Our State Teams

Each state branch has its own unique approach and structure.
At present, not all states have an active State Committee.

Active state committees are currently established in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. Additionally, there are several regional groups in Queensland that serve the local needs of members.

State Branches and Regional Groups

The Board has the authority to undertake organisational restructuring of existing branches, committees and groups; or the formation of new branches, committees and groups, if this is considered in the best interests of the Fellowship.

CMDFA’s historical structure has been based on the existence of active State Branches to provide a connecting point within each state for members, but in the absence of an active State Branch the Board will work with members to promote meaningful connection and engagement with the Fellowship. Within each state, there may also be regional branches or groups catering for the needs of members in regional, rural and remote areas, as the members initiate.

State and Regional Branch Committee Vision and Purpose
State and Regional Branches provide leadership of the Fellowship at state or regional level and are led by a committee. The committee will plan and organise events, conferences, facilitate communication and networking, monitor membership, support student leaders and activities, foster missionary support, encourage regional groups, liaise with Board and staff on matters of interest. Regional branches should determine whether they exist as a sub-branch of a State branch or whether they relate directly to the Board.
Composition of State and Regional Branch Committee
1. The composition and process of appointment of a State or Regional Branch committee is not fixed, however the committee must be:
  - Comprised of members of CMDFA;
  - Willing to accept responsibility as the State or Regional Branch;
  - Recognised by the Board as a valid State or Regional Branch;
  - Able to appoint one or two persons as Chair or co-Chairs.
2. Consideration should be given to including representatives from among recent graduates, students, dentistry, and regional/rural areas.
3. Committees are encouraged to offer open nominations for committee positions and conduct all committee procedures in accordance with accepted governance practices that ensure fair and transparent handling of appointments and decision-making. Any State or Regional Branch operating outside of accepted norms may be sanctioned or disavowed by the Board.
4. Formation of a new (or reactivated) State or Regional Branch committee must be approved by the Board.
5. Leaders and committee members should undertake timely succession planning.
Meetings of State and Regional Branches
State and Regional Branches are free to determine their own frequency and structure of meetings. If no meetings have been held by the branch in a 12-month period, the Board or national staff may initiate remedial intervention and discussion with relevant stakeholders with the aim of causing Branch renewal, improved functioning or temporary cessation.
Minutes or written summaries of State and Regional Branch meetings should ideally by shared with the Board to promote collaboration and mutual understanding.

State Branches and Regional Groups

State Contacts

Our representatives to reach out for state level information