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28 October 2024—ADEA is excited to announce that Ann Bush has officially taken on the role of President, building on the strong foundation set by Amanda Bartlett’s leadership during the past two years.
ADEA President Ann Bush, Vice President Anna Blackie, and Former President and current Board Director Amanda Bartlett.
Ms Bush has been an integral member of the ADEA Board since 2018, serving as Vice President since 2022.
In addition to her leadership role, she has chaired the ADEA Complaints Committee and been an active member of the Nominations and Remunerations Board Sub-Committee.
Her commitment to ADEA and its members is reflected in her contributions over many years including to the ADEA VIC Branch and as a member of the Branch Executive for six years.
She has also contributed to various expert reference groups, including the Strengthening Medicare Diabetes Taskforce, the Allied Health Scope of Practice Review, the Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes and Obesity, the National Diabetes Research Taskforce, and the 2024 Diabetes State of the Nation Report.
With more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), Ms Bush has worked across diverse settings, including metropolitan acute care, rural community health, and private practice.
She is a strong advocate for the sustainability of private practice and is dedicated to ensuring that the CDE role is grounded in evidence-based best practice, continuing to support lobbying efforts for ADEA members.
During this time, Ann has acquired strong business acumen, managing a successful private practice.
These skills are essential for working effectively with the Board, advocating with government entities, and engaging with our membership.
‘ADEA needs strong leadership, stability, and a confident voice to amplify our messages,’ she said.
‘I am committed to being one of those voices, leveraging the relationships and networks I have built over the past six years.
‘I feel honoured to step into this role and am thankful that I am supported by a passionate and highly skilled group of Board Directors who are volunteering their time and expertise to strengthen and improve ADEA.’
Ms Bush also thanked outgoing President Amanda Bartlett.
‘For the past couple of years, she has been a fantastic mentor to me and has dedicated her time to serving ADEA as the President,’ she said.
‘It is often said when a great leader steps down that they will be a hard act to follow, and nothing could be truer as we farewell Amanda.’
At the 2024 AGM in Perth in August, Ms Bartlett announced her decision to step down.
Her unwavering dedication to diabetes education and exceptional leadership, particularly following the challenges of the pandemic, have been critical to ensuring ADEA remained on course with its strategy.
Reflecting on her time as President, Ms Bartlett said, “it was a privilege to serve as the President of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and to endorse our mission: to support, promote, and empower our members and to lead and advocate for best-practice, person-centred diabetes education and care”.
‘The past two years have seen great achievements for CDEs, with a new credentialling pathway about to be launched, microcredentials, a new IT system coming later this year, and the findings from the Inquiry into Diabetes being handed down,’ she said.
‘As I stepped down from the role, I am pleased to inform you that Ann Bush takes over as ADEA President.
‘Ann brings great knowledge, skills, compassion, and enthusiasm to the role, and she will be well supported by Anna Blackie as the new Vice President.’
Ms Bartlett will continue to play an integral role at ADEA as a Director on the Board.
ADEA is also excited to welcome Ms Blackie as the new Vice President.
She is a Consultant Pharmacist and CDE with 20 years of experience in both community and hospital settings in Australia and the UK.
Since becoming a CDE in 2018, she has worked in various clinical environments, including Aboriginal health, outreach services in rural GP practices, and private services, as well as within the public health sector.
‘I am excited to continue to contribute to the ADEA Board in the role of Vice President, working closely with the Board and ADEA management to progress our vision of transforming lives through diabetes education,’ Ms Blackie said.
She joined the ADEA Board in 2022 and is a current member of the Medical Education and Scientific Advisory Council for Diabetes Australia.
With a strong passion for the role of CDEs, she is dedicated to collaborating with individuals, communities, and healthcare professionals to drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes.
28 October 2024—ADEA is excited to announce that Ann Bush has officially taken on the role of President, building on the strong foundation set by Amanda Bartlett’s leadership during the past two years.
ADEA President Ann Bush, Vice President Anna Blackie, and Former President and current Board Director Amanda Bartlett.
Ms Bush has been an integral member of the ADEA Board since 2018, serving as Vice President since 2022.
In addition to her leadership role, she has chaired the ADEA Complaints Committee and been an active member of the Nominations and Remunerations Board Sub-Committee.
Her commitment to ADEA and its members is reflected in her contributions over many years including to the ADEA VIC Branch and as a member of the Branch Executive for six years.
She has also contributed to various expert reference groups, including the Strengthening Medicare Diabetes Taskforce, the Allied Health Scope of Practice Review, the Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes and Obesity, the National Diabetes Research Taskforce, and the 2024 Diabetes State of the Nation Report.
With more than 20 years of experience as a registered nurse and a Credentialled Diabetes Educator (CDE), Ms Bush has worked across diverse settings, including metropolitan acute care, rural community health, and private practice.
She is a strong advocate for the sustainability of private practice and is dedicated to ensuring that the CDE role is grounded in evidence-based best practice, continuing to support lobbying efforts for ADEA members.
During this time, Ann has acquired strong business acumen, managing a successful private practice.
These skills are essential for working effectively with the Board, advocating with government entities, and engaging with our membership.
‘ADEA needs strong leadership, stability, and a confident voice to amplify our messages,’ she said.
‘I am committed to being one of those voices, leveraging the relationships and networks I have built over the past six years.
‘I feel honoured to step into this role and am thankful that I am supported by a passionate and highly skilled group of Board Directors who are volunteering their time and expertise to strengthen and improve ADEA.’
Ms Bush also thanked outgoing President Amanda Bartlett.
‘For the past couple of years, she has been a fantastic mentor to me and has dedicated her time to serving ADEA as the President,’ she said.
‘It is often said when a great leader steps down that they will be a hard act to follow, and nothing could be truer as we farewell Amanda.’
At the 2024 AGM in Perth in August, Ms Bartlett announced her decision to step down.
Her unwavering dedication to diabetes education and exceptional leadership, particularly following the challenges of the pandemic, have been critical to ensuring ADEA remained on course with its strategy.
Reflecting on her time as President, Ms Bartlett said, “it was a privilege to serve as the President of the Australian Diabetes Educators Association and to endorse our mission: to support, promote, and empower our members and to lead and advocate for best-practice, person-centred diabetes education and care”.
‘The past two years have seen great achievements for CDEs, with a new credentialling pathway about to be launched, microcredentials, a new IT system coming later this year, and the findings from the Inquiry into Diabetes being handed down,’ she said.
‘As I stepped down from the role, I am pleased to inform you that Ann Bush takes over as ADEA President.
‘Ann brings great knowledge, skills, compassion, and enthusiasm to the role, and she will be well supported by Anna Blackie as the new Vice President.’
Ms Bartlett will continue to play an integral role at ADEA as a Director on the Board.
ADEA is also excited to welcome Ms Blackie as the new Vice President.
She is a Consultant Pharmacist and CDE with 20 years of experience in both community and hospital settings in Australia and the UK.
Since becoming a CDE in 2018, she has worked in various clinical environments, including Aboriginal health, outreach services in rural GP practices, and private services, as well as within the public health sector.
‘I am excited to continue to contribute to the ADEA Board in the role of Vice President, working closely with the Board and ADEA management to progress our vision of transforming lives through diabetes education,’ Ms Blackie said.
She joined the ADEA Board in 2022 and is a current member of the Medical Education and Scientific Advisory Council for Diabetes Australia.
With a strong passion for the role of CDEs, she is dedicated to collaborating with individuals, communities, and healthcare professionals to drive meaningful improvements in health outcomes.
