Dave took up the reins of the Children’s Protection Society as Chief Executive Officer in February 2011. He has been part of the community services sector since 1978 and has served on numerous boards and committees.

During this time, he also pursued entrepreneurial endeavours including a video production company in 1989 and a Theatre-In-Education company for three years which showcased his abilities to be creative, enjoy a laugh and think on his feet. ...read more

Simon holds a Bachelor of Social Science and a Diploma in Community Services. He manages the North East Child FIRST, integrated practice and continual quality improvement systems at the Children’s Protection Society. ...read more

Andrew has extensive professional experience within the community sector including as a former Family Counsellor, Family Therapy Team Leader and Family Services Case Manager for Berry Street Victoria as well as a Youth Support Team Leader for the City of Stonnington. ...read more

Chris is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) who spent the early years of his career in the financial services sector, before making the move into the social profit sector.

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With qualifications in early years care and education, psychiatric nursing and family therapy, Janet has wide experience both in Australia and the UK designing, developing and managing programs and services for highly disadvantaged families and children at risk of abuse and neglect.  

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Jenny holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Masters in Family Therapy and has been providing therapeutic services to children and young people impacted by sexual abuse for the past twenty years. ...read more