Ghassan is the Head of the Multicultural Child and Family Program (MCFP) at Settlement Services International (SSI). 

With 19 years’ experience in the child protection sector, Peta has worked across a broad range of roles from Youth Work through to Senior Management and now Business Support and Compliance in her role at IFYS.

Amalie is a highly pragmatic and passionate social worker

I am a proud Bindal, Bigambul, and Wakka Wakka woman from Cherbourg with more than 25 years' experience in the child protection sector.

Biljana Milosevic is a bi-cultural Social Worker and the Director of Jannawi Family Centre in Sydney.

Luke Wilson is the Founder and Director of Paylos, an organisation reimagining how services engage young people facing multiple and complex barriers. 

Darian Shephard-Bayly joined the South Australian Department for Child Protection as Deputy Chief Executive in May 2024. He leads service delivery across the department including intakes, assessments, and protective intervention

Renée Leigh (Carter) is the CEO of Adopt Change, including Carers for Kids NSW, and a passionate advocate for the well-being of children and young people

In March 2026, Joanne commenced the role of Commander Human Exploitation and leads the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE).

Kate is an experienced DFV/SV and Children’s Services practitioner with 26  years’ experience working in the sector in Ireland and Australia.

Rhea Mohenoa is an executive leader with more than 17 years’ experience across the child protection, domestic and family violence, mental health, and victim support sectors.

Graham is an inaugural Assistant Director of Child Protection Litigation in Queensland

Rachel has more than two decades of experience successfully delivering large-scale education programs, research and evaluations in early childhood and primary education across 15 countries including Australia.

Dr Tess Altman (she/her) is Policy and Research Coordinator at Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) and Senior Researcher at the UNSW Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law

Emanuela is a Clinical Services Manager with a background in Social Work and nearly 30 years’ experience in child protection

Vanessa is a clinical psychologist with almost 30 years’ experience working in child protection settings.

Karen is the Senior Practice Lead at Thrive House, with a dual degree in Psychology and
Criminology, and a decade of experience in the sector.

Birgitte Maibom is Chief Executive Officer of Lifestart Disability Services and a highly experienced executive and board leader across the children, disability, education and community sectors.

Kaitlyn is a dedicated youth leader and aspiring professional who currently serves as the Chair of the Kids First Council.

Victoria is a Youth Case Manager with nine years of experience working across the youth sector, supporting young people through a range of challenges and life transitions.

Vivienne Interrigi is the Executive Manager – Workforce Learning and Development, bringing extensive experience across frontline practice, leadership, and system‑level capability building in complex human services.

Miranda holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in psychology. 

Ebony-Ann Blewitt is an experienced community services leaders with over 30 yrs experience across early childhood education and community services, working throughout South west Sydney, NSW.

Jaye Wainui is a young Māori leader with a deep commitment to the wellbeing of whānau, hapori, and future generations. With over a decade of experience across Health New Zealand, Auckland Council,

Born and raised in Bairnsdale with strong community ties, Lisa became GEGAC’s Executive Director of Children, Youth and Families in January 2025.

Busani Gwesela is a skilled Child Protection Practitioner with 14 years of frontline experience in child protection practice.

Tania Hancock is an experienced practitioner and leader with a strong background across specialist family violence, care services, youth and family services sectors.

Laura Ní Chroimín is the Director of Services at Women’s Safety Services South Australia

Dr Wendy Bonython is an Associate Professor of Law and Associate Dean (Learning and Teaching) at Bond University on the Gold Coast.  Her research explores issues including health law and  ethics, torts, professional wellbeing,