This General Meeting will provide members with the opportunity to:

  • Consider proposed updates to the RSPCA Queensland Constitution relating to the appointment, skills and terms of Directors, and the introduction of a grievance procedure.
  • Meet our Chief Executive Officer Emma Whitehead and other new members of our senior leadership team.
  • Receive updates on recent activities and achievements.
  • Join us for a morning tea with some of the animals currently in our care.
  • An exclusive tour of our new Clare May Adoption Tiny House.

Key points about the proposed constitutional changes

The amendments will provide members with clearer oversight of board governance by:

  1. Ensuring Directors are appointed by members following a transparent recruitment process.
  2. Requiring Directors to demonstrate skills and experience necessary to guide the organisation, including financial, regulatory, governance and animal welfare expertise.
  3. Setting three-year terms, with Directors eligible for re-election up to two times (maximum nine years, unless members agree otherwise).
  4. Introducing a formal grievance procedure for members.
  5. Making minor tidy-ups (renaming the Chief Executive Officer in full and renumbering clauses).

These changes strengthen governance, ensure renewal of leadership skills, and provide members with a stronger role in shaping RSPCA Queensland. A draft copy of the proposed new constitution, as well as a copy of the changes marked up on the current constitution, is included in this pack.

If you are unable to attend in person, please reach out to [email protected] for a copy of the proxy form.

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) will still be held as usual in November, details to come closer to the date.

Parking is available on site. On arrival, please meet in the reception area of the Wacol Adoption Centre, where you will be escorted to the meeting room.

Date: Friday 10th October 2025
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Auditorium, RSPCA Wacol Animal Care Centre
Address: 139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol QLD 4076
RSVP: By Friday 26th September to either, 1300 777 221 or [email protected]