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The Speech Communication Association (NZ) Inc is a registered charitable organisation. 

Aims of the Association:
  • To promote and advance all aspects of speech communication and theatre arts
  • To ensure the maintenance of professional standards in teaching of speech communication and theatre arts
  • To assist members become better communicators

 

The Association provides:
  • A support system which encourages members to upskill and achieve higher qualifications
  • A liaison with other like-minded national organisations
  • The opportunity for members to belong to a branch
  • A regular communication with members
  • Annual Professional Development
  • Seminars, workshops, summer schools
  • Publications in the form of newsletters and a quarterly journal
  • Sales of “Speak Up” by Sister Leonie O’Neill

 

Association members are involved in:
  • Developing personal communication skills
  • Teaching, training, coaching voice production and vocal management
  • Training children and adults in speaking and performance skills
  • Preparing clients for examinations with Speech New Zealand and the Trinity College of London
  • Adjudication at drama festivals, performing arts competitions

 

Membership of the Speech Communication is open to people who are engaged in or interested in the practise of speech communication.
A Member is a person who is actively interested in the objects of the Association
 
  • A Member who meets the requirements can apply to become a Registered Teacher (RTSCA). The minimum requirement is a Licentiate (Teaching) Diploma or an approved qualification from a recognised institution.
  • A Fellow, Honorary Life Member, Honorary Member and Patron are conferred by Council.
  • A Student Membership is offered to full time tertiary students aged between 18 – 24 years. (Council hopes these members are working towards Registered Teacher Status).
  • Retired membership can be applied for by a Registered Teacher who has been a long term member and who is no longer engaged in teaching.
  • Institutional Membership applies to an institution that includes in its programmes the teaching of speech, communication and performing arts.  Institutional Membership does not entitle the holder to vote at the AGM or any Special general Meeting.
  • Registered Teachers are required to surrender their Certificate of Membership if and when they cease to be a member.
 Click here to view the Constitution of the Speech Communication Association.  sites/default/files/file/CONSTITUTION%2008.pdf