Alice first joined the Board in 1997 and has served as Vice President and President. An economist with a focus on the microeconomics of economic development, she has worked for Frontier Economics, McKinsey & Company, the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation.

“The way we treat children defines us as a community. I love the way CPS embraces children and their families”.

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As a primary school teacher, Karen taught in Australia and abroad until a marketing role in an international school in Singapore initiated a change of career. Capitalising on an opportunity to blend her educational background and marketing experience in Dubai, Karen founded a marketing and events company delivering experiential and educative marketing solutions.

“CPS is an organisation full of remarkable individuals who are determined to change the lives of 30,000 Australian children for the better." ...read more

David has been CPS Treasurer since November 2007. He is an experienced executive, with a background in private and public sectors, including service (financial and professional), dotcom and manufacturing.

“It is remarkable that after 116 years CPS continues to be committed to a better and safer future for vulnerable children and their families in our community.” ...read more

Kate joined the CPS Board in 2010, having served on the Strategy and Growth Subcommittee in 2009. A strategy consultant since 1995, she worked for 15 years with The Boston Consulting Group.

“Everyone at CPS shares an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of vulnerable children and their families.  This commitment is realised daily in our work with children, families and communities and in our persistent efforts to improve service delivery.” ...read more

Steve has been a member of the Board since 1995. Prior to joining, he was a committee member of the Crime Prevention, Education and Consultancy Group, responsible for Personal Safety and Protective Behaviour programs.

“CPS is unique because of its client focus and relentless desire for outcomes that are often outside the square, driven by a board and staff to achieve the often unachievable.” ...read more

Mick joined the Board in 2007. With a history as a youth and social worker in the northern region of Melbourne, he is currently Manager of Community Programs at Banyule Community Health and Chair of the West Heidelberg Community Legal Service.

“CPS provides a crucial link between action and advocacy for children, with a commitment to be responsive and innovative.” ...read more

Tim joined the Board in 2003 and is in his fortieth year of practice as a lawyer. Through his city-based firm, established in 1979, he spends the majority of his professional time as an advocate for children and young persons in family law and other jurisdictions.

“It is a privilege and challenge to be part of the mission to break the cycle of abuse and neglect. Advocacy of youth is the best investment in our nation’s future.”

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Justice Murphy joined the Board in 2006. A father of two who lives locally, he has a history of involvement in the local community.  He was appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Australia in June 2011.

“CPS is unique in the way it has galvanised government and philanthropists to take real action on early childhood development for 'at risk' kids, putting that issue on the map as one of the big challenges facing Australian communities.  It is innovative and focussed on growth, not for its own sake but so that it can work to assist more kids.”

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Wilma’s involvement with the Children’s Protection Society began in 1973 when she provided emergency foster care to children in need of protection and care. In 1978 she joined the Board and has since held a variety of honorary positions, including President and Vice President.

“My involvement with CPS for 38 years speaks for itself in my belief of the organisation as a leader in the prevention of child abuse within the community.” ...read more