Speakers

As we finalise the agenda for this exciting event, we’re on the lookout for dynamic case studies and speakers that will inspire and educate. If you have a story to share or know of someone who does, please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know!

Meena-Singh
Meena Singh
Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People
Commission for Aboriginal Children and Young People (VIC)
Desaliegh Harvie
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Mindbubbles
Robert (Bob) Gee APM
Director-General
Department of Youth Justice Queensland
Lesley Taylor
Lesley Taylor
President
NAPCAN
Nigel-A.-Miller
Nigel A. Miller
Director of Child Protection Litigation Office of the Director of Child Protection Litigation
Department of Justice and Attorney-General QLD
Tania-Gilpin
New-Zealand
Tania Gilpin
Kai Hapai Mātauranga Māori
Early Start Canterbury - NZ
Hayley Foster
Hayley Foster
Director-Family Violence & Director-Access, Equity & Inclusion
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Adam Demamiel
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Boys to the Bush
Thomas-Allisop
Thomas Allsop
Chief Executive Officer
PeakCare Queensland
Dr Cher McGillivray
Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychologist
Bond University
PhD, MPsych(ClinPsych), GDipPsySc, GDipPsych, MAPS, MACPA
Tinoda Pfidze
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Susan Watson
Susan Watson
Chief Executive Officer
FAMS NSW
Dr. Deidre Thompson
Dr. Deidre Thompson
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services
Bravehearts
Jeurgen-Kaehne
Juergen Kaehne
Principal Managing Lawyer-Aboriginal Families Practice
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
CarolineFletcher
Caroline Fletcher
Human Rights Advocate-Project Support Officer
Queensland Family and Child Commission
Paul-McDonald
Paul McDonald
Chief Executive Officer
Anglicare Victoria
Melinda-Polimeni
Melinda Polimeni
Director
Centre for Evidence and Implementation
Claire-Ralfs
Claire Ralfs
Chief Executive Officer
Relationships South Australia
Sarah Decrea
Sarah Decrea
Practice Manager Family Led Decision Making
Relationships South Australia
Matt Gardiner
Chief Executive Officer
54 Reasons
Sheryl Batchelor
Chief Executive Officer
Yiliyapinya Indigenous
Dorothy Smith
Chairperson
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Michelle Wain
Program Manager
Kurbingui Youth and Family Development
Bonnie Dukakis
Bonnie Dukakis
Executive Officer
Koori Youth Council
Kate Bjur
Kate Bjur
Executive Director - Advocacy and Research
PeakCare Queensland
Ali Trewhella
Churchill Fellow
Director of Capability Development Community Services Directorate, ACT
Her Honour Justice Jacoba Brasch
Her Honour Justice Jacoba Brasch
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Peter Fletcher
A/ Executive Director
Child Protection and Community Youth Justice at Territory Families, Housing and Communities NT
Andrew Massingham
Andrew Massingham
A/Assistant Police Commissioner
Queensland Police 
Suzanne Naden
Suzanne Naden
Chief Executive Officer
Bungree Aboriginal Association
Cheryl Burgoyne
Director
Leaning in Consultancy
David B Moore
David Moore
President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Oliver-White
Oliver White
Youth Project Officer and Chair NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Selena Waters
Selena Waters
Chief Executive Officer
Fearless Towards Success
Genevieve Higgins
Genevieve Higgins
Manager - Community Justice Programs
Jesuit Social Services
Dennis Goodwin
Lead Coach and Mentor
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Shona Reid
Shona Reid
The Guardian
Office of the Guardian for Children and Young People South Australia
Dr. Mindy Sotiri
Executive Director
Justice Reform Initiatives
Maggie Munn
Maggie Munn
Legal Director
Human Rights Law Centre
John Lawrence
John Lawrence SC
Principal Lawyer
James Muirhead Chambers
Prof. Sharon Dawe
Professor Sharon Dawe
Registered Psychologist (Clinical)
Griffith University, Queensland
David Law
Assistant Director – Youth
Legal Aid Queensland
Gerry Georgatos
Gerry Georgatos
National Coordinator
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
Connie Georgatos
Connie Georgatos
Project Manager
National Suicide Prevention and Trauma Recovery Centre
Alikki Vernon
Alikki Vernon
Vice President
Australian Association of Restorative Justice
Co-author
Setting Relations Right in Restorative Practice
Negar Panahi
Negar Panahi
Principal Managing Lawyer
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Balit Ngulu
Aunty Rose Malone
Aunty Rose Malone
Chief Executive Officer
Darumbal Community and Youth Services
Jason Lord
Jason Lord
Founder
Arrernte Community Boxing Academy
Kiah Woodall
Kiah Woodall
Team Leader – Youth Justice Programs
Darumbal Community Youth Services
Kerry Russel
Kerry Russell
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Corporation
Tim Spall
Tim Spall
Director
Beyond the Pale Indigenous Corporation
Ned Chandler-Mather
Ned Chandler-Mather
Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
Griffith University, Queensland
Steve Kinmond
New South Wales Children’s Guardian
New South Wales Office of the Children’s Guardian
Nooria-Ahmadi
Nooria Ahmadi
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Theodora-Ziervogel
Theodora Ziervogel
Advisor NAPCAN Youth Speak Out
NAPCAN
Geoffrey-Devereaux
Geoffrey Devereaux
Team Leader, Safe Families
Act for Kids
Mena Waller
Queensland Director
54 Reasons
Felix Machiridza
Programs Manager
Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation
Dr Rosa Flaherty
Executive Leader, Children and Families
Barnardos Australia
Ronelle Bobongie
Manager of Youth Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Lorraine Ross
Practice Leader – Family Wellbeing Services
Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service
Melanie Keffer
Melanie Keffer
Child and Family Practitioner – Domestic and Family Violence Specialist
Act for Kids
Aunty Lee Smallwood
First Nations Community Member, Townsville & Proud Bindal, Birri, Goreng-Goreng and Wakka-Wakka descendant
Ben McDonald
Lawyer - Balit Ngulu
Victorial Aboriginal Legal Service
Senior Judicial Registrar Anne-Marie Rice
Executive Director - National Registrar Operations and Practice
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Janet Carmichael
Executive Director - Court Children's Service
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Daryl Hayes
National Indigenous Family Liaison Officer
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Natasha Forbes
Senior Court Child Expert
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Zoë Robinson
NSW Advocate for Children and Young People
Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People
Rachael McCall
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Prince Charles Hospital
Robert Steer
Executive Director- Youth Justice Operations
Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities
Dr. Henry Goldstein
Adolescent & Young Adult Consultant
Mater Young Adult Health Centre - Clarence Street
Jori Etuale
Social Worker
Mater Young Adult Health Centre - Clarence Street
Marindi Jarrett
Aboriginal Community Engagement Worker
Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service
Rebecca Cort
Executive Leader Research and Development
The Arches Foundation
Dr Karen McLean
Paediatrician-Vulnerable Child Health Lead
CCCH, The Royal Children's Hospital
New-Zealand
Tusha Penny
Deputy Chief Executive
Youth Justice and Residential Care, Oranga Tamariki
Lauren Elston
Senior Education Advisor
eSafety Commissioner
Emma Garnett
Emma Garnett
Team Leader - Crossover Care Team
Department Territories, Families Housing and Communities
Eleanor Booth
Eleanor Booth
Founder and Managing Director
For-Purpose Evaluations
Dr James Beaufils
Dr James Beaufils
Senior Research Fellow
Jumbunna Institute of Indigenous Education and Research (JIIER)
Rodney Kippax
Lead Facilitator
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