboard and an important way to have your voice heard.

You can attend the AGM in person (St Kilda), online or have your vote counted by completing a proxy vote if you are unable to attend at this time.

Please RSVP to ensure Switchboard can conduct the AGM and make decisions that are legitimate and representative of the membership.

What is a proxy vote and how do I make one?

A proxy vote allows members to appoint another person, known as a proxy, to vote on their behalf.

You can choose any other voting member as your proxy or nominate the Chair (Morgan Podesta).

This year we will be using an online form to nominate your proxy vote.

Proxy nominations must be received by Friday 7th November.

SUBMIT YOUR PROXY VOTE HERE

If you would like to download a form please email completed proxy forms to admin@switchboard.org.au or chair@switchboard.org.au.

Download a proxy form to nominate Chair

Download a blank proxy form

If you require any assistance, or have any questions please email admin@switchboard.org.au.

Switchboard will be seeking General Board Members and a Secretary at the 2025 AGM.

Current Executive Members:  (2 year term)

Current Executive Board Members Morgan Podesta (Chair), Sean Badley (Deputy Chair) and Rachel Knight (Treasurer) will be continuing in the second year of their roles.  

The Secretary position will be vacated by Ivy Keane.  

General Members: (1 year term)

Four (4) General Member positions will be vacated as per the Rules of Association.

Two (2) current General Members are intending to renominate for election as General Members at the AGM.  

Are you interested in joining the Board?

Any prospective nominations to the Board must be received by 27th October via Ethical Jobs.

If you’d like to discuss nominating for a position on the Board, please reach out to Morgan Podesta - Board Chair via chair@switchboard.org.au.

Those intending to nominate for a position on the Board will also be asked to complete a short survey for Switchboard Members ahead of election. Please complete this form by Wednesday 5 November.

Position Descriptions

General Board Member (voluntary)

A General Member participates in Board meetings, Committee meetings and the work of the Board. They contribute the discussion and decision-making and undertake tasks as required, with the best interests of Switchboard Victoria in mind. Time commitment: 3 hours per week, including some weekend and evening work.

Secretary (voluntary)

The Secretary is responsible for ensuring that Switchboard Victoria fulfils its responsibilities as an Incorporated Association, as required of the Secretary in the Rules of Incorporation and under relevant legislation. The roles and responsibilities listed below are in addition to those in the Board Members Position Statement. Time commitment: 3- 4 hours per week, including some weekend and evening work. Additional hours will be required prior to the Annual General Meeting.

To become a Switchboard Member download this form, fill it out and send it over to admin@switchboard.org.au.

Once received you will be emailed an invoice to pay your membership fee.