Our people

Kate brings extensive experience from her research and publications on legal and service responses to family violence, law reform and youth justice.

Nesreen is the General Manager of the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights, an organisation which works to advance the rights and status of Muslim women in Australia.

Claudia is Chief Executive Officer of Women’s Legal Service Victoria – a not for profit provider of free legal services to women experiencing disadvantage to address legal issues arising from relationship breakdown or violence.

Maxine is a former journalist, politician and published author. She is the Hon Enterprise Professor at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education.

Jan is the Director of Quality and Outcomes at Anglicare Victoria – one of the state's largest providers of services to children, youth, and families in Victoria.

Steve is Professor of Education & Social Justice in the School of Education, Culture and Society, and Associate Dean (Graduate Research) in the Faculty of Education, Monash University.

Hang has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector leading complex national and international programs.

Daphne is a Noongar woman, and current CEO of Yoowinna Wurnalung Healing Services, based in East Gippsland.

Serina McDuff is an experienced human rights lawyer and senior leader with an extensive background in the not-for-profit and public sectors.

Mudiwa is the Head of Supply Strategy and Projects at Coles. She is a member of The Observership Program and collaborates with Respect Victoria as a board observer.

Hannah is a consultant and subject matter expert on the prevention and response to violence against women and children in humanitarian crises